I’ve spent the last 18 years being treated for a myriad of mental illnesses: panic disorder, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. I’ve been on a slew of meds that don’t seem to have much success and while I have made tremendous progress in some of my behaviors through talk therapy- I’m still very out of control of my feelings, I feel like my anger and depression are always fighting about who’s driving today while I’m strapped in the back seat. My interpersonal relationships are difficult to maintain and I find it really hard to pay attention to the now. Recently a new therapist started to nudge me towards DBT and begin treating my BPD and I’m committed, I want so badly to just feel like I can finally exhale. Where do I start? I have a workbook, I started an online dbt group weekly, any tips, advice, wisdom would be great.