I agree with much that has been said before me. I have been mentally ill since I was 23. Now I am 50. I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD just to name 2. It has taken me 10 years to become stable enough to become a facilitator for a NAMI group. I have gone through DBT and other therapies to help me become who I am today. As the first reply says it takes a great deal of practice and it isn't all that easy. So try to find someone who can help you get into DBT training or a good group.

Chrissy Michelle