hi leilana. i do dbt, im also diagnosed borderline and it helps more with the symptoms of tthat than it does for the bipolar stuff really, but it does help me in the areas of impulsivity and sometimes depression.

i downloaded an app on my phone called dbt911 that has a random list of skills to use in a crisis moment that really helps me, mostly to distract from the painful emotions until they're at a manageable level. making pros and cons lists helps me to see if i'm objectively seeing a situation that's bothering me so i can make less impulsive and healthier choices.

radical acceptance works so well when i can manage to grasp the concept and apply it to my situation whatever that is.

it's hard because dbt is so broad and there's a lot to remember. i did group dbt for a while and i like to go on dbtselfhelp website and look thru the skills on my own as well though i think its easier to do it in a group or at least with a facilitator.

take anything that works for you, use it, you dont have to believe in all of it to get help with some situations or feelings.