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cognitive therapy | creativity | healthy eating | male | money | seeing things differently | self management | sense of self | support from mental health professionals | tai chi | taking control | wrap

Author: James McGinley
Published: 28 September 2005

The following thoughts on recovery were shared through the ‘Submit your story’ section of the website.


Three things really helped me on the road to recovery.
  • A course of CBT.
  • Mary Ellan Copeland's WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).
  • A compassionate lady psychiatrist.
As a writer I've started to look at my condition as a gift. I know that sounds strange, but it gives me a different outlook compared to other writers. I've also adopted the trendy 'keeping it real' motto, and now practice Tai Chi. The philosophy of which is just common sense. I still have my highs and lows, but they are not so severe. I try to have a good balance in all I do these days. That includes a healthy food regime. I really don't think I would be this health conscious if I hadn't encountered mental illness. That being said, it was really scary. All I can do now is work on the things that I can control, including my finances (really important). That's about it really. I Hope this makes sense and helps someone.

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activism community/socialising/inclusion coping strategies creativity depression employment (+) exercise female hospital male medication medication (-) peer support (informal) and befriending seeing things differently self knowledge/learning/growth self management sense of self support from family support from friends support from mental health professionals supportive spouse/partner taking control talking therapies voluntary mental health services volunteering

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