Posted by yellowbird01 on June 8, 2011, at 0:13:50
In reply to Re: New job... question. » yellowbird01, posted by sleepygirl2 on June 7, 2011, at 5:45:48
Thanks sleepy. I watched an interesting video on recovery tonight during down time. It was actually very good... it discussed recovery from mental illness as being as lifelong process (for some).. and how every day is a choice as to whether we sit at home and follow the "ill" voice or take our experiences and use them for good, etc. It also talked about mental health stigma, and how many people are "hidden consumers"... people who do, or have, struggled with mental illness but arent open about that fact. It said that if all of the "hidden consumers" were no longer hidden, the stigma of mental illness would be GREATLY diminished. I agree with that. The video really spoke to me. I dont feel "sick" right now, but I dont necessarily feel "well" either. I do feel like I'm in a long-term recovery process. The key for me is to be okay with that fact. It doesnt have to be black and white.
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