I don’t like labels and most of on this platform have experienced this. We’re schizophrenic so we’re crazy and violent. All of which is false. I don’t like shame. I remember feeling extreme shame when I first go my diagnosis of schizophrenia. Feeling like the other or less then everyone else doesn’t work either. Having hope for a brighter future does work. In order to feel better we have to have the belief that we will recover or feel better. Finding a purpose has worked for me too. I love to help others in their recovery and help them feel better. This is my purpose as a job. I’ve had a lot of down time but I work on using that to help others thrive. Medication and stayng on the meds has been important to me. Knowing my wellness tools of physical activity and dancing and just movement is very important to me. Journaling is important for my recovery as well. Work believe it or not has become very important to me too. Having a few more bucks and finding a purpose has helped me feel better.
What are your wellness tools?