Do you measure it against how things were for you x amount of years ago? Do you measure it against certain criteria you either meet or don’t meet ? Do you measure it against how others are doing?
I have been out of hospital for 36 years. Prior to that I was being seen as a chronic case - at best suitable for a group home,at worst a long stay ward. Staying out of hospital after a history of multiple admissions was a major step forward for me.
Whether I’ve made much progress beyond that is debatable . Occupationally- I’ve never worked. Socially- I had a wife,but no friends beyond that . That didn’t change (having friends) after she died.
Although I live independently I need quite a lot of support to maintain that . Without that there’s how things were at my last address. I.e basically self neglecting .
