Recovering from a Breakdown (2)

Today we will continue on from our initial blog regarding taking those first small steps to recovery. In a previous article, I stressed the point about how important it is to do something, even if it is only a small task. I talked about setting yourself the goal of making the bed each day. This can seem like a monumental task to a person who is struggling to survive on a day- to-day basis, and to accomplish that task is a real achievement. Making a commitment to a task such as making the bed has many benefits: 1. There is … Continue reading

Recovering from a Breakdown (1)

“The longest journey starts with a single step” What can you do when your life is a mess, everything that could go wrong has gone wrong, and you feel you are so far down the slippery slope that you will never see the light of day again? Many people find themselves in this situation. You are certainly not alone. Perhaps your situation has gone on for so long that you have forgotten what it is like to be happy and feel in control of your life. Time has weakened your coping skills and many of your friends and supports have … Continue reading