What is Recovery?
A person’s journey of recovery is a highly individual process.
It is about developing a meaningful and satisfying life regardless of a condition or diagnosis.
It is using and developing your skills and talents to become all you want to be and do all you want to do!
Specialist treatment like therapy and medication may be important, but it is only a part of the story.
Non-urgent advice: The recovery journey
Everyone’s journey to recovery is personal and unique, but three things are especially important:
Hope
Recovery needs hope.
- Having people around you who believe in you can make a big difference.
- It’s hard to believe in yourself if others think you won’t succeed.
- When you feel unsure, others can hold on to hope for you until you’re ready to believe in yourself.
Choice
Recovery means making choices about your life.
- Decide what’s important to you and set milestones to work toward.
- Take back control of your life, find new dreams, and create a sense of purpose.
- Learn how to manage challenges so they don’t stop you from reaching your goals.
- Choose the kind of support you need to achieve your ambitions.
Opportunity
Recovery is about opening up opportunities for a full and meaningful life.
- Find activities, work, or hobbies that give your life value.
- Take part in community life and enjoy leisure activities.
Page last reviewed: 20 January, 2025