Quick notes on how to recover from mental illness.

1. RECOVERY
HOW?
Presented by I M Confident Niagara Canada
Created by Brenda Silveira November 2010
www.imconfident.com

2. REACH OUT…..
…..to others. Help them when they
are in need of a helping hand or a
friend to talk to.
Reach out to others when you need
a helping hand or a friend to talk to.
Just REACH OUT!

3. EXPECT TO….
….. Go forward two steps, then fall
back one step. Life happens.
Things change every day and it will
be hard to keep going. At the end
of each day, write down a goal that
you want to reach tomorrow.
Just do the best you can and keep
going.

4. CONTACT…
Groups that understand
Organizations that help
Clubs to enjoy social events
Old friends to catch up

5. OPEN….
…..your heart and your mind.
Let yourself listen without
judgment. Try to find the
truth in what is said.
Are you listening?
What do you hear?

6. VALUE….
…..each and every day of your life.
Never be so busy that you don’t
have time to spend even a few
minutes each day with family and
friends.
Life is too short to wait. Take the
opportunity while it is still there.

7. ENCOURAGE…….
…..others on the road to recovery. It is
so much easier to do things when you
have support from another person.
Show understanding, love and
compassion.

8. REVIEW……
……your progress daily.
What goals did you set for yourself?
Did you accomplish them?
What are your goals for tomorrow?
Make sure you give yourself a pat on
the back for doing a great job.

9. YOU…..
…..have fallen, and yes, you can get
up!
You are important
You are valued
You are strong
You can succeed
All you have to do is stay positive and
do the best you can in any situation.

10. In review……
Reach out
Expect to go back and forth
Contact groups
Open your heart and mind
Value each day
Encourage others
Review your progress
You can get up! This spells RECOVERY.