The road to recovery is long and goes up and down (and round the corner!) We know that remaining optimistic is helpful for many reasons.
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How do you stay hopeful? What has worked for you!
Thanks for sharing your tips!
I think of all the awesome people I’ve met along the way who have supported me - doctors, cops, the pharmacist who was the unfortunately recipient of my full-blown melt down - and they help keep me hopeful. Helps me remember that there are still caring & helpful people in the world even when it feels like everything is horrible or like it’s all on my shoulders.
I find it best to keep in mind that even in the darkest hours there are good positive times to call upon. In addition, coming on here and seeing the love and support from the community is very helpful. It sends a very simple yet important reminder that I am not alone in this 