Text Box: To many, Recovery has different meanings. The Webster’s Dictionary defines recovery as, “to recover; to regain something which was lost. To be restored to good health”. But we are all not Webster’s Dictionary, we all have our own opinions, goals, and ideas about recovery. To many here at Tazewell House Recovery Center, recovery means being able to deal with your illness. You accept that it is something that will not go away and learn coping skills on how to live with it. In order to Text Box: live with it though, you must learn as much as possible about your personal mental illness. That way you can be sure to know all about your symptoms and the skills you need to cope with them. To some, recovery means just feeling well and having a good day. While others see it as getting well. Being released from the hospitals and able to handle life on their own. No one answer is correct when it comes to recovery. Each person has their own ideas on what recovery is or how they see Text Box: themselves being able to recover. We must keep that in mind and do what is best for you. Tazewell House Recovery Center would like to wish everyone good luck on their road to recovery! Text Box: Recovery Text Box: What Recovery Means to Me? Text Box: Recovery means a lot to me. Although some people might say that it isn’t a big deal to have a mental illness, it is. But I think it could be worse. I mean other people have worse problems then that. While I’m not totally well all of the way, I have improved. My brother Text Box: remembers me, when I couldn’t even hold a conversation. When I go to see my doctor, she always says that I’m thinking clearly. I have heard from other people that I will never be totally better. But I really don’t think it is a big deal. I guess as long as I have my Text Box: medicine, I am treatable. think it would be great if they came up with some medicine that would cure my mental disorder completely, but until that happens I will continue taking my medicine and trying my best to live a normal life. Alice

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