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When I was growing up any time my brother upset/hurt/was rude to or downright nasty to me I was told “he’s just doing it to get a rise out of you” “he’s just doing it to annoy you”

Like??? I know?? I know he’s being mean to upset me. I know he’s saying horrible stuff to annoy me. And guess what?? I’m annoyed!!!!

I was literally told not to be upset, because his intentions were to upset me????

Recovery doesn’t always mean “doesn’t have a mental illness anymore” - it can also mean:

Learning to cope with your symptoms in a healthy and constructive way.

Getting the accommodations and support that allows you to live with the impairments of your mental illness.

Learning to live a happy, fulfilling life despite your symptoms.

Knowing your limits and triggers and adjusting your life accordingly.

Learning to take care of your physical, mental and emotional health.

Learning to live with symptoms without having them control your life.

Finding and sticking to treatments that work for you.

Accepting and learning that even though you may not be able to live a “normal” life, you can still have a good life.