The most valuable lesson I have learned in the past year has
been that the good life is a responsibility, instead of a privilege. In years
past I did not feel this way. The years in which my symptoms of schizophrenia
were at their worst I spent a lot of time wallowing in my misery. I felt that
the world had been unfair to me. I thought I deserved more from life than what
I was given. I did not see, however, that this behavior not only hurt my self,
but also those who cared about me. I think that we owe it to those closest to
us to make the best effort at living a good life that we can.
It took time for me to come around and feel that I needed to
do something about my situation. I believe it all started when the desire to do
something in the world became greater than the effects of paranoia I
experienced from my schizophrenia. I started making small steps everyday
towards making a better life for myself. The journey to recovery is a long and
windy one. I now think that the struggles and dramatic low points I have
experienced due to my illness have brought me to a certain place in which I
feel empowered. I now have greater and more positive things to share with the
world than I ever would have if I had not become mentally ill.
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