The
therapist upholds much in my relationship with recovery, which is a
lifestyle. My therapist helps in diverse ways such as holding me
accountable to my treatment plan, routine to maintain wellness, and
self-commitments, or personal obligations. My therapist helps me
combat self-stigma, encourages balance and routine as well as focus
on wellness. In short, my therapist plays a significant role in my
treatment team that consists of my psychiatric doctor, nurse, myself,
and them, the therapist.
Whenever
I have unanswered questions I take concerns to my therapist. My
therapist finds resolutions pertaining to unanswered questions with
my doctor, and general demands at the mental health center
altogether. For example, when I had concerns paying for medication my
therapist made a referral to the nurse to manage my needs. Also, my
therapist can assist in scheduling appointments with the doctor
whenever there is an emergency. Overall, the therapist plays a vital
role in helping me stay accountable to treatment, keep distance from
self-stigma, and to stay focused on a holistic outlook.
I
appreciate sessions with my therapist, because they are resourceful,
give straightforward input, and practice consistency. Holding onto
negativity is easy. Therefore, being conscious of self-stigma is
important to managing recovery. Limiting myself according to lack of
awareness, and stereotypes of society weighs me down. I prefer to
stay focused on my strengths, which my therapist helps reinforce in
therapy, and to not let widespread fears dictate my outlook. I stay
above self-stigma by reflecting my accomplishments, relationships
with peers, and my faith in God. Moreover, my therapist reminds me of
my many options to continue moving forward.
Part
of my accountability to fulfilling demands of treatment is to manage
a mood journal. My mood journal helps depict causes, and effects, of
moods based on daily events, which I rate on a widespread color-based
scale. My better days are the result of accomplishing my things to do
list. While not-so-good days are typically plagued with unpredictable
stress. Fortunately, my therapist and I review my mood journal, and
corresponding events to determine triggers and warning signs leading
up to my poorer days.
My
holistic recipe includes my spirituality, support system, and
personal responsibilities. In general, I aim to give God His time by
praying, reading scriptures, and listening to uplifting music that
focuses on Him. I feel more at peace whenever I worship and mediate
regularly. I keep a handful of persons in my circle because they are
my confidants, which requires trustworthiness. My personal
responsibilities give way to making treatment a priority. My personal
obligations are my livelihood; my son, our home, and self-care
routine to balance life better. Therapy not only helps me manage my
mood but also reinforces my self-commitments to enjoy recovery and
life more.
Finally,
my therapist holds many roles, which holds me accountable. My
therapist gives me assignment to reflect on symptoms and such by
recording a mood journal. My therapist reminds me of my strength that
way I do not fall victim to self-stigma. Lastly, my therapist
encourages holistic approaches that builds my wellness, and recovery
based on my support system, spirituality, and routine for my personal
livelihood.
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