I read Camus's "The Outsider" many years ago, as I've always felt like an outsider, and that line (I just stumbled upon it) seemed both true and beautiful.

I too think that every person has a path to recovery, with some, they don't even know their path is there, as it may be covered in leaves, and with others their lack of daring and imagination restricts them to the conventional route, which let's face it, doesn't work for everyone.

I'm a very independent person, and have always preferred doing things my own way. Sure, doctors, psychiatrists, and psychologists can be of great assistance and help provide important pointers on the road to recovery, but at the end of the day, it's your journey, and only you know what's best for you.

We are all our own best therapist. I view those in positions of officialdom as merely mental and physical health assistants. That's a great way of demoting professionals, many of whom are essentially egomaniacs, megalomaniacs, and control freaks, and placing the spotlight back on the important person in the professional-patient relationship ie. you.

If you can be your own best therapist, then you'll make the perfect patient, thus greatly enhancing your prospects of recovery.

It's essentially about believing in yourself, and being curious, imaginative, and innovative on your route back to better mental health, and the internet is a great asset. I've learned a lot about the nature of my illnesses and the treatments available. I discovered St. John's Wort, a herbal treatment for depression on the internet, and it's something I've had a great result with, and have been using periodically for the past 12 years.