Everyone gets a chronic illness or two (or more) in this life; it is not something to take personally or be ashamed of, it is not your fault or something you can make be different. It does not mean the end, we still have to manage that illness. I just got a good book on how to manage one's chronic illnesses, including mental illnesses, maybe it could help you set goals and work toward getting them done?

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions: Self-Management of Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema and Other Physical and Mental Health Conditions: Kate Lorig DrPH