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TheirFailedProject: You also cast a little bit more hope that I too can begin to overcome this gradually and manage it.

I confess, I believe full recovery is possible for many, maybe even most. Some might consider me delusional as a result but I think the odds are on my side. I do agree however that it's a gradual process. There are no timetables, no schedules that can be imposed. It happens as it happens but there are certain factors that can help it happen: family, friends, insight, understanding, meaning, meds as personally determined, etc.

Meantime, you might enjoy the following thread too. I posted it at another forum and perhaps I should recreate it here. Until and if that occurs however, the link will be found here: Voices of Recovery