| Before
Taking Charge |
Now |
I
was very dysfunctional.
Had no way of dealing with unpleasant situations and people. |
I
feel very confident about handling difficult situations &
people.
I have gained knowledge plus inner peace. |
I
never realized I had power over my symptoms, let alone my
illness.
I’ve been suicidal and depressed and felt hopeless. |
I
still struggle yet seldom consider dying as a way out.
I take responsibility for my illness and behavior and no longer
blame my life for who I am or how I am.
I feel hopeful and capable. |
| I
used to work things up and get suicidal, also work up to a
relapse of alcohol. |
I
stop my thinking when I get the bad feelings and repeat my
coping tools.
People do things that annoy us, not to annoy us. |
I
was depressed, didn’t think clearly.
I would cry a lot.
Everyone around me grew tired & fed up with me.
I was my own worst enemy. |
I’m
feeling more positive than I’ve been in the past and
I’m trying to be a better friend to myself and others. |
I
had low self-esteem of myself.
Felt I wasn’t good enough on handling things. |
I’m
not afraid to speak out for myself. |
