I would like to encourage other Clubhouse members or BJC clients to not give up. When your mental illness seems to get the beest of you or you don't think things can ever change in your life. Just hold on. Use the support systems like Clubhouse, family, friends, your doctor, and case worker.
It's been 6 years for me to go from being so afraid of speaking to people even on the phone. I was so agorraphobic that I only left apartment when I had to. Going outside was not a pleasure it was full of fear of the surroundings and the people. It was a long journey with small steps but now I can talk to just about anyone, even on the radio. I know things at the Clubhouse are different but the love and care is still there. You just need to stop looking back at what was. Just like with you with your mental illness, you will go forward from what you are today from what you used to be. Also what you can be in the future as your illness is under control. Tere may be set backs,but you just go from where you are. Both of my daughters are now receiving help from BJC and Clubhouse becaus they saw the different me than the one they used to know. sometimes your illness becomes part of them too and they realize getting a little help is ok. Just keep trying, talking, and sharing. I pray for my fellow FIA Clubhouse members each night for peace and guidance.
God's blessing, Maggie P
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