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Getting better and staying well
Getting better
The first time someone has a period of experiencing symptoms of psychosis (sometimes called a psychotic episode) it can be a very frightening and confusing time. Getting back to an everyday routine and making plans for your future can seem a big challenge and can take time.
Here are some things that might help:
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Take small steps to do everyday activities like making cups of tea, walking to the local shop etc.
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Talk to people about how you feel
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Stay in contact with people who you are close to
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Accept help offered from services
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Work with services by letting them know what feels helpful for you
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Make plans for yourself taking small steps to build confidence
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Recognise the steps you have made and be patient with yourself
If you work with a mental health team they will work with you to get back to everyday life, this process may often be called a "recovery plan" or "support plan".
Staying well
Even if you feel you have fully recovered sometimes symptoms do recur. It is important to recognise these and learn skills to help you manage your own mental health.
Here are some things that might help:
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Learn from and begin to understand your own experience of psychosis
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Learn to recognise when you are feeling stress or distress
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Talk about any distress or fears you still have
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Stay in contact with people who you are close to
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Work with services or friends and family to understand what helps when you feel stress or distress.
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Find safe activities that help you to relax like yoga, sport or listening to music.
If you work with a mental health team they will help you to find what helps to keep you well, this is often called a "relapse prevention plan". |
