Most self help processes follow a certain plan, technique, or practice. For example, Recovery Incorporated follows a specific plan. So does the 12-step program.
SMART Recovery, a program for addicts, follows a specific plan.

NAMI Care groups, too, have their own format or plan for running their groups.

*The only thing I practice specifically are the five modules.* Each individual may practice them however they wish.

I believe that there is no specific way to do it; that is up to us as individuals and it is up to me as an individual how I practice them.

In the life purpose module, I explore my reason for living and explore what I believe in and I do this by watching YouTube videos about belief systems and spirituality etc. Sometimes I even go into what I politically or socially believe in and I do research on that to help myself and I encourage anyone else to do the same or similar however they need to.

In the behavioral awareness and change module, I have explored my problem behaviors and I even have a three-page analysis on problem behaviors that I have and an addiction that I am working on dealing with. I have a plan on how to deal with that and I encourage others to do the same or I listen to them share what is going on and I may brainstorm with them as a peer to help them figure out how to deal with it.

In the Life Experiences module I have studied what has happened to me, especially earlier in my life that has either caused or exacerbated my mental illness. I learned to validate my experiences and I validate others experiences including the life experiences of my traumatizers and family members etc.

In the emotions and thoughts process module I study how to deal with my disorder thoughts and dysregulated emotions and I relate to others on how to deal with it.

In the health module I study healthier behaviors and health problems. I explore ways to live in a healthier manner.

This is a more detailed way that I transcend mental illness. This writing was made by request of part of my audience. I realize that in the transcending mental illness thread that I made I have not shared specifically what I do except I have mentioned that I read self help books and do studies online and peer support people that are interested.

I hope this is helpful and letting people know how my mental wellness program works for me.

It is not as esoteric as most self-help processes. And it leaves much room for us to explore our own issues and solutions as we see fit as individuals and we work together as a support system.

Cerol

More information or if you want to chat personally, please put mesh on the subject line and email me:

bluec9066@gmail.com

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