The recovery journey

5. Turning point/emergence

‘Even though it wasn't great, and felt like very slow progress, I feel like every week I had a plan, I could walk a little bit better, and I was having coffee, a lot of people were taking me out. I always tried to make sure that I had something to look forward to every day.’

The turning point or emergence from this crisis was different for everyone. For some it was a notable shift; for others, a slow, gradual change.

Some people could identify a clear change that precipitated a turning point for them. Examples include:

• Receiving support 

• New medication 

• Shift in mindset 

• New activity 

• Learning new tools

Others said they had experienced a series of small changes that went hand in hand with a slow improvement.