``Procovery has given me a sense of control, where previously I felt I had none; I felt as though I would be battered around by my illness for the rest of my life. A disheartening, discouraging, depressing way to live. I've had NO psychotic events since I got on board with Procovery because by applying the ideas in the book, I know myself and my fluctuations better. I've put together strategies for dealing quickly with changes before they become real problems, and best of all, although my illness continues to frustrate me, I no longer beat myself up when things aren't as stable as I'd like them to be (yes, I have some really tough times—Procovery can't prevent that, it just enables me to deal with them more effectively). Bottom line: By applying what I'm learning in Procovery (I've been through the book countless times) my quality of life has improved dramatically.``

Missouri Department of Mental Health