By the same token, the goals we do strive for must be our own. They must orient us in the direction we want to go, and the achievement of these must be of real significance to us. If the goals we strive for have been selected by someone else, or do not reflect our true desires, they will be worthless. Not only is it unlikely that we will ever achieve the goals, these may even become stumbling stones or brick walls on our road to recovery.
So work with your therapist, listen to what he or she says, and listen to the opinions of others that you trust, but if you are to suceed in the end, YOU MUST SELECT YOUR OWN GOALS.
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Please remember, this writing reflects my own experience and opinions. If you, or a loved one, are experiencing the symptoms of schizophrenia, or any other mental illness, you should seek professional assistance.
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