Abstract
Background
I have used my own experiences of mental ill health and self help techniques to write a piece which is essentially an experiential account of my recovery journey
Aims
My aim is to illustrate with my own experiences the way in which self-help techniques have helped and hindered me.
Methods
I have used a biographical narrative approach.
Results
My results are that different types of self-help work for different people.
Conclusions
The conclusions which I have drawn are that choice is important and that mainstream services augmented by self-help services can give the best of both worlds.
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