How do I know when I am recovered ?

This is definitely a very difficult question to answer. Everyone is different. And, as someone who's had to deal with depression and anxiety, I feel like it's always something that I will have to monitor. There are good days and there are bad. And there are REALLY bad. But I think as long as you stay aware of your feelings, and seek the support you need during the hard times-- whether it be from family or friends or even the 7 cups community :)-- everything will be okay 💖

It sounds simple but when you are happier more often and when you have positive thoughts about your future, your relationship and your current life.

When you stop worrying. When you don't care about risks. When you realise others don't define your happiness.

When i feel free to do any thing and stop thinking of that what is was troubling about. When i don't feel anything about the past which was my bad experience, when it doesnt trouble me anymore then i will come to know that i am recovered completely. When i start to feel positive about everything and when i work only for my wellness then i know i am covered completely. Last year when i didnt crack JEE mains exam i was completly broken, but by the tme i start thinking positive and think that that was only one exam it will not decide my future and now i am recovered and happy

Recovery is not something that really ever reaches a finish line. It is different for everyone, and the journey that it entails. However, it is ongoing. Recovery is something that requires maintenance. It can be easy to return to subtances that we once had a dependence on if we are triggered, or lose control. So it is important to maintain our recovery and recognize what might make it difficult for us to maintain it. It is important to remember why we are in recovery, and what were steps we needed to take to get here. Where the negative reasons that made us realize we needed to change? When and why did we realize that we developed a dependence and were misusing substances? When we remember these things and seek support from people who can help us, it makes it easier for us to maintain our recovery. But the short answer is really, we never will know when and if we are recovered.

Change is slow, and most days you wont even notice. But one fine day you will wake up and feel better than the rest of the days you have felt. Hopefully that can be your cue. You could track your behaviour or moods and see if that has been affected in a better way. You can always ask a trusted person if they notice any difference in you. You can ask yourself time and again how you are feeling and see if the answer is different. These are the few ways that might help you. Dont forget that recovering is not a linear path. It's back n forth so just be kind to yourself and keep moving forward. Happy recovering.