There is certainly hope for living a life of meaning and feeling better much of the time. Being in the recovery stage of a chronic illness is focused on maintaining wellness and consistency in one’s life. It is essential to make a plan toward wellness, including examining triggers and early warning signs indicating relapse into a state of illness.
More information can be found here:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/live-your-life-well
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/SAMHSA-s-Working-Definition-of-Recovery/PEP12-RECDEF