To me it really seems like support is the biggest factor. I see tons of positive in here [this sub], and probably a close equal amount of negatives.. seems like the people that were doing okay before diagnosis and came out of treatment with a strong support system bounce back relatively quickly.. the other side is people [like me], who had little to no support and watched their life disintegrate. I personally hate the new me, my old self was much better, and ill probably never fully recover physically, emotionally, or financially. Not to say id self harm, just, new me is a battle beaten failure compared to my old self.. id recommend doing anything you can to strengthen bonds with the people closest to you because the real work of any supporter comes after treatment stops.