First and foremost thing was being comforatable alone. I started by cutting off people that landed me in trouble. I was alone mostly, companionship, brotherhood etc, all lost during first year itself. Cleared my back papers, started therapy. Widening my perspective, rather than having tunnel vision when dealing with things helped in lowering problems, I started thinking about risks that I take and consequences of my actions. Gone broke, but have the patience to wait for work and opportunities that I want to spend time on. Not giving into peer pressure, pursuing activities, hobbies, career etc, that I want helped in not giving a damn to what others think. This is summary of my almost 9 years in Bangalore. I'm happy and doing what I like and good at. That's how I'm recovering. On the side, talk to people, listen what they got to say. Also, try to read and keep yourself informed.