“I found writing my piece of recovery fiction, A Day in the Life of John, a very positive experience. It was good to have an opportunity to articulate and express some of my experiences of bipolar disorder in a creative context. I would definitely encourage others to use whatever creative format suits them to detail their experiences of mental ill health as this can be a cathartic and rewarding journey. To have a tangible produce at the end, in my case, a small booklet – courtesy of the work done – was also of great benefit to myself and my self-esteem.” (J)