Ditto, in fact my experience with my current employer has also allowed me to train (and qualify) as a mental health first aider. My first hand experience of breakdown has been invaluable, in a strange way I'm so pleased that I had the experience. At my then employer, I kept being told its good to see you getting better; my response was that I hoped to be different rather than 'getting better'. Being different might prevent further lapse/relapse.
Well said!