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Narrative research project stories

As part of the Narrative Research Project we interviewed 64 people across Scotland about their experience of recovery from long term mental health problems. From those interviews SRN worked with participants to create anonymous stories which we have then shared in the booklet Journeys of Recovery (10.39 MB) and via the website.

The stories are listed in alphabetical order and have short descriptions to help you search. Or you can use the search option below to find stories of interest to you.

To share your thoughts on recovery or your own story visit the ‘Share your story’ section of our website.




Tracky bottom and trainers versus make-up and heels PDF Print E-mail

activism | advocacy | bereavement | cognitive therapy | coping strategies | depression | divorce/break-up | female | hearing voices | mother | phobias | physical health | psychosis | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | single parent | social work (+) | stigma/discrimination | stress | suicide | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | taking control | talking therapies | voluntary mental health services | volunteering

Published: September 2005

This story shows how a local mental health association aided in recovery by helping this individual access Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, personal development courses, a CPN, and a Social Worker.

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Transformation PDF Print E-mail

coping strategies | ect | female | hospital | money | peer support (informal) and befriending | physical illness | relaxation techniques | seasonal affective disorder | self knowledge/learning/growth | sense of self | statutory mental health services (+) | suicide | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | supportive spouse/partner | taking control

Published: February 2006

This story shows how keeping active in the community in various organisations can influence recovery.

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Troubled Waters PDF Print E-mail

activism | anxiety | community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | creativity | depression | employment (-) | homeopathy | male | medication (-) | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | supportive spouse/partner | voluntary mental health services

Published: September 2005

This story contains examples of how the local mental health drop-in centre, local groups (mental health and non-mental health), medical professionals, and personal development courses have helped in recovery.

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Tuning Back In PDF Print E-mail

coping strategies | dealing with past experiences | depression | divorce/break-up | education/learning | employment (+) | female | job loss | medication | money | relaxation techniques | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | service provider | single parent | social work (+) | suicide | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | taking control | talking therapies

Published: November 2005

This story explores how the support of a friend and professionals, as well as being able to support others, has benefited recovery.

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Story disclaimer
The stories presented here are for information only. They are meant to inspire hope and show that recovery can and does happen. The stories highlight various examples of recovery and we do not advocate any of these experiences as the ‘right’ way to recover. Recovery is an individual and unique process, each person must decide for himself or herself what will work for them. Please carefully consider any decisions you make about your own recovery and consult with someone you trust if you feel unsure.
See our Submit Your Thoughts pages for details on how to submit a story to us or you can contact us.