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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.




Gifts of Experience PDF Print E-mail

abuse | anxiety | bereavement | education/learning | humour | impact of events from childhood/adolecence | nervous breakdown | peer support (informal) and befriending | person centred support | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | sexuality | support from mental health professionals | trauma

Published: November 2005

This story contains examples of how support and understanding from a person-centred counsellor and individuals with similar experiences have impacted on recovery.

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Glass Half Full PDF Print E-mail

activism | bipolar disorder (manic depression) | creativity | hobbies | hospital | negative attitudes of service providers | support from family | support from mental health professionals | voluntary mental health services

Published: December 2005

This story illustrates how creativity and having a positive attitude can influence recovery.

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Go with the Flow PDF Print E-mail

activism | community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | depression | diabetes | eating disorder | housing | medication | money | paranoia | setting goals | stigma/distrimination | support from mental health professionals | support from non-mental health professionals | voluntary mental health services | volunteering

Published: February 2006

This story shows how volunteering and contributing to the community impacts on recovery.

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Hell-Oh? PDF Print E-mail

activism | bereavement | community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | depression | female | negative attitudes of service providers | peer support (informal) and befriending | post-natal depression | self knowledge/learning/growth | statutory mental health services (-) | voluntary mental health services

Published: November 2005

This story shows how camaraderie among and support from individuals in similar situations can impact on recovery.

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Hiding While Seeking PDF Print E-mail

bipolar disorder (manic depression) | creativity | employment (+) | hospital | isolation | medication | negative attitudes of service providers | nervous breakdown | psychosis | statutory mental health services (+)

Published: September 2005

This story highlights how diagnosis, proper treatment, and support from mental health services have influenced recovery.

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Hope Spring is Eternal PDF Print E-mail

depression | ect | employment (+) | homelessness | isolation | job loss | medication | psychotherapy | service provider | suicide | supportive spouse/partner | taking control | volunteering

Published: February 2006

This story highlights how volunteering and employment have been important factors in 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.