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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.




I'm not Mentally Ill, I'm in the Process of Evolving! PDF Print E-mail

exercise | healthy eating | hyper mania | psychosis | self help | self knowledge/learning/growth | sense of self | spirituality | statutory mental health services (-) | support from family | support from mental health professionals | taking control

Published: November 2005

This story explores how their relationship with their son, their spiritual relationship with God, and a commitment to their spiritual journey has impacted this individual’s recovery.

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If I Can Do It So Can You PDF Print E-mail

drug use | education/learning | money | schizophrenia | self help | support from mental health professionals | taking control | volunteering

Published: February 2006

This story highlights how volunteering and contributing to the community has helped in recovery.

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Ignoring the Red Light PDF Print E-mail

coping strategies | depression | employment (-) | obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) | panic attack | professional | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | stigma/distrimination | stress

Published: February 2006

This story illustrates how employment and attitudes of employers and fellow colleagues can impact on recovery.

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It's Never too Late PDF Print E-mail

creativity | education/learning | medication (-) | self employment | self help | self knowledge/learning/growth | sense of self | statutory mental health services (-) | support from mental health professionals | taking control

Published: December 2005

This story shows how self-help, self-determination and commitment to self and recovery can aid in recovery.

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Journey Through the Darkness PDF Print E-mail

cognitive therapy | coping strategies | ect | hospital | relaxation techniques | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | service provider | support from mental health professionals

Published: September 2005

This story explores how a day hospital, medical professionals, ECT and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be helpful in recovery.

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JR and Sue Ellen PDF Print E-mail

advocacy | anxiety | coping strategies | depression | employment (-) | hospital | hypnotherapy | medication (-) | peer support (informal) and befriending | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | service provider | support from family | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | volunteering

Published: November 2005

This story highlights how support from people with similar experiences, family, friends, ex-partners and professionals can impact on 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.