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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.
Patience Vs Frustration PDF Print E-mail

anxiety | creativity | depression | divorce/break-up | hospital | medication | medication (-) | obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) | pets | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | sense of self | statutory mental health services (+) | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | taking control | talking therapies | turners syndrome | voluntary mental health services | volunteering

Published: December 2005

This story shows how having a positive attitude, learning about self and acquiring new skills has helped in recovery.
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Paving My Own Way PDF Print E-mail

advocacy | employment (+) | herbal remedies | homeopathy | massage | money | physical health | post traumatic stress | self help | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | sense of self | support from friends | supportive spouse/partner | taking control | talking therapies | trauma

Published: December 2005

This story shows how self-trust, self-awareness and maintaining control over one’s life has impacted on recovery.

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Psychotic and Proud PDF Print E-mail

activism | bipolar disorder (manic depression) | community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | creativity | hospital | impact of events from childhood/adolecence | medication (-) | peer support (informal) and befriending | psychosis | schizophrenia | sectioned | seeing things differently | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | sense of self | spirituality | taking control | volunteering

Published: November 2005

This story explores how the relationship with self, a spiritual relationship with God and a commitment to their spiritual journey aided in this individuals recovery.

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Recovery Miracle PDF Print E-mail

community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | medication | peer support (informal) and befriending | spirituality | support from mental health professionals | voluntary mental health services

Published: November 2005

This story highlights how belief in God, support from people at a mental health organisation, and this individual’s mother has helped in recovery.
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Renewed Hope PDF Print E-mail

activism | bipolar disorder (manic depression) | community/socialising/inclusion | coping strategies | exercise | healthy eating | hospital | medication | mood swings | peer support (informal) and befriending | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | support from mental health professionals | talking therapies | voluntary mental health services

Published: November 2005

This story shows how support from individuals with similar experiences can impact on recovery.
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Road to Recovery PDF Print E-mail

activism | anxiety | creativity | education/learning | employment (+) | exercise | massage | medication | money | reiki | relaxation techniques | resilience | schizophrenia | self knowledge/learning/growth | self management | sense of self | stigma/discrimination | support from family | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | supportive spouse/partner | tai chi | taking control | talking therapies | volunteering

Published: December 2005

This story highlights how self-determination and having a positive attitude can help with 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.