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Learning about other people's thoughts and stories of recovery can inspire hope and challenge preconceptions. Below you will find a number of recovery stories that have been submitted to SRN. The stories are listed in order of date of publication or you can use the search option below to find stories that are of interest to you.



Never Give Up PDF Print E-mail

anxiety | employment (+) | panic attack | phobias | relaxation techniques | remarriage | single parent | support from family | support from mental health professionals | supportive spouse/partner | taking control | talking therapies

Author: Shirley Fisher
Published: 09 October 2006

Shirley Fisher decided to submit her recovery story after reading about Mental Health Awareness Week in her local paper. Shirley’s personal recovery story explores what helped her on her journey from experiencing frequent panic attacks to regaining a full and happy life.

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Labels don’t have to be forever PDF Print E-mail

bachs flower remedies | depression | female | hospital | medication | professional | psychosis | reiki | support from family | support from friends | support from mental health professionals | supportive spouse/partner | taking control

Author: Jayne Middlemass
Published: 09 October 2006

The importance of complimentary and alternative therapies is the focus of Jayne Middlemass’s personal recovery story. Jayne also explores the challenging attitudes of health professionals in regard to these therapies.

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Short Thoughts on Recovery PDF Print E-mail

anxiety | bereavement | carer | depression | housing | male | mood swings | nervous breakdown

Author: Tom Douglas
Published: 29 September 2006

The following thoughts on recovery were shared through the ‘Submit your story’ section of the website.

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One thought, one voice, one mind PDF Print E-mail

activism | anger | bipolar disorder (manic depression) | education/learning | employment (+) | hearing voices | housing | male | meditation | schizophrenia | seeing things differently | self harm | sense of self | spirituality | suicide | supportive spouse/partner

Author: Peter Dunlop
Published: 28 August 2006

In his recovery story Peter focuses on the use of hope, positive thinking and self belief in facilitating his 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.