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18 = USING INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
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User identity Non-addict ) Recovery identity »
1. Figure Process of identity change during addiction and recovery
1.1.1.1.2. Recovery from psychosis
Recovery from psychosis could mean different things for people who are in
recovery. Previous qualitative research studies examined the experience of
recovery from psychosis because qualitative examination could offer an ap¬
propriate way, how we could give a voice to people who are personally affected
(Chadwick, 1997). Recovery from psychosis is a gradual and uneven process
and involves turning points and milestones, without endpoint (Chadwick,
1997; Lam et al., 2011).
According to the research results of Pitt, Kilbride, Nothard, Welford, and
Morrison (2007) three main aspects could emerge in this process of recovery
from psychosis: rebuilding self, rebuilding life and hope for a better future.
Since mental disorder potentially involves the loss of the sense of the self
(which is often coupled with disempowering experience of mental health
services) rebuilding the sense of self is a crucial element to the recovery pro¬
cess. Increased self-awareness, acknowledgment of the effects of psychiatric
treatment and making sense of experiences of mental distress are needed to
progress recovery (Lam et al., 2011; Pitt et al., 2007). People in recovery often
talk about their conditions as resources that result in development in values,
relationships and optimistic view of life (Lam et al., 2011).
The recovery process involves rebuilding of life through rebuilding social
support and active engagement in life (Law & Morrison, 2014; Pitt et al., 2007).
People with mental health problems are often socially isolated. Thus the de¬
velopment of social connection, such as support from friends and family could
confirm the recovery process and could help to manage stigma. Recovery
requires active participation in life, working for the network, helping peers
(with the same conditions) could give a sense of purpose in life (Lam et al.,
2011; Pitt et al., 2007; Wood, Price, Morrison, & Haddock, 2018).
Recovery process involves hope for a better future and a desire for change.
The process of change means a change in relationships. Recovery means de¬