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18 = USING INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Self-help group ) 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 appropriate 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 process. 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 development 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
