Table 4 Recovery
Meaning units | Significant units | Theme |
|---|---|---|
"It was very intrusive in my life", "It was not as it used to be, I was not the girlfriend I used to be", "I had to just follow my body and sleep". | Interrupted living | Recovery |
"When I came home, I couldn’t do anything", "I felt weak when I walked on the street, I felt everyone pushed me", "I was limited, had to just follow the body". | Suffering weakness |  |
"I felt better every day", "It was a big step when I took a walk alone, a little further every day", "I was really happy to experience improvements every week". | Gradual recovery | Â |
"I feel as I normally do", "It was a statement to them" "When I can go to the gym it’s not that bad". | Achieving normality |  |