| Acceptance of the illness | 1 | I can now understand the circumstances of when I was hospitalized |
| 2 | I accept my condition in my own way | |
| 3 | I think there is meaning in everything that has happened to me | |
| 4 | I think it’s good that I’m this type of person | |
| Acquisition of family, friend, and doctor/nurse support | 5 | I have family members who understand me |
| 6 | There are people who seem to understand who I am | |
| 7 | I willingly try to start conversations to get people to understand me | |
| 8 | There are places where I feel I’m allowed to be and where I can have peace of mind | |
| 9 | There are people I can go to for advice when I’m having trouble | |
| Self-control | 10 | I have asked my doctor to adjust the dosage of my medication |
| 11 | I have learned about the symptoms of my illness | |
| 12 | I can find ways to cope with my symptoms in my own way | |
| 13 | I try to change the way I’m feeling | |
| 14 | I can seek help when I’m not doing well | |
| Changing one’s thinking | 15 | I can change my mood even when things I don’t like, happen or when things don’t go as I want |
| 16 | I believe thinking too much won’t change anything, whatever happens, happens | |
| 17 | I try to enjoy what I experience at those times | |
| 18 | My way of thinking became more positive because of my experience with illness | |
| Acquisition of social roles and activities | 19 | It’s fun to participate in activities in the community, etc. |
| 20 | I can work with others during activities in the community, etc. | |
| 21 | I can participate in social activities as much as I am able | |
| 22 | I can show interest in people’s concerns and offer advice | |
| Career as a purpose in life | 23 | I can make my work fun |
| 24 | I collaborate with others in my work | |
| 25 | I’m satisfied with my job | |
| 26 | I want to do my job | |
| Enjoying life | 27 | I enjoy my hobbies |
| 28 | My life is fun because I can do things, I like | |
| 29 | I wake up when I want, I sleep when I want; I live my life how I want | |
| Being happy now | 30 | I can think about my future |
| 31 | I’m satisfied with my current life | |
| 32 | I want to live each day like it’s my last | |
| 33 | I often feel happy now |