Citation

Hultsjö S, Ovox SM, Olofsson C, Bazzi M, Wärdig R. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/ppc.13049

PMID

35148431

Abstract

PURPOSE: To explore the loss of a relative due to suicide. DESIGN AND METHODS: Ten survivors of relatives who had taken their lives were interviewed. Data was analyzed from a phenomenological perspective.

FINDINGS: The survivors described how they witnessed the darkness that took over their relative's lifeworld. During the time before and after the suicide, the survivor felt barred from having a role in the relative's care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Understanding and exploring implicit dynamics, such as "a feeling of darkness taking over," "a sense of relief," or "putting on a mask" could be important for developing person-centered suicide care.

Language: en

Keywords

prevention; suicide; survivors; attitudes; aftermath; experiences