Engelsk titel: I feel the energy within me - patients' knowledge of mania as a phenomenon and suffering
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Författare:
Karlsson B
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 28
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 06103020
Sammanfattning
The objectives of this thesis were
to describe and understand the
phenomena of mania and suffering.
This ambition made it
necessary to acquire systematic
patients’ knowledge of the phenomena
of mania and suffering.
This study is based on qualitative
interviews and hermeneutic analysis
and interpretation of the
experiences of mania as a phenomenon
and suffering of 11 former
patients. Patients’ experiences of
mania are characterised by
strong emotions, engagement and
vitality. Mania is a powerful psychological
and physical experience
of being alive or of feeling
paralysed by self-destructive forces.
The experiences fluctuate
between elated mastery and paralysed
anxious isolation. The experiences
of having, or not having,
of being deprived of control over
one’s own life, and not being
respected by others, are central
dimensions of mania. Patients do
not experience that the suffering
limits their ability to enjoy life,
have good self-esteem or good
relationships. The family is a very
important but ambiguous supporter
for the patient. Relationships
with friends, fellow patients and
God provide relief and strength.