Impeding Circumstances
In this category, the participants perceived that it was challenging
to make the transition from wanting to die to wanting to live because
they met some internal obstacles as well as complications from family
members and in the environment during the healing process
following their suicide attempt. These impeding circumstances
made them feel stressed again and, for some, re-awakened their
thoughts of suicide.
1. Perceived negative aspects of self: Many of the participants felt
that their negative behaviours delayed their transition from
desiring to live. For example, some stopped taking, or selfreduced
their medication. Many were unable to express their
emotions, and some said they ‘were stubborn’ (P1) and
‘refused to listen’ (P6) to others' guidance or suggestions.
Some said they led ‘unhealthy and irregular lifestyles’ (P12),
while many still focused on sad or depressing experiences. One
participant stated:
P7: When my condition got better, I began reducing my
medication. Then my mood deteriorated, and I become introverted.