Clinical and Experimental Psychology

How do Survivors of Suicide Reconstruct Their Daily Life?

Fatma Zehra Fidan*

Background: The turmoil that survivors of suicide experience disrupts the natural routine of daily life. Survivors are often isolated from society due to stigma, suffer intense emotional damage, and struggle to rebuild their daily lives.

Purpose: To understand how survivors reconstruct their daily lives after a suicide and the challenges they face in this process.

Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen survivors, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. In-depth interviews and content analysis are among the most suitable techniques for reaching the participants' emotions and thoughts and the concepts that can explain the data.

Findings: Life changes negatively after suicide Survivors are stigmatized and marginalized.

•  Stigma forces changes in physical and social environments.
•  Survivors tend to develop healthier communication.
•  Awareness with family members.
•  Anger towards the deceased serves as a source of motivation for the survivors.
•  Psychological support is beneficial in coping with negative emotions.
•  Social support and assistance empower survivors.

Conclusion: Solutions can be summarized under the following headings:

• Increasing Social Awareness.
• Expanding Psychological Support Services.
• Strengthening Social Support Networks.
• Developing Legal and Social Policies.