Suicidal ideation in non-depressed individuals: The effects of a chronic, misunderstood illness, Devendorf et al, 2018

Indigophoton · Jul 11, 2018 at 3:14 PM

Abstract
Chronic illness is a risk factor for suicide but is often explained with depression. Research has shown an increased suicide rate in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, but specific risk factors have been unexplored. We qualitatively analyzed responses from 29 patients who endorsed suicidal ideation but did not meet depression criteria. Two themes were developed: (1) feeling trapped and (2) loss of self, loss of others, stigma and conflict. Myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome caused patients severe disability, restructured their lives, and inflicted serious pain. Participants emphasized that they were not depressed, but felt trapped by the lack of treatments available.
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This study attempts to understand factors, other than a psychiatric dis-order, that contribute to suicidal thoughts in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
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Of the 551 patients
(McManimen et al., 2018), 7 percent endorsed
SI [suicidal ideation] but did not meet depression criteria.
Our qualitative findings illustrate how the
ceaseless burden of ME and CFS contributes to
SI. ME and CFS caused this sample severe dis-
ability, restructured their lives, and inflicted
serious pain, which aligns with our hypotheses
and other qualitative studies (Anderson et al.,
2012). Participants emphasized that they were
not depressed—they desired to participate in
life—but they felt trapped by their hopeless cir-
cumstances. This feeling was produced by
unsatisfying interactions with healthcare pro-
viders, feeling powerless, and a lack of treat-
ment. Participants encountered stigma and
blame, misunderstanding, and unwarranted
advice about treatments, where patients felt the
need to educate others about their illness. These
social detriments and isolating circumstances,
which are common for patients, exacerbated
feelings of hopelessness.
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http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1359105318785450

Full paper available here, http://sci-hub.tw/10.1177/1359105318785450

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