Research Article

Going around in a Circle: A Norwegian Study of Suicidal Experiences in Old Age

Table 1

Suicidal experiences in old age.

Going around in a circle
Being alone without meaning in lifeStruggling to achieve reconciliation

Striving to control emotional pain
Loss of close relationships
Feeling of inadequacy
The pain of not being forgiven
Feeling bitter and humiliated
Taking responsibility for one’s life can alleviate emotional pain