An Analysis of Meaningless and Absurd Experiences in Unsuccessful Suicide Attempts in Iran

Objective: Suicide is a multidimensional phenomenon, and examining each of its dimensions can help control this destructive social phenomenon. This study aimed to investigate meaningless absurd experiences in people who attempted suicide Iran. Methods: The present was conducted using qualitative-descriptive phenomenology. participants were selected the purposive sampling method from persons admitted Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Loghman-e Hakim Hospital Tehran City, Iran, 2020. data collected via semi-structured interviews. theoretically saturated after interviewing 15 participants. All also recorded, transcribed, analyzed Colaizzi’s seven-step method. Results: initial codes identified categorized into 4 main themes 22 sub-themes. “underlying revealing causes suicide”, “outburst feelings thoughts before “reaction those around “the overall meaning life looking at suicide”. Conclusion: showed that for least one reasons poverty, lack financial independence, love failure, not being understood by parents or spouse experienced sense meaninglessness absurdity. An awareness mental health professionals understand underlying make subsequent clinical treatment decisions.