Pengalaman Penderita Skizofrenia Tentang Proses Terjadinya Halusinasi Suryani

Hallucination is one hallmark symptom of schizophrenia. Hallucination is false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perception. This condition causes the individuals to lose contact with environment and live in their own world. They are also dangerous for other people and themselves because the hallucination threatens them. Until now, the phenomenon of hallucination have not been revealed yet. Therefore, it is important to explore the live world of the people who experience hallucination. The purpose of this research is to undertake an exploration of living with hallucination as described by people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Phenomenological approach was used to gain data. The data was analysed using Collaizi' approach to analysis. Eight clients with schizophrenia were selected, and data were collected through audiotaped semistructured interviewes. Five main categories of theme emerged from the interviews: The process of hallicunation was started by a lot of problem that burdened the clients; the process of hallicunation was triggered by specific situation and condition; the process of hallucination was happened in several step, time for the process of hallucinations and hallucinations can be prevented by spiritual activity and constructive coping behaviour. Conclusions highlight the need to understand about the process of hallucinations comprehensifly