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The Burden Of Sympathy: How Families Cope With Mental Illness
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What Are The Limits Of Sympathy In Dealing With Another Person'S Troubles? Where Do We Draw The Line Between Caring For A Loved One, And Being Swallowed Up Emotionally By The Obligation To Do So? Quite Simply, What Do We Owe Each Other? In This Vivid And Thoughtful Study, David Karp Chronicles The Experiences Of The Family Members Of The Mentally Ill, And How They Draw Boundaries Of Sympathy To Avoid Being Engulfed By The Daytoday Suffering Of A Loved One.Working From Sixty Extensive Interviews, The Author Reveals Striking Similarities In The Experiences Of Caregivers: The Feelings Of Shame, Fear, Guilt And Powerlessness In The Face Of A Socially Stigmatized Illness; The Frustration Of Navigating The Complex Network Of Bureaucracies That Govern The Mental Health System; And Most Of All, The Difficulty Negotiating An Appropriate Level Of Involvement With The Mentally Ill Loved One While Maintaining Enough Distance For Personal Health. Throughout The Narratives, Karp Sensitively Explores The Overarching Question Of How People Strike An Equilibrium Between Reason And Emotion, Between Head And Heart, When Caring For A Catastrophically Ill Person. The Burden Of Sympathy Concludes With A Critical Look At What It Means To Be A Moral And Caring Person At The Turn Of The Century In America, When Powerful Cultural Messages Spell Out Two Contradictory Imperatives: Pursue Personal Fulfillment At Any Cost And Care For The Family At Any Cost.An Insightful, Deeply Caring Look At Mental Illness And At The Larger Picture Of Contemporary Values, The Burden Of Sympathy Is Required Reading For Caregivers Of All Kinds, And For Anyone Seeking Broader Understanding Of Human Responsibility In The Postmodern World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Burden of Sympathy' about? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' explores how families cope with mental illness, focusing on the emotional boundaries family members set to manage their caregiving responsibilities and personal well-being.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Burden of Sympathy'? A: The author of 'The Burden of Sympathy' is David A. Karp.
- Q: What insights does the book provide for caregivers? A: The book offers insights into the emotional challenges caregivers face, including feelings of shame, fear, and guilt, as well as the complexities of the mental health system.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Burden of Sympathy' have? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' has 340 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Burden of Sympathy' published? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' was published on May 23, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Burden of Sympathy' suitable for anyone dealing with mental illness? A: Yes, 'The Burden of Sympathy' is suitable for caregivers and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of mental illness and family responsibility.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' is available in a revised edition.
- Q: Does the book provide personal stories? A: Yes, the book includes sixty extensive interviews that reveal the personal experiences of caregivers.
- Q: What category does 'The Burden of Sympathy' fall under? A: 'The Burden of Sympathy' is categorized under Psychology & Counseling.