Table 3 Categories and subcategories during the 8 weeks of treatment

To be heading back

Improved recovery

x

x

-

Relief from emotional symptoms

x

x

x

Relief from physical symptoms

x

x

x

More energy

x

x

x

Stimulated cognitive ability

x

x

-

Increased self-awareness

x

x

x

Changed view on life

x

x

x

Help to self-help

x

x

x

Status quo

Nothing changed

x

x

x

Feeling confirmed

Being taken seriously

x

x

-

Pleased with treatment

x

x

-

Feeling abandoned

Lack of treatment

-

-

x

Increased emotional and physical symptoms

-

-

x