| Meaning unit | Condensation | Sub-themes | Themes |
| So he ask every morning: “What do we have on the agenda today, my dear?” It is always me that has to administer the days and constantly think of doing something. | She must plan each day so it is filled with activities for her husband. | Being obliged | Living with limitations in everyday life |
| Silence... yes, sometimes he does... He struggles... a lot. He does that. He is... trying to... he had actually such thoughts... to take his own life... hmm... that’s... that’s why I get scared when he suddenly is gone... so... yes, he is... it is not easy... | She fears that he will commit suicide. | Being anxious | |
| When he is at the day care, then it is a break for me... I do not have to think about what should we do now? | Day care services gives her respite. | Feeling free | Having a life besides being a caregiver |
| You know... sometimes, if he is away one evening, I lock the door. To be completely by myself. (Laughing)... for I feel that I... that’s what I need. | To be alone is her need. | Appreciating solitude |