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When chronic pain makes death seem reasonable

My chronic pain is getting worse and I understand now why people choose to end their lives but I can't talk to anyone about this.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical suffering can make rational arguments for ending life while social taboos prevent honest discussion.

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