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When grief pain becomes confused with death wishes

I told my therapist I was suicidal after my mom died but I am not sure I actually want to die or just want the pain to stop

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The intensity of emotional suffering can blur the distinction between wanting relief and wanting to cease existing.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and mental health — when grief becomes depression?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.