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In reply to the discussion: Guardian UK - Robin Williams's Death: A Reminder that Suicide and Depression Are Not Selfish [View all]Enthusiast
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Guardian UK - Robin Williams's Death: A Reminder that Suicide and Depression Are Not Selfish [View all]
Hissyspit
Aug 2014
OP
"I know that they have a lack of empathy that borders on its own pathology"
LordGlenconner
Aug 2014
#20
suicide is antithetical to selfishness as it illustrates anything but care to oneself.
LanternWaste
Aug 2014
#18
why is their temporary pain more important than his life-time of pain?
passiveporcupine
Aug 2014
#28
I'm very sorry for your loss and your Grandmother's (in-law?) pain and loss
passiveporcupine
Aug 2014
#33
Suicide is not selfish. It is the result of someone being in such overwhelming pain they can no...
EEO
Aug 2014
#23
I once had myself convinced suicide was the logical thing to do. I mean totally.
brewens
Aug 2014
#30