That's the point I'm getting to!

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But asking people in crisis to make a distinction like that and to examine word choice isn't reasonable, so we assume the worst and hope for far better. But the reason I talk about my own MH is until we can HAVE the language for these concepts, we're stuck with archaic and imperfect methods.

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I wanted to press pause on living until the pain stopped which looks an awful lot like the same thing as self elimination, but it's distinctly NOT. It's wanting a cryogenic option to stop existence to end pain, but it's not a forever desire or mindset so much as desperation to not hurt anymore.

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TW: Mention of Self Harm I understand why we do check ins or wellness checks when people indicate they don't want to live. But something I realized later in life was that there's a vernacular issue at play. When I struggled with ideation, I less wanted to pass away and more wanted disconnection.

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This man berated a reporter for being overweight yesterday. Photo taken October 29, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst.

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