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Originally Posted by Underdevelopment
Not an option.
But, personally, I have had people including therapists say "think of the pain it will cause others.." Or "it doesn't remove the pain, it gives it to someone else"
That line of reasoning, when I am not thinking straight, leaves me feeling guilty and worse about myself, thus compounding the problem. That is when asking me " has there ever been any good times in my life that have occurred", and "is it possible that anything good could happen again?" is helpful. Sometimes all I need is just that glimmer of hope. Guilt is a bad motivator.
Having said that, i agree with everyone else who says its not an option. Put it out of your mind as ever even being an option, so that way it's not a thought you get to as quickly.
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While I absolutely think your perspective is valid and glad you have found your own way to combat those feelings without guilt- I have personally found the idea of leaving behind my Mom and the pain it would cause her to be at times the only thing that has kept me going. I guess everyone just needs to find what motivates and works for them.