To be subjected to pain that threatens to exceed coping resources is not something that people choose.

David L. Conroy
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To be subjected to pain that threatens to exceed coping resources is not something that people choose. People are subjected to pain that exceeds their coping resources all the time. That’s why they turn away from people and things they can’t stand. They want a way out of this painful life, but there is no escape from it. If you don’t like what you have to say or do, change it.

Source: Out Of The Nightmare: Recovery From Depression And Suicidal Pain

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