I told my shrink i wanted to die and she said it's selfish

She said think of those you'll leave behind, how would they feel.

Isn't it selfish of them to expect me to suffer so they don't have to?

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acupaday · 46-50, F

Eh, even if that is her opinion concerning it she had no business answering you with that. She should have explored why you feel the way you do and validate your feelings, even the not so pleasant ones. Not add to the weight that’s already felt. Wasn’t very professional at all.

But the thing is you don’t have to suffer. And that’s where a professional can help you. Maybe guilt is something that’s done as therapy now, but it doesn’t seem helpful to me.