The pain of severe depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne. The prevention of many suicides will continue to be hindered until there is a general awareness of the nature of this pain.
In his memoir "Darkness Visible," William Styron emphasizes the profound and often incomprehensible nature of the pain experienced by those suffering from severe depression. He illustrates how this deep anguish can be so overwhelming that it may lead individuals to consider suicide as a means of escape. Styron argues that without a widespread understanding of this emotional torment, efforts to prevent suicide will remain inadequate.
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