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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses deep sadness and suicidal thoughts, asking others to stay away.
In plain terms
I am very sad and thinking about ending my life, so please stay away.
What can you take from it?
Those in crisis may isolate themselves due to overwhelming pain.

Where it applies

  • depression
  • emotional crisis
  • grief

Putting it to work

  • crisis intervention
  • suicide prevention

Questions to consider

  • How can we reach out to those who push us away?
  • What signs show someone needs help?

Another view

Isolation during crisis can prevent access to help.

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