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Dying without death: the third wish in suicide.

H S Olin

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Nonpsychotic individuals in a presuicidal state may experience impaired reality testing, perceiving suicide as non-injurious. Intense emotions, substances, and lack of sleep can worsen this distorted perception, impacting suicide risk assessment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Suicidal behavior is a complex phenomenon often preceded by altered cognitive states.
    • Understanding the psychological mechanisms in the presuicidal phase is crucial for intervention.

    Observation:

    • A hypothesis suggests impaired reality testing in nonpsychotic presuicidal patients.
    • This impairment involves perceiving suicide as not leading to injury or death.

    Findings:

    • Intense affects, drug use, and sleep deprivation may exacerbate impaired reality testing.
    • This cognitive distortion could contribute to the decision-making process in suicide.

    Implications:

    • This hypothesis highlights the need to assess reality testing in presuicidal individuals.

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  • Interventions targeting cognitive distortions may be beneficial in suicide prevention.
  • Further research is needed to validate the role of impaired reality testing in suicide.