by Paul Quinnett, Ph.D.


Contents

Introduction
1. You Don't Have to Be Crazy
2. An Idea That Kills
3. "Don't I Have a Right to Die?"
4. Are You Absolutely Sure?
5. One Step Back, Please
6. The Bug in the Cup
7. Loneliness
8. The Good News About Depression
9. Angry Enough to Kill Yourself?
10. Maximum Stress
11. Too Hopeless to Hope
12. Drugs, Booze, and Fatal Mistakes
13. They Won't Love You When You're Gone, Either
14. For Those Who Have Tried
15. What If You Don't Succeed?
16. The People You Leave Behind
17. Time Heals
18. Getting Help
19. A Philosophy of Life
Epilogue
Disclaimer
Both author and publisher wish the reader to know that this book does not offer mental health treatment, and in no way should be considered a substitute for consultation with a professional.

The identities of the people written about in this book have been carefully disguised in accordance with professional standards of confidentiality and in keeping with their rights to privileged communication with the author.