Quote by Steven Wright

If a person with multiple personalities threatens suicide, is that considered a hostage situation?


If a person with multiple personalities threatens suicide, i

Summary

This quote raises a thought-provoking question about the complexity of understanding mental health and its implications. It suggests that when an individual with multiple personalities threatens suicide, the situation may resemble a form of internal conflict, where different personas within the person are pitted against one another. The quote highlights the challenges of defining and categorizing such a scenario, as it blurs the lines between external and internal influences and implies a unique confluence of psychology and mental well-being.

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