Citation

Tullis K. Sex. Addict. Compuls. 1998; 5(4): 311-324.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10720169808402339

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide is increasing, particularly among young Black males and among children and adolescents. In spite of treatment for depression, addictions, and childhood traumas, some patients continue to be suicidal and appear to be "hooked" on suicidal fantasies and behaviors. In SO selected patients, there is overwhelming presence of seven characteristics of addiction as they apply directly to suicide, suggesting an addiction to suicidal fantasies and behaviors. Possible predisposition, neurochemistry, and progression of the illness are discussed. The critical element is mood alteration, which distinguishes suicide addiction from other patterns of suicide and from a compulsion. This theory points out a need for identification and treatment of an important subgroup of suicidal people based on sound addiction principles. © 1998 Brunner/Mazel, Inc.

Language: en