emotional suicide

Attempting to kill one's emotions by partaking in emotionally painful practices or events i.e., drinking heavily and/or watching "The Notebook," after a stressful life event.

Ending your "life" without actually ending your life.
Susy was upset that her husband left her on Christmas Eve for her younger, supermodel sister and therefore drank 2 bottles of wine and committed emotional suicide.
by Melissa Berner December 19, 2008
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