Suicidal Empathy
The Psychology of Self-Sacrifice Without Boundaries
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403896762 - 77 pages
€14.92
BoundaryLine Press
Synopsis
Suicidal Empathy explores the silent psychological pattern where compassion becomes self-erasure, and care for others slowly transforms into emotional depletion. It examines the hidden cost of over-identifying with other people’s pain, where empathy stops being a strength and begins to function as a form of self-neglect.
Through a deep psychological lens, this work unpacks how individuals, often sensitive, responsible, and emotionally intelligent, can become trapped in cycles of overgiving, guilt-driven obligation, and internalized suffering. It reveals how blurred emotional boundaries can lead to burnout, identity loss, chronic stress, and a gradual disconnection from personal needs.
Rather than treating empathy as a flaw, the book reframes it as a powerful human capacity that requires structure, awareness, and emotional discipline. It investigates the difference between healthy compassion and destructive absorption, offering clarity on why some people unconsciously prioritize others’ survival, stability, or comfort at the expense of their own well-being.
About MARCUS ELLINGTON
Marcus Ellington is a psychological researcher and independent author whose work focuses on emotional behavior, trauma responses, and the hidden dynamics of human empathy. His writing explores the intersection between mental health, identity formation, and the often-overlooked consequences of excessive emotional responsibility.
With a deep interest in how individuals process pain, both their own and that of others, Ellington examines patterns of self-sacrifice, boundary erosion, and compassion fatigue in modern society. His approach blends psychological insight with reflective analysis, offering readers a structured understanding of behaviors that are frequently normalized but rarely examined.
Through his work, including Suicidal Empathy: The Psychology of Self-Sacrifice Without Boundaries, he challenges conventional interpretations of empathy by highlighting its dual potential: as a source of human connection and as a pathway to self-neglect when left unchecked.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403896762 |
| Pagecount | 77 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 155 x 235 mm |
| Publisher | BoundaryLine Press |
| Author | MARCUS ELLINGTON |
| Category | Health > Other health |