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.
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.
emotional suicide bomber
A person so determined to destroy your happiness or mood that he/she is willing to do, say, or behave in ways that will humiliate, embarrass and/or degrade him/herself in the process.
Chris just passed gas a dinner even though he knew I needed to make a good impression. He is such an emotional suicide bomber!