I believe there is a limit to how much one can endure both physically and mentally. When this limit is crossed, a phase begins; for physically broken it is the phase of losing oneself and letting go of all you knew before, of all you ever loved. For the mentally broken it is another matter, for the mentally broken will first turn spiteful in their tearful wording, throwing threats and spiteful curses. For the mentally broken there is also the next phase, the second phase where you give up everything and throw your last hope away; give yourself to goddess' fragile arms and wish for the best. At this point.... You don't care anymore. It's over.
I wish I had killed Joffrey.
Have you ever been pushed over these limits ? If you watch Game of Thrones or if you have read the books, you'll know that Tyrion Lannister goes through the mental breakdown where Theon Greyjoy goes through the physical one. I believe them to be true. I believe this is what truly happens to people that are pushed over their limit of endurance. I have experienced the mental bit once as I was left by my ex. I'm just happy it didn't last for it is exhausting business... Despite Tyrion and Theon being fictional characters; I still feel sorry for both of them.