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Chris Gethard Isn't Kidding About 'Career Suicide'

Chris Gethard's new HBO special tells stories of his struggles with suicidal thoughts and his complex relationship with his psychiatrist. Funny and moving, Career Suicide premieres Saturday night.
Chris Gethard's special, <em>Career Suicide</em>, comes to HBO Saturday night.

The first thing comedian Chris Gethard says in his new special, ,is that he started seeing his current psychiatrist in 2007, but only started dating the woman who's now his wife in 2012. His doctor — named Barb — is the framing

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