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Same boat as others on this thread....single, no kids, only a couple of remote relatives, and someone who has never understood why a complete stranger should have any say over what I do at the functional end of my own life. I don't care if its those remote relatives, the medical profession, government officials, elected or religious mouthpieces. No, I'm not "depressed". I've been there in the past and fully appreciate the difference. I would hate to use a violent method mostly because I would not want to horrify the innocent person who finds the scene. I've often thought about traveling far away to a remote spot for it, but again, that would involve innocent people if I can't manage the logistics without help. I heartily wish this country would grow up and face this need in a compassionate manner, not a politically expedient manner.
I tell myself, if I ever get the diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, which my Father had, I am going to off myself. I know how, still contemplating where. If it ever comes to it. I intend to do it before I loose all my marbles.
Right there with you. My father had it as well. Watching him deteriorate was horrid and cost millions for his care. I don’t want to do that to my family.
After being responsible for elder care for more than a decade I believe suicide is the way to go. When I can no longer care for myself and live independently, I no longer wish to be here. Will I have the guts to do it? I guess you never know till the time comes. I also think most people have considered this and for one reason or another, fail to follow through. Or wait too long.
Dementia killed my father and he used his last functioning brain cell begging me to kill him. I couldn't do it. But it would have been a better end for him if I had!
Sorry, folks, but this thread is now closed. It got out of hand with people relating specific ways to commit suicide and City-Data is not the proper place for such a discussion. It may be best discussed with your medical professional or legal counselor.
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