Just got diagnosed today with early onset dementia. I don’t want to be so far gone or drugged up to be functional. I would like to be a nurse for at the least the next ten years to help people. I would i don’t know what they call it nowadays but die with some at least dignity? Also if you have mental problems and are thinking about it in the US dial 988

  • BreadOven@lemmy.world
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    25 days ago

    I know in some places and cases there is medically-assisted death. Not sure what goes into it, but there’s a whole process.

    Terribly sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I wouldn’t want to go through that either.

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      25 days ago

      Yes, it depends a lot on the jurisdiction where you live. In general where permitted, it involves a process of legally establishing your wishes, receiving qualified counseling, and then obtaining the “means” to use according to your designated plan.

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      25 days ago

      I mean i love you guys, and girls, i love my patients but not wanting to go thru it like Bruce Willis is and other people.

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      24 days ago

      Its legal here in Oregon but I know there are some restrictions especially surrounding cognition. Not sure if you could set something up now but “use” it later considering OP’s situation.