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
OP, I’m very sorry that you and your loved ones are facing this, it’s a terribly daunting diagnosis. I’m 100% for bodily autonomy and believe this is entirely between you, possibly your supportive loved ones.
I won’t say you should drag out unnecessary suffering so others will be more comfortable. I feel you should make whatever decision is right for you. Please look into locations with death with dignity laws, and get something in writing pretty quickly. If you’re in the USA, you may have to plan for residence elsewhere, because our autonomy is rapidly being constricted.
Again, I’m terribly sorry, and wish you and your loved ones the best you can make of the situation.