I feel this, the world is a bad place to be right now. It's rough and I genuinely think it's going to get way worse before it gets better because even now, the economy is considered healthy and strong.
I've heard of that, I think the term is baby trapping or something, though I've NEVER understood it. Why bring a child just to keep a partner? It isn't a guarantee either, you could have a kid and wind up a single parent. Sure, maybe you'll get child support but that's not guaranteed either and you're still parenting. I know someone who I have suspicions about baby trapping someone, but no real proof beyond my suspicions.
I can relate to this to a degree, but likely not as severe as your issues. I'd describe what I feel as just a general feeling of anhedonia, or an inability to feel joy. I find myself irritable. If I may offer a tip, what always works for me is to get outside and do something. Obviously this might not be viable but even a simple walk outdoors helps clear my mind, anything but staying inside all day for me (hypocritical of me to say that though, as that's what I've done most of this week). Anyways, hopefully it gets better for you!
I am a firm believer that someone who can't afford children shouldn't have them. It feels irresponsible to bring a child into the world with no ability to care for them.
Were you premature as well? If you don't want to answer, you don't have to. I just know I spent a good time in NICU due to prematurity.
We are in the minority here, it seems. I am also a no, but I also believe people should have the choice to go in a dignified and peaceful way. Not in some cramped apartment or dingy motel room, when that seems to be where people die in a good chunk of cases. It would also eliminate the necessity of a brutal suicide which could traumatize the family, especially if the family finds them after a method involving firearms or similar methods.
I also understand the other side to some degree (don't agree with, but understand). It can be a slippery slope. You allow people to choose and eventually the limits expand. Or possibly being able to pressure vulnerable individuals to choose to die when they otherwise wouldn't. I will never understand religious arguments against it because then you're breaking the separation of church and state (in the United States, at least).
