Does dying naturally from health problems bother you even if it were imminent?

[Ambivalent1]

I think I might have appendicitis but I think I would rush to the ER to save my life because dying from a health problem really bothers me.

 

[Darkover]

either you let nature take it course or you die by your own hand what ever one come first

 

[MeltingBrain]

I think I might have appendicitis but I think I would rush to the ER to save my life because dying from a health problem really bothers me.

Appendicitis is really painful if not treated and if it bursts it creates a flood of bacteria in your body .

I am dying naturally and it bothers me more as I get closer to the date.

 

[MiraiShisen]

I think I might have appendicitis but I think I would rush to the ER to save my life because dying from a health problem really bothers me.

It depends on what problem do you have, If you have chance to overcome it and you wanna life then yes, but if you know that you dont have chance and prolonging only means more pain you would give up. I would rather die in home among my family than in that place surrounded by people I dont know.

 

[Ambivalent1]

Appendicitis is really painful if not treated and if it bursts it creates a flood of bacteria in your body .

I am dying naturally and it bothers me more as I get closer to the date.

Dying from what?

 

[worstOFsociety]

It wouldn't bother me really especially as it would allow me to die without people around me thinking it's their fault. As they'd prolly feel guilty if I did ctb. Feel like it'd be less painful for people around me as they wouldn't have been able to do anything about a deadly disease. But I can understand why it would bother others especially if it's really painful diseases as deadly diseases often are.

 

[90starve]

i think i would rather a death of my choosing - i'd be more comfortable dying if i could choose how and when. i can't imagine ever experiencing the same physical torment experienced by others with terminal illnesses.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Usually, dying from some "natural" disease process takes quite a bit of time (prolonged), and involves a lot of suffering. It only, finally, becomes peaceful when the healthcare system gives you drugs to render you unconscious, which could be weeks, maybe even months, from the onset of the disease. No thank you.

 

[FuneralCry]

If I knew that I was going to die soon from health problems then I would just focus on trying to reduce the suffering I experience, I would always be bothered by suffering but there would be relief knowing that everything will soon enough be forgotten about and I will be unable to suffer for all eternity.

 

[Forever Sleep]

The problem is- you don't necessarily know what it is you have till you get it diagnosed. Then- it may not kill you quickly. The first time I had a gallstone attack- I thought it was a heart attack. I was ready to die- so- I didn't call for an ambulance. But of course- the pain eventually subsided. 13 attacks later and the pain wasn't subsiding and I couldn't cope with it anymore. I guess maybe you can tell the doctor you don't want treatment but you do want pain killers- I'm not sure how well that would go down. I often fantasize about that scenario- refusing treatment for something. I'm not willing to put up with pain long term though.

 

[Sweet Tart]

The problem is- you don't necessarily know what it is you have till you get it diagnosed. Then- it may not kill you quickly. The first time I had a gallstone attack- I thought it was a heart attack. I was ready to die- so- I didn't call for an ambulance. But of course- the pain eventually subsided. 13 attacks later and the pain wasn't subsiding and I couldn't cope with it anymore. I guess maybe you can tell the doctor you don't want treatment but you do want pain killers- I'm not sure how well that would go down. I often fantasize about that scenario- refusing treatment for something. I'm not willing to put up with pain long term though.

The gallstone attacks sound terrible, I'm so sorry you went through this pain and uncertainty and it did not provide the outcome you wanted. I hope you at least got relief from the physical symptoms you were experiencing.

I think refusing treatment for a condition that is potentially fatal but also treatable would result in getting sent to a psych unit, along with getting involuntary medical treatment. It could go a different way, depending on many factors, but from an accountability standpoint, I think the doc has to consider it as equivalent to a person saying/demonstrating that they are a danger to themselves and therefore in need of involuntary psych treatment.

If I am misunderstanding and you are speaking about refusing treatment in favor of hospice or palliative care, that is something I fantasize about as well.

 

[Forever Sleep]

The gallstone attacks sound terrible, I'm so sorry you went through this pain and uncertainty and it did not provide the outcome you wanted. I hope you at least got relief from the physical symptoms you were experiencing.

I think refusing treatment for a condition that is potentially fatal but also treatable would result in getting sent to a psych unit, along with getting involuntary medical treatment. It could go a different way, depending on many factors, but from an accountability standpoint, I think the doc has to consider it as equivalent to a person saying/demonstrating that they are a danger to themselves and therefore in need of involuntary psych treatment.

If I am misunderstanding and you are speaking about refusing treatment in favor of hospice or palliative care, that is something I fantasize about as well.

Thank you- that's kind of you. Yes- eventually, I had the stone and later- my gallbladder removed. Seemed like the safest course of action. It's the worst pain I've had- although- I'm sure there are worse things out there. I was terrified to eat for a while. I lost weight- that was good at least!

Yes- I was actually wondering what would happen if you refused treatment for something like that. I expect you're right though- it would look kind of suspicious! I guess you could say it was for religious reasons or something. My God doesn't believe in medical intervention- although, he/she/it is happy for me to have pain relief. Lol.

 

[pthnrdnojvsc]

Many of those diseases can be excruciatingly painful and torture someone for days, weeks, months or years. I'm not scared of dying becauuse after Death is non-existence forever which means no pain, no problems no suffering. Suffering with cancer or alhseimers for years to get to non-existence does bother me. this why I prefer to ctb with a quick painless method. I can't stand extreme pain.

 

[Worndown]

When a health problem overtakes you and you are a couple days away from death, it bothers you. You get it fuxed, if possible.
It really is not a good way to go out.