Venting Was hoping to get euthanasia

[WaitingToGo]

So just over a week ago I found a lump in my breast. I made an appointment to see my GP. My GP could also feel the lump and I got a referral to the local hospital. I was hoping the lump would be something cancerous and I'd already planned to refuse any treatment and request euthanasia. However at the hospital appointment this afternoon where I had a mammogram and ultrasound. The conclusion was that it was just implant related and nothing serious. I can't tell you how disappointed I was and still am. It would've been the perfect solution and a fast track to euthanasia. I told the hospital Dr I was very disappointed and explained why. Why is it so difficult to escape this bloody life.

 

[RichardFirst]

I'm sorry fot this, but at least that is an option in whatever country you are in. In most countries, even if you were terminally ill, your fate would be to endure the agony of being eaten alive by cancer whilst big pharma and the state profits from your "treatment".

 

[FuneralCry]

I understand why you would feel so disappointed as to me it certainly sounds ideal being able to get euthanised, I envy those who are able to get such a peaceful exit from this life. I also hate how difficult it is to finally die, those who wish to be gone should just be able to pass away in peace.

 

[WaitingToGo]

I'm sorry fot this, but at least that is an option in whatever country you are in. In most countries, even if you were terminally ill, your fate would be to endure the agony of being eaten alive by cancer whilst big pharma and the state profits from your "treatment".

It would've been an option both for terminal illnesses and mental health issues. Here in The Netherlands getting it granted for mental health issues is possible but it's a very long drawn out process whereas for something like cancer it's more straightforward especially if it's terminal case. Sadly that option is now off the table. I feel defeated.

 

[RichardFirst]

It would've been an option both for terminal illnesses and mental health issues. Here in The Netherlands getting it granted for mental health issues is possible but it's a very long drawn out process whereas for something like cancer it's more straightforward especially if it's terminal case. Sadly that option is now off the table. I feel defeated.

I think that, eventually, euthanasia will be akin to abortion in that it will be easily available. However, that is some time away. For now, we must seek our ends through alternative means.

 

[WaitingToGo]

Updating family, a friend and my manager at work, all are ecstatic that the results of my tests yesterday were negative for anything cancerous But I'm not ecstatic very very far from it. I'm pissed off.
I have to pretend that it's the best news I've ever had. If they only knew what's going on in my head.
Today I've a therapy session for an hour then an hour with my shrink. I'm weary of all this bullshit because at the end of the day nothing will change And I don't feel any better.