I think admiring/seeking a peaceful death is more humble, and I may naively desire the experience of dying while doing something novel with full mental presence out of having some idea that I'm special. I understand how little I am in control of what fate will come my way and I still think I want to be alert for my final moments. I definitely lean on the side that there is a definable point in time when I should not be medicated to prolong my life. It's sobering and hard to imagine that I could be permanently effected at any moment and loose my ability to decide whether I am to be medicated regardless of my quality of life. I'm a young person and you have inspired me to be more proactive about making the choice to think about this. I plan to discuss it with my loved ones while I can. The one thing I know for sure is that I do not want it to be difficult to "let nature take its course" and I want to capture as much freedom in how I die as possible.
to mytimetotravel I am most curious about your reasoning behind death on the operating table being a good death. My standard for a good death may be in need of some brushing off. Any clarification would be enjoyed. Thanks!
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I think admiring/seeking a peaceful death is more humble, and I may naively desire the experience of dying while doing something novel with full mental presence out of having some idea that I'm special. I understand how little I am in control of what fate will come my way and I still think I want to be alert for my final moments. I definitely lean on the side that there is a definable point in time when I should not be medicated to prolong my life. It's sobering and hard to imagine that I could be permanently effected at any moment and loose my ability to decide whether I am to be medicated regardless of my quality of life. I'm a young person and you have inspired me to be more proactive about making the choice to think about this. I plan to discuss it with my loved ones while I can. The one thing I know for sure is that I do not want it to be difficult to "let nature take its course" and I want to capture as much freedom in how I die as possible.
Post: Planning My Exit
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to mytimetotravel I am most curious about your reasoning behind death on the operating table being a good death. My standard for a good death may be in need of some brushing off. Any clarification would be enjoyed. Thanks!
Post: Planning My Exit
Link to comment from April 26, 2023