Extremely interesting topic! I have never discussed my plans regarding my death with any therapist because it's something I have been sure for quite some time and I don't need a therapist's input into my situation. It's simply not relevant. In my country, euthanasia (is it the same as assisted suicide? I'm not sure) has been legal since 2002 but there are conditions you have to fulfill. You have to be capable (no dementia) and conscious (not in a coma), you have to be in a hopeless medical condition and you have to report suffering from physicial/psychological excrutiating pain. If I am ever diagnosed with a degenerative disease I plan to make full use of that law. I have also decided that I want my body to be cremated because I don't like the idea of my body being eaten out by worms. I've noticed that the rare times I have discussed this topic, my friends and girlfriend became very uncomfortable and tried to change the subject. I'm not suicidal in the least and I'm still young (30) but I just think it's good to be prepared. I simply don't understand the horrified expressions people have when you discuss death. It's part of life.
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