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Dutch woman, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering (www.theguardian.com)

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[-] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 15 points 5 months ago

What leads someone in her situation to decide to go down the euthanasia route rather than regular suicide which doesn't need any approval?

It's a morbid thought but euthanasia approval seems like it could often be a slow drawn out process, and someone able-bodied wouldn't necessarily need it.

[-] a_postmodern_hat@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago

This is mentioned in the article. She chose euthanasia because someone she knew growing up committed suicide and she saw how it devastated the family.

Also I imagine the anxiety about messing up without professional expertise would be awful. Plus worrying about legal repercussions for any assistance. Etc. etc.