This is going to sound awful, so I'll try to choose my words with care.
I have always thought that suicide should be one of the undeniable rights. If somebody wants to kill themselves, who are we to say they can't?
They should have a sanctioned humane way to do it. Have a waiting period, after you first sign up. If after 30 days you still want to do it. Supply a painless efficient way to do it with dignity.
Give your family a chance to say good bye, and have at it.
The original MASH movie comes to mind, "suicide is painless, it brings on many changes..."
It is a selfish act by a selfish person, nobody who knows or sees somebody do it should feel any guilt.
For me, it would never be an option, no matter how bad it gets, I'll find a way to deal with it.
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