ceasing care

[1964dodge]

I have to use an avap (passive ventilator) because I had respiratory failure last year , I came close to dying coma in hospital 9 day 4 in scu. if I don't use my avap i'll perish in a month. my therapist and a couple of people said it's still suicide . is it suicide or dying of natural causes. it's a relatively peaceful and sure way to go.

 

[TreatmentDidntWork]

This is a bit blunt, but... does it matter?

I think you could argue either way on this one. Yes, you're technically choosing not to live anymore and that can be considered suicide, but you're also not doing anything to actively kill yourself, which can be considered natural death. IMO, I think the medical examiner (if you were to have an autopsy), would probably not rule it a suicide.

 

[Marawa]

I'm sad you're feeling that bad because this method sounds painful.
I wouldn't say its suicide you're not purposely introducing poison in you hidy.

 

[1964dodge]

when I almost died from espiratory failure I was shaky and very weak for about a week or two they put me in an ambulance and I woke up 3 days later with tubes down my throat lol. so it isn't a great way to go but it's a lot better than some and if I sign a dnr they won't be able to save me

 

[ZiggyStardust]

trying to understand why it matters what it is?
can you elaborate on that please?

 

[Marawa]

trying to understand why it matters what it is?
can you elaborate on that please?

Can speak for the OP but I'd feel more comfortable dying from illness for a variety of reasons including, just in case there's a God to how it might affect my family.

 

[1964dodge]

trying to understand why it matters what it is?
can you elaborate on that please?

because if it's natural causes my wife gets insurance and my family won't have to live with the stigma and guilt of my passing if it's natural