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Dutch woman, 29, granted euthanasia approval on grounds of mental suffering
(www.theguardian.com)
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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.
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.
Its still suicide.
Again, no, it's assisted death. Quite different.