Hiring a death doula to help me VSED

[dust-in-the-wind]

I know a couple of people who died via VSED but you can't do it alone. I have hired a death doula to help me get my affairs in order and she will 'try' to coordinate with hospice to help me have a comfortable death. Fingers crossed. My depression in unbearable.

 

[Firefly.Forest]

@dust-in-the-wind .... The death doula sounds like an excellent option and hopefully hospice will be able to assist.

May you find the peace you seek and a release from your suffering.

 

[Nightfoot]

I've read that you need to have a terminal illness with expected death within six months to qualify for hospice care. Is your depression a qualifying illness? If so, I may check into that myself.

 

[dust-in-the-wind]

I've read that you need to have a terminal illness with expected death within six months to qualify for hospice care. Is your depression a qualifying illness? If so, I may check into that myself.

I'm told if I lose 10% of my body weight in a short period of time and keep refusing to eat and keep losing weight, I would be considered terminal. It still remains to be seen if hospice will take me on. But I have at least have to try. Maybe even set a precedent for other mentally ill.

 

[TBONTB]

I know a couple of people who died via VSED but you can't do it alone. I have hired a death doula to help me get my affairs in order and she will 'try' to coordinate with hospice to help me have a comfortable death. Fingers crossed. My depression in unbearable.

Good luck to you. I've heard you share about your tough situation and feel for you. I hope you find a path forward.