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[–] Appleseuss@lemmy.world 42 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Helium mask.

I went through a serious bout of cancer when I was 30 and saw what it looks like trying to fight the inevitable. I've been cancer free for about 9 years now, but the suffering I went through and saw in others left its mark on me.

When I do finally get sick again, I will go out on my terms, not the disease's.

[–] Cosmocrat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Don't use the helium gas for balloons, its mixed with enough oxygen to keep you alive, use nitrogen or argon from welding supply places.

[–] LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 10 months ago

I have a book about this, and I think it's good to plan ahead.

I'm also too scared to read the book because I struggle with suicidal thoughts, and I fear I might make the decision too soon, when I'm in fairly good health.