2024-04-08 11:58:51
In a little town Netherlandsa young woman of 28 yearsphysically healthy, but battling crippling depression, autism and borderline personality disorder, has made the decision to legally end his life. Zoraya ter Beek, a resident of this town near the German border, is in the final days before his scheduled euthanasia in May.
Despite having a loving relationship with her 40-year-old boyfriend and the company of two cats, Ter Beek has faced a constant battle with mental health issues from a young age. His determination undergo euthanasia was solidified when her doctors informed her that there were no further treatment options, leaving her with no prospect of improvement.
Ter Beek’s decision reflects a growing trend in the West, where more people are choosing to ending their lives due to mental health issues that could be treated but still cause them unbearable pain.
This phenomenon has sparked debates about medical ethics and psychiatric care, especially in the Netherlands, where assisted suicide has been legal since 2001.
Stef Groenewoud, a healthcare ethicist, notes that euthanasia is becoming a more acceptable option for people with psychiatric illnesses, especially among young people, where health professionals seem more willing to consider it as a viable option. .
Ter Beek’s euthanasia process is scheduled to take place in the comfort of her home, on her own couch, accompanied by her boyfriend until the end. Although she faces fear of the unknown, Ter Beek has made all the decisions about her death, from where her ashes are scattered to the details of her procedure.
2024-04-08 11:58:51