2024-04-24 20:36:47
In addition to the severe depression he suffers, he is also diagnosed with autism and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Zoraya ter Beek, 28 years old, lives in the Netherlands and decided to undergo assisted dying or euthanasia after living for more than 10 years with serious depression.
According to the young Dutch woman, suffers from three psychological conditions, which is why the doctors told him how little chance he has of improving.
To the severe depression that Zoraya suffers, is also added the diagnosis of autism and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), reasons that have taken away his desire to live.
On the path to her healing, the young woman tried various therapies and drug treatments, However, nothing eased his pain.
It was in the middle of that process that a psychiatrist told him that “it would never get better”so her diagnosis devastated her, leading her to decide on euthanasia during the next month.
““I was always very clear that if I didn’t improve, I couldn’t continue with this.”he told the British media The Sun, and added: “I don’t want to die, but I can’t live like this”.
Legal euthanasia in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, euthanasia has been legal since 2002 and according to the law, a patient qualifies for an assisted death after having exhausted all reasonable treatments for improvement. Along with this, he must demonstrate that he has ““unbearable suffering with no prospects for improvement.”
In that sense, Zoraya ter Beek revealed that The procedure will be performed in your own home.
“The doctor really takes her time. It’s not that he comes in and says: Lie down, please! Most of the time it’s a cup of coffee first to calm the nerves and create a calm atmosphere. Then He asks if I’m ready. I’ll take my place on the couch. She’ll ask me one more time if I’m sure, and the procedure will begin”he explained.
After that, the doctor will administer a sedative, followed by a medicine that will stop your heart.
Zoraya ter Beek chose not to have a traditional funeral ceremony. That is why she decided that her partner will spread his ashes in a special place of a forest that both are going to choose.
If you or anyone you know needs psychological help related to a mental health emergency or crisis, you can call 600 360 7777 or the Ministry of Health line *4141. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also search for the nearest care center or connect with specialists via video call at THIS LINK.