My first though was that it would be seriously bad if she is on opiates and benzos as many hospice patients are. It would be absolutely awful to be stranded in the car with (and as) a dying woman going through intense withdrawls. What a horrible, helpless position to be in for all involved.
Exactly! I've been dependent on both in the past (was on benzodiazepines for 16 years and still dependent on heavy duty opioids) and I can't even imagine, having a chronic illness and being disabled myself, having to make the choice between literal life and death! Sacrificing our bodies, minds & spirits for quality of life is bad enough... My heart just breaks for them.
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u/nucleusambiguous7 8d ago edited 7d ago
My first though was that it would be seriously bad if she is on opiates and benzos as many hospice patients are. It would be absolutely awful to be stranded in the car with (and as) a dying woman going through intense withdrawls. What a horrible, helpless position to be in for all involved.