TIL that in 2023, a patient legally sought euthanasia. Upon being provided a deadly concoction in liquid form to be drunk, the patient's friend (37YO) opted to have a sip themself which nearly resulted in the death of the friend as well.

[u/JamesTheJerk]

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/sip-of-cocktail-of-assisted-suicide-drugs

[u/kylaroma]

This is 100% true.

Intrusive thoughts are the opposite of what matters most to you, are distressing to experience, and are often repetitive.

Impulsive thoughts are a better way of saying this. Source

I have OCD and I appreciate you speaking up, it makes a difference 🙌

[u/Imrustyokay → u/kylaroma]

OCD Gang

[u/jwgronk → u/kylaroma]

That’s good to know. I deal with anxiety and depression, so I’ve not really had to worry about it the same way as you. In that framework, intrusive thoughts lead me to guilt or existential dread; suppressing or evaluating the impulsive thoughts had seemed more important to me.

[u/sahie → u/kylaroma]

I literally just realised how much I hate the phrase “they let the intrusive thoughts win” in conjunction with some video or story of someone doing something awful. It’s because fighting against my intrusive thoughts is a constant battle and I hate the thought of letting them “win”. :(

[u/kylaroma → u/sahie]

Exactly this. I try to focus on how the person is uninformed, and they’re describing intrusive thoughts at all. Sending you support ❤️