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J. Gould's avatar

This is very sad. But, who are we to try to stop his drinking etc. I totally understand his decision. Perhaps we need to be honest about advanced MS and accept that some people do not identify as 'warriors' and just want to 'check out'. That's why assisted dying should be available for advanced MS. I'm off to Switzerland when I've had enough. Logical, clear headed decision for me.

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Ian's avatar

“He doesn’t have the motivation to climb out of the hole he has dug himself into.” Seems harsh and

lacks empathy. MS dug the hole and neurology didn’t have the ladders to help him get out. Losing a career, retirement, dreams…. MS is almost unique in the insidious way it slowly destroys a life. The medics can only watch the slow destruction that takes place - offering a pedicure or a stairlift adds insult to injury. This gentleman knows his time is up - there’s a big difference between living and exiting. If alcohol gives him a little relief from his awful predicament let him him continue. Sad that in 2024 there are probably thousands of similar cases across the U.K. - MSers in care homes or stuck downstairs… Therapies to address smouldering MS / progression would end this suffering and give hope, but remain as elusive as ever.

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