Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

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40. I'm right there with you

If someone is suffering from a terminal illness, some states and several countries will allow assisted suicide. But what if the disease is chronic, painful and not terminal. What if all the person has to look forward to is years of pain and suffering? Why can't assisted suicide be an option for them as well?

I have lived with major depression my entire adult life - 45 years. I have gone through therapy, different types, several times. I can thank antidepressants if every type and plenty of combinations, for keeping me alive. The only treatment I haven't 't gotten is ECT, and not for lack of trying. My heart just isn't healthy enough. But that doesn't mean my depression is gone. It's simply manageable most of the time.

There are other things available that aren't covered by insurance (ketamine, psylocibin) that I would be willing to try, but I can only assume that Naomi had every treatment available to her because she was wealthy. Nevertheless, her pain would not end, so she ended it herself. I hope Ashley, Wynonna and her husband Larry are able to accept her choice and understand there wasn't a damn thing they could do to stop her. Naomi is not in pain anymore, but all things considered, I think assisted suicide should be available for people with untreatable depression. I would like that option for myself some day.