Assisted dying for mental illness
Hello everyone. I'm looking for people who have had experiences similar to mine, regarding long-term symptoms after Invega Sustenna; and the Swiss assisted-dying evaluation process.
My last Invega Sustenna injection was on June 6, 2026, and today is October 6, 2026. Since the injections, l've experienced severe fatigue, emotional numbness, cognitive slowing, difficulty concentrating, and a major loss of my previous functioning. I'm very worried that I may not recover.
I also believe I may have been misdiagnosed with psychosis during my hospitalization. The treatment was court-ordered, and I was given the medication despite my disagreement with the diagnosis. I am now trying to understand what medical evaluations and documentation might be necessary to determine what is actually happening to me and what my prognosis is.
Because my quality of life has deteriorated so severely, I have been considering assisted dying and have contacted organizations such as Dignitas, Pegasos, and Athanasios. I understand that approval is not guaranteed and that there are medical and legal requirements.
Has anyone here personally gone through an assisted-dying evaluation in Switzerland, particularly for severe psychiatric or treatment-related problems? If so:
- What was the evaluation process like?
- What kind of psychiatric and medical documentation did they require?
- Did you have to demonstrate that you had tried multiple treatments?
- How did doctors determine whether your condition was treatable or potentially reversible?
- Did anyone have experience with Dignitas, Pegasos, or Athanasios?
I'm interested in hearing from people who are in the process or know someone who has gone through it, rather than speculation. Thank you.