Is it normal to want a terminal illness like cancer or hiv?

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I really wish I had something like cancer or multiple sclerosis so that I can have an early death. Not for attention or anything, I just really want to die without having to actively kill myself. Well, actually...I want to die and to live at the same time so I think a terminal illness would be the best option for me since it drastically shortens my lifetime but will still give me some time to live and say goodbye to everyone. Being alive is so stressful, I just can't cope with it.
It feels so wrong to want this, is it normal??

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Based on 149 votes (36 yes)
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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    Maybe you should go to a hospital and visit some of the patients there that are terminally ill. I don't know, but it might change your mind on some things...

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    That's sad if you really feel this way.
    You really don't know how awful terminal diseases are especially for your family to watch you decline. I understand feeling suicidal but you cant skip over the fact that if you kill yourself youre going to be hurting a lot of people.
    Life is terminal: you wont miss out on death, so you may as well decide to enjoy life while youre here. I hope you get some help.

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  • titdirt
    11 years ago

    Have fun in hell

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  • Maladoo
    11 years ago

    No, you have a lot to live for. You might be behind on things, but you shouldnt have to want to die! Please, just go to therapy. Maybe talk with other people who have illnesses like cancer, and then you'll realize how lucky you are for not having it.

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  • Lovefallout
    11 years ago

    I can't say that it's normal, but I feel like this too. I am always thinking and hoping I become terminally ill. And don't know why.

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  • circle-t
    11 years ago

    You are an asshole! I'm guessing you've never watch someone you loved die a slow death

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  • Blind/Astray
    11 years ago

    Oh, AIDS really is not that hard contract.

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  • lc1988
    11 years ago

    I recommend diabetes, obesity, or both if you can manage.

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    • Shackleford96
      11 years ago

      Lol!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Do you think there is anything that can be done to improve your life so you don't want to leave it early? I'm serious. We all have bad thoughts. We all get a bit hopeless at times. Is there another answer?

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