[Clara Lou]

"taking charge of one's life."
Ah, but you see-- what happens when the problem is that something is no longer yours to be "in charge of"? What happens when all you can do is watch?

[Tax Government]

Well, maybe being in charge starts with an attitude or desire also. If you want to be in charge, make some little baby steps in that direction.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Ah, but you see-- what happens when the problem is that something is no longer yours to be "in charge of"? What happens when all you can do is watch?"

Yes. And attitude or rationality have no effect, no matter how positive, on the reality that cognitive function and physical ability are greatly diminished. It is the realization of loss and the acceptance of a limited future that can lead to suicide until thought thru and accepted.