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I have a rare birth defect. After some life events, i pretty much threw up the table and stopped taking all medications for my condition. Within a year I went from a lung capacity of around 45% to a lung capacity of 32%. My lungs lose roughly 1-2% lung capacity a month right now, and with winter coming, the number is bound to get worst over time. However, taking the medication, the lung volume is relatively stable. The question is, is what I'm doing a sin? I don't see it as such, however some could debate it is a form of suicide by medical neglicence. However, the thing is no one cares anyways. My parents wont care if I die, neither will anyone at church. At this point, I think the only person who would care I'm gone is my dog, and even then he would get over it in a month or so.

I have a rare birth defect. After some life events, i pretty much threw up the table and stopped taking all medications for my condition. Within a year I went from a lung capacity of around 45% to a lung capacity of 32%. My lungs lose roughly 1-2% lung capacity a month right now, and with winter coming, the number is bound to get worst over time. However, taking the medication, the lung volume is relatively stable. The question is, is what I'm doing a sin? I don't see it as such, however some could debate it is a form of suicide by medical neglicence. However, the thing is no one cares anyways. My parents wont care if I die, neither will anyone at church. At this point, I think the only person who would care I'm gone is my dog, and even then he would get over it in a month or so.

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If the meds give you really bad quality of life, I don't think that's a sin. If it's hurting you more than the disease, you probably shouldn't be doing it.

If you've just given up on life, or giving a damn about it, I'd say that is a sin. Losing faith.

But even if it isn't, I suggest you find a way to serve others; volunteer at a retirement home, animal sanctuary, or something like that. Something you still care about and are physically able to do. Live for the sake of someone else. You'll be doing good, and one day when you are gone, someone will notice and care.