Eric was born in a rural town in the Midwest. He made average grades in school and decided after graduation to purchase a farm i
n the area and raise corn. He very much enjoyed this lifestyle and did quite well. One day, while working in the field, an accident with a combine caused Eric to be rushed to the hospital. While doctors were able to save his life, they were not able to save his legs. Eric is now confined to a wheelchair. It has been a year since the accident and he is in a great deal of pain, which is partially controlled by morphine, which his doctor has prescribed. However, his thinking remains quite rational, and he has been able to do some work helping with the books at his parents’ store. He does not enjoy this work and misses his previous activity. Recently, he confided in his doctor that he does not feel that his new life is worth living, and he has decided that he would like to end it all. ________________ has a mental disorder
