"He lost all hope that things could improve. Despite all our efforts to support him, we were ultimately unable to save him."
"The clinic informing him that they would not be fitting him anything to replace his teeth for six months after taking them out was emotionally devastating."
"He was deeply broken emotionally, losing his teeth had destroyed his self-confidence and sense of hope."
"Despite our constant support, from me and his daughters, he was slipping away from us."
Pawel Bukowski, a 48-year-old forklift driver, suffered from depression after a failed dental procedure in Turkey left him without teeth. He expected temporary dentures but was told he would have to wait six months for implants. His mental health deteriorated due to concerns over costs, inability to eat properly, and heavy drinking. His wife described him as emotionally devastated, losing self-confidence and hope. Despite support from his family, Bukowski's condition worsened, leading to suicidal ideation and ultimately his tragic decision to take his own life.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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