a British man who recently woke from a 10-year coma has stunned everyone by expressing a strong desire to return to his sedated state.
“I’ve had quite enough of this waking world, thank you very much,” declared the man, whose name has been withheld for privacy reasons. “Can’t a bloke catch a break and slip back into blissful oblivion?”
The man’s request has sparked a flurry of discussions among doctors and ethicists, with some questioning the wisdom of voluntarily returning to a state of unconsciousness after finally emerging from it.
“It’s certainly an unusual request,” admitted Dr. Smith, the attending physician. “But who are we to deny a man his dreams, or lack thereof?”
According to reports, the man cited reasons ranging from the never-ending drama of British politics to the incessant buzz of social media as motivations for wanting to retreat back into the comforting embrace of unconsciousness.
“It’s all just too much, isn’t it?” he lamented. “I’d much rather go back to counting sheep in my dreams than deal with Brexit negotiations and Twitter wars.”
In response to the man’s request, hospital staff have scrambled to find a suitable compromise, proposing options such as a medically induced nap or a relaxing spa day.
“It’s important to respect the patient’s wishes,” explained Nurse Jenkins. “But we also want to ensure his well-being and provide him with the best possible care.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: the British man’s unusual request has thrown a curveball into the world of medical ethics and raised questions about the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of peace in an increasingly chaotic world.
