Are anticonvulsant medications suitable for the SN method?

[Deleted member 17331]

I did a brief search on this, and I found only small posts like this:

I don't know that much about the different anticonvulsants, but if it prevents seizures, then it should prevent seizures with nitrite. But you'll probably need to take more than your standard daily dose, which I wouldn't know any specifics for.

I did not find any more in-depth answers on this (there is a possibility that I did not search correctly and, I apologize if this is the case).

I understand that anticonvulsants are not as necessary as other meds (like AE), but I think that maybe it can help me avoid having seizures.

Why anticonvulsants may be needed (only in my personal view): I cannot risk making loud noises in my ctb location. Certainly, seizures would be a big problem for me.

Gratitude for your attention.

 

[autumnal]

I did a brief search on this, and I found only small posts like this:



I did not find any more in-depth answers on this (there is a possibility that I did not search correctly and, I apologize if this is the case).

I understand that anticonvulsants are not as necessary as other meds (like AE), but I think that maybe it can help me avoid having seizures.

Why anticonvulsants may be needed (only in my personal view): I cannot risk making loud noises in my ctb location. Certainly, seizures would be a big problem for me.

Gratitude for your attention.

Seizures aren't a significant problem with the SN method. You may vomit loudly, groan or make various death-related breathing noises, however these wouldn't be stopped by using anticonvulsants anyway. You will need to find a location that can accommodate these possible noises, or otherwise risk early detection and rescue.

 

[Deleted member 17331]

Seizures aren't a significant problem with the SN method. You may vomit loudly, groan or make various death-related breathing noises, however these wouldn't be stopped by using anticonvulsants anyway. You will need to find a location that can accommodate these possible noises, or otherwise risk early detection and rescue.

Certainly, but unlike other noises, the seizure is what worries you most.

I will go CTB in a closed location (It is the most appropriate choice I have to preserve/consider the feelings of others), so the other noises will be difficult to hear. With the seizure I can end up making louder noises, like struggling on the walls and being more likely to attract attention.

 

[Yomyom]

I have absolutely no idea about SN, but im dealing with the same problem with opioids, in the book "dignified dying" (my favorite book) they suggest to take 500 mg diazepam to fall asleep fast and to prevent seizures

 

[autumnal]

Certainly, but unlike other noises, the seizure is what worries you most.

I will go CTB in a closed location (It is the most appropriate choice I have to preserve/consider the feelings of others), so the other noises will be difficult to hear. With the seizure I can end up making louder noises, like struggling on the walls and being more likely to attract attention.

What is it that makes you think seizures are likely to happen?

P.S. Jesus, that is one massive signature! And I thought mine was distracting

 

[Quarky00]

There are no seizures with SN .

There may be some trembling -- this is like muscles slightly shaking for a very brief period period of time . This is not a seizure nor a convulsion (violent movement) .

Anticonvulsants would be useless , unless you have a prior medical condition which requires those (regardless of SN) .

That quote of El Topo is 2 years old and it's not correct .

Again , SN does not have seizures.

 

[Deleted member 17331]

There are no seizures with SN .

There may be some trembling -- this is like muscles slightly shaking for a very brief period period of time . This is not a seizure nor a convulsion (violent movement) .

Anticonvulsants would be useless , unless you have a prior medical condition which requires those (regardless of SN) .

That quote of El Topo is 2 years old and it's not correct .

Again , SN does not have seizures.

I am relieved and feeling kind of silly to know that. I found some users talking about seizures during the SN drink, but I didn't find a specification on how it could happen. I think I should stop being naive and start looking for sources. Thanks.

P.S. Jesus, that is one massive signature! And I thought mine was distracting

Thanks for letting me know. I'm new to this and I hadn't noticed, on my cell phone it looks normal, but it seems that in the computer version it must be giant... I apologize for the nuisance.

 

[autumnal]

I am relieved and feeling kind of silly to know that. I found some users talking about seizures during the SN drink, but I didn't find a specification on how it could happen. I think I should stop being naive and start looking for sources. Thanks.


Thanks for letting me know. I'm new to this and I hadn't noticed, on my cell phone it looks normal, but it seems that in the computer version it must be giant... I apologize for the nuisance.

Have you read both the PPH (read first) and Stan's Guide? They are the two main definitive sources, and will give you a grounded understanding of the method from which you can then be in a more educated position to judge the relevance and reliability of anecdotes and gossip.

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Don't worry, signature wasn't a nuisance, just very impactful

 

[shipwreck]

Seizures aren't a significant problem with the SN method. You may vomit loudly, groan or make various death-related breathing noises, however these wouldn't be stopped by using anticonvulsants anyway. You will need to find a location that can accommodate these possible noises, or otherwise risk early detection and rescue.

"death-related breathing noises" sounds like a great name for a metal band. DRBN!

 

[Quarky00]

You could try to read documented ctbs so you will know possibilities of effects .

Just take into account some of the descriptions are emotional , like 'hot coal in my stomach' ; others had mistaken death rattles that had occurred after loss of consciousness (i.e. person did not feel) as 'suffocation' etc . Some of the non-fatal ctbs tend to be very peaceful , some tend to be hellish (mostly attributed to panic and horror) . It is true on the other hand as well -- lack of description does not mean it all went smoothly . Also take into account the whole (rather than picking one case out of a 100) .