Are you afraid of death, the process of dying, failed suicide attempt or everything to do with death?

[DEATH IS FREEDOM]

Fear keeps life alive. But feelings of fear are unwanted and unpleasant. We can relieve us from fear by run away from it, leave it to somebody else to deal with or face the fear and overcome it.

People may be afraid of present pain and suffering. People may also be afraid of future pain and suffering. Reasons for fear are almost everywhere. Fear is the greatest enemy of man. One cannot accomplish anything without removing fear. One cannot accomplish anything without bravery.

Death is the unknown and people fear unknown things. But death should be the same state as before birth. People are afraid of a painful death process. But you can choose a less painful method or you can trust that your method works. Many people are afraid of dying alone. People are afraid of being disabled by failed suicide attempt. But you can choose a method that has 100 percent mortality. However, we would escape all this fear if we could die with the help of doctors, of course. But not all people have that opportunity.

There are people who claim that it is not possible to overcome the fear of death because fear of death is the strongest emotion. Others claim that you can overcome the fear of death by experiences and training. One thing is certain: suicide and death seem to be more difficult for some people than others.

Are we afraid of death, the process of dying, failed suicide attempt, dying alone or everything to do with death?

Why we fear death and how to overcome it

 

[MatthieuFrederickW]

My main fear is definitely failing a proper attempt, so I want to practice as much as possible to ensure as much as possible I get it right first time.

 

[ToniFoxGirl!!]

I honestly think the biggest thing preventing me from CTB is method and process. I don't want to feel myself die. I want to blink and it all be over. It's really scary to think about the process and setting it all up.

 

[Mauve87]

I honestly think the biggest thing preventing me from CTB is method and process. I don't want to feel myself die. I want to blink and it all be over. It's really scary to think about the process and setting it all up.

Same. The process, no matter what method is absolutely terrifying.

I made a setup for partial hanging and put my head through the noose, to test it out a little.

I freaked the fuck out when I couldn't remove the rope from my neck.

It's not hard to loosen a slipknot, but when you're panicking it's very difficult

I never felt so much fear before.
The experience made me realize I probably don't have the guts to through with this

 

[sserafim]

I'm scared of a failed attempt. That's the only reason why I haven't tried to ctb already. I hate the risk of failure

 

[LuckyAutumn]

I'm only afraid of failing and ending up as a vegetable. Obviously everyone has SI, but that's not really the same thing as actual fear. The way I see it, death is the same thing as before you were born, so there's nothing to be afraid of once it happens.

 

[SpiritualDeath]

Only failed attempts, which is why I'm not attempting until I'm totally sure and have everything properly planned. Knowing that even if this is the case it's still possible to fail really scares me...
I have strong SI but I wouldn't say that I have the "afraid of death" mindset.

 

[gorgongrl]

In my past attempts I failed because of fear. You can feel so certain up until that second where you realise you have no idea what is going to be on the other side. I believe that there is no afterlife, at least not one we are conscious of, maybe a form of reincarnation/transfer of energy and minerals back into the universe to eventually become something else. But belief means nothing when nobody can ever know for certain what happens after death. The worst case for me would be my Christian upbringing being right all along and I spend the rest of eternity in the pits of hell. As horrible as my life is now, I at least have an idea of how things will play out in the future. I hope one day I can face oblivion fearlessly and peacefully

 

[LuckyAutumn]

Ending up in a medical institution is another thing for me. The depressing thing is that mental "hospitals" only punish people for wanting to escape from this world and make it harder to talk about without the fear of ending up in a glorified prison again.

 

[Falling Slowly]

Fear keeps life alive. But feelings of fear are unwanted and unpleasant. We can relieve us from fear by run away from it, leave it to somebody else to deal with or face the fear and overcome it.

People may be afraid of present pain and suffering. People may also be afraid of future pain and suffering. Reasons for fear are almost everywhere. Fear is the greatest enemy of man. One cannot accomplish anything without removing fear. One cannot accomplish anything without bravery.

Death is the unknown and people fear unknown things. But death should be the same state as before birth. People are afraid of a painful death process. But you can choose a less painful method or you can trust that your method works. Many people are afraid of dying alone. People are afraid of being disabled by failed suicide attempt. But you can choose a method that has 100 percent mortality. However, we would escape all this fear if we could die with the help of doctors, of course. But not all people have that opportunity.

There are people who claim that it is not possible to overcome the fear of death because fear of death is the strongest emotion. Others claim that you can overcome the fear of death by experiences and training. One thing is certain: suicide and death seem to be more difficult for some people than others.

Are we afraid of death, the process of dying, failed suicide attempt, dying alone or everything to do with death?

Why we fear death and how to overcome it

We're all hardwired to survive, and fear drives that.
Fear of failing seems to be a big deterrent for many people, and it's understandable as things can go wrong for some methods.
But just facing your own termination is very difficult also. Knowing that you can end your existence forever is a big choice to make.

 

[annxietty]

I fear making decisions and dying is a big decision, one you cant return from. I fear the idea of nothingness and at the same time I believe thats better than the hell we live here. I live because Im a coward, but everyday I have to be brave to live another day, to exit my house, to talk to people, to look for a job... sometimes I wonder why, why am I not dead yet? My head is a mess... Those who go with their plan to die, you cant imagine how I envy them, but I cant help to feel a bit of sadness for them, I know it must be painful, no matter the method is not easy, Im sure.

 

[d3j3ct3dl0s3r05]

I've come to terms with death itself but not so much the idea of a failed suicide attempt resulting in permanent physical or neurological disability since that would make it even harder to get away from home and I'd essentially be trapped. Due to this, I'm trying to avoid attempting haphazardly and trying to find a method with a high success rate.

I remember trying to hang myself a few years ago and suddenly seeing hot pink and feeling very light-headed so I panicked and loosened the rope but eventually tried it again (didn't tie it as well the second time though imo and that's why I'm still here rip)

 

[SN drinker]

That because of a failed attempt, I end up as a drooling, diaper wearing vegetable in a care home, and that a nurse will wipe the shit off my ass for the rest of my unnaturally long life. Nothing else matters to me.

 

[bluebus]

Fear, no.
To me, death is like a long, dreamless sleep. Nothing to be afraid of. I am also confident in my method and my planning, so a failed attempt is unlikely. And as for pain, the method I am going with is painless and quick, so that doesn't worry me in the least bit.
The most dominating feeling I have about this whole thing, is a sort of sadness. Mourning the life I could have had.
I wish things had worked out differently, and that this wasn't how it had to end. I am sad that I will no longer be able to enjoy all the things I love, and experience the world- good and bad it has to offer. I am sad that I don't get to have the future I envisioned.
The idea of waking up one last time, seeing the sun for a final time, talking my last breath of fresh air, is definitely not a happy thought.
So yeah, I can't say I'm scared-- just sad and disappointed (and a little tiny bit upset) at how things turned out. Definitely not how excepted my life to be.

 

[wristcutangel]

my only major fear is failing an attempt. that'd just make my life even more pathetic than it is now, and that's the last thing i need.

 

[ultrasharpy123456]

I'm thinking of using SN. And I keep thinking about everything I've read. I keep thinking about all the symptoms I would feel and all the panic and fear. I'm afraid I'll suffer confusion and watch myself lose it, I'm afraid of the pain, the process of dying, words cannot express enough how scared I am of it.

And part of me is scared of what may happen after death. We keep saying there is nothing after death but the truth is none of us know.

 

[pthnrdnojvsc]

I have a Fear of failing and remaining alive but with brain damage . I'm not scared of death. After death is non-existence forever .

We've all experienced non-existence for 13.8 billion years before we were born . It's like going back in time to say 1859 when Darwin wrote what a human is.

I didn't have any problems then

 

[turntechGodhead]

nope i'm not afraid at all personally i am excited to die but i am prevented by the guilt of leaving my loved ones cuz ik that if i die they will he vulnerable to the cruelty i had experienced n i don't want any1 i love to suffer like how i hv so i'll remain alive till they find outside comfort

 

[jussrav]

nope i'm not afraid at all personally i am excited to die but i am prevented by the guilt of leaving my loved ones cuz ik that if i die they will he vulnerable to the cruelty i had experienced n i don't want any1 i love to suffer like how i hv so i'll remain alive till they find outside comfort

I dont care about loved ones I am at that stage where I just want out.

 

[turntechGodhead]

I dont care about loved ones I am at that stage where I just want out.

that's understandable since i can admit suffering 4 this long has been the most painful experience ever n i can't imagine how hard ur experiences must hv been i hope 1 day u can find peace in the nothingness that comes w death n u can finally rest out of this miserable planet

 

[Lookoutbelow]

I am afraid of living and I am afraid of dying. Stuck in limbo. What a hell. The thought of the process of dying is the only thing that brings me peace.

 

[FuneralCry]

What I fear is existence, I fear suffering much more from a failed attempt and if the process of dying lead to guaranteed peace in the end I wouldn't fear it, what I would fear is the survival instinct kicking in causing the suicide attempt to fail. But the thought of permanently not existing comforts me so much, the only comfort lies in this cruel and meaningless existence being forgotten about, only nothingness is desirable.

 

[Unattainable666]

I fear a failed suicide attempt. More than anything else in the world I have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C
I fear a failed suicide attempt. More than anything else in the world I have Plan A, Plan B and Plan C

 

[cashisCBT]

Fear keeps life alive. But feelings of fear are unwanted and unpleasant. We can relieve us from fear by run away from it, leave it to somebody else to deal with or face the fear and overcome it.

People may be afraid of present pain and suffering. People may also be afraid of future pain and suffering. Reasons for fear are almost everywhere. Fear is the greatest enemy of man. One cannot accomplish anything without removing fear. One cannot accomplish anything without bravery.

Death is the unknown and people fear unknown things. But death should be the same state as before birth. People are afraid of a painful death process. But you can choose a less painful method or you can trust that your method works. Many people are afraid of dying alone. People are afraid of being disabled by failed suicide attempt. But you can choose a method that has 100 percent mortality. However, we would escape all this fear if we could die with the help of doctors, of course. But not all people have that opportunity.

There are people who claim that it is not possible to overcome the fear of death because fear of death is the strongest emotion. Others claim that you can overcome the fear of death by experiences and training. One thing is certain: suicide and death seem to be more difficult for some people than others.

Are we afraid of death, the process of dying, failed suicide attempt, dying alone or everything to do with death?

Why we fear death and how to overcome it

I'm scared that if i fail cbt that i will just be a vegetable the rest of my life and i will never be put out my misery

 

[Unknown21]

Fear of falling.

 

[afraid]

Mostly fear of failing but if i didn't fear that then i guess why i wouldn't die would be because the thought of your heart stopping and feeling the worst pain in your life is just too much. Survival instinct keeping me alive for no reason

 

[LaVieEnRose]

Failure then experience. I wish I could just shut off. I'd do it right now.

 

[Harrow]

Everything about it. I don't even really want to die specifically, I just don't want to exist. I'm afraid of pain, the process before, failing, what comes after if anything, and especially the impact it will have on the people in my life after. If I never existed I wouldn't have to worry about any of it.

 

[ger3172]

im not afraid of death and i barely have SI anymore, i just dont wanna leave momma alone, she depressed and im all she has. i stay for her because its what i wanted people to do for me, to stay. i cant leave her alone w my dad. sometimes i just wish everyone in my family would die so i could do it too, peacefully. theres nothing else for me here.

 

[garota suicida]

acho que do processo e da chance de fracasso, mas medo da morte não..seria ainda pior tentar e falhar e ter que lidar com as consequências depois