Can you weigh too little to hang yourself

[funeraleveryday]

I saw somewhere that if you're under 100 lbs you can't die from hanging, is that true?

 

[WhiteRabbit]

Little kids have hanged themselves before, so I don't think that's true.

 

[rozeske]

No, it is not true. So many kids with little weight have died, both from suicide attempt and the chocking game accidental death. Where did you see that information? You only need a maximum of around 20 kg pressure on the neck to block off everything that leads to your death. Even if you only weigh around 6kg it is enough to block your arteries to cause death.

 

[funeraleveryday]

No, it is not true. So many kids with little weight have died, both from suicide attempt and the chocking game accidental death. Where did you see that information? You only need a maximum of around 20 kg pressure on the neck to block off everything that leads to your death. Even if you only weigh around 6kg it is enough to block your arteries to cause death.

okay thanks. I saw it on an eating disorder community but those people are misinformed about suicide methods in general.

 

[FutureHanger]

unless you're extremely malnourished, if you're old enough to be on this site don't worry about being underweight

 

[Linda]

I don't think you need be worred about that, but if you are then put some heavy wights in your pocket, or attach them to yourself in some oher way.