ctb in the psych ward?

[brownbear]

Are there any ways to successfully ctb in the psych ward? A failed attempt would just extend my stay here, it has to be accessible but safe enough..

 

[nicotine_goblin]

Don't bother, there's not enough private time for hanging, you'd just be saved. And saving up pills to od is extremely difficult and you'd be resuscitated anyway. Ctb happen in wards but they are usually extreme, like throat cutting, which will most likely leave you with scars and an extended stay (and probably more pills)

 

[avaruus]

Here in finland, there was an article about a woman who tried to ctb in psych ward 7 times in span of one month before finally succeeding. The exact method was not revealed, but it was said to be related to some nescessary hygienic thing that could not be removed, maybe she hanged herself with bedsheets or something?
That would be your best bet imo, but still not recommended.

 

[Ampsvx123]

Very foolish, if u still have ur phone, they can't keep u around for long.

 

[FuneralCry]

Sounds risky trying anything to ctb in there in my opinion, sounds like it would lead to failure as after all the reality is that suicide just isn't straightforward, if it's very easy to just leave this existence in a guaranteed way with limited time alone and limited access to methods I'd be long gone at this point. But anyway when to ctb is your choice, best wishes.

 

[LonelyKitten]

Do you have a sense of when you'll be released? It'd be very difficult to pull it off inside.
You'd likely be limited to using something like bedding for hanging, but as others have already pointed out, it's really easy to be caught, and then you'd be in longer/lose more freedoms inside.

if u still have ur phone, they can't keep u around for long.

Really? Why?

 

[Xaeniak]

Cosigning what others have said about it being difficult and there being a high risk of resuscitation. I did manage to sneak some razor blades in the last time, though; could always try that. I wrapped one in duct tape and hid it in my cheek, another was stashed in my shampoo. Didn't manage to get access to the other ones I tried to sneak in, but they don't exactly do cavity searches or anything that extreme, not until you give them a reason to

 

[Meteora]

Wouldnt recommend it. No privacy, too little time.

 

[lita-lassi]

when i was in there was a teen who tried to with whatever he could, even unscrewing parts of the beds with his bare hands somehow, but all he did was make it so he had to be followed continuously by a staff member all day and night, took resources like time with the doctors and councelors away from others who might want to talk to them (like me and my roommate there, we had to request over and over and over just to have 10 mins with the psych one fucking time because of this kid). it doesnt help anyone or anything

 

[darknesscomesquick]

your best bet may be cheeking your meds, but that's not a guaranteed, especially if they check your mouth after you take your meds. Like others said, there isn't much time as most people are on 15 minute checks and all the staff are trained in resuscitation. I don't think you would have enough downtime to actually accomplish anything. Your best bet is to mind your manners, tell everyone you are feeling safe and get out as quickly as possible.

 

[stilhavinightmares]

I would never try that. You'll just get caught and end up in a bigger psych care mess and it'll take longer to be discharged and even longer to get your independence back and not be watched like a hawk.

 

[carnivalforone]

I assure you you won't be left under so little care that you won't be interfered with whatever you attempt, best you feign being okay and just have a better attempt once you're out

 

[MatrixPrisoner]

When I was in the psych ward, I had to be moved from my room. I lucked out because they only other room they could move me to had a shower. I hadn't showered in 2 days to I was stoked.

I took my shirt off, but there wasn't any place to hang it and I didn't want to put in on the nasty floor. So I hung it on the door. It set the above-door alarm sensor off and a bunch of workers came rushing to my room because they thought I was trying to CTB .

 

[absolutelyyou]

If you can hold out- please dont try there. It's incredibly hard to pull off as their singular job is to basically keep you alive.

When I was in the psych ward, I have to be moved from my room. I lucked out because they only other room they could move me to had a shower. I hadn't showered in 2 days to I was stoked.

I took my shirt off, but there was any place to hang it and I didn't want to put in on the nasty floor. So I hung it on the door. It set the above-door alarm sensor off and a bunch of workers came rushing to my room because they thought I was trying to CTB .

LOL This happened to me too!! I tried to hang my clothes up on the nob and within 30 seconds that door was open and I had the absolute shit startled out of me

 

[LonelyKitten]

I took my shirt off, but there was any place to hang it and I didn't want to put in on the nasty floor. So I hung it on the door. It set the above-door alarm sensor off and a bunch of workers came rushing to my room because they thought I was trying to CTB .

Holy god, the doors have sensors for someone trying to hang themselves in there?

 

[brokeandbroken]

Are there any ways to successfully ctb in the psych ward? A failed attempt would just extend my stay here, it has to be accessible but safe enough..

If it is anything like the last psych ward I went to full of doctor's and nurses who cared for more about collecting a check than patient care then maybe.... That said it would be difficult and the repercussions not worth it. I'd just slowly act like you are getting better so you can get out. All at once would be a concern.... And if you are deadset on it think about how to do it on release.

 

[MatrixPrisoner]

Holy god, the doors have sensors for someone trying to hang themselves in there?

Yup

 

[LonelyKitten]

Yup

Wild. This is morbid but, I gotta say your username fits perfectly with this subject matter

 

[absolutelyyou]

They dont by law all have sensors like that but they're not uncommon and it really speaks to just how many things you cant see that will stop you from ctb. I know how hard it sucks to be in a ward like that but its absolutely not worth it to try there. I'm so sorry you're in the position you are right now.

 

[disabledlife]

If the psychiatric hospital is old enough, there are chances of CTB, with blind spots, tethers, and discover possible sensors (it is visible, it is obvious, because it is not suitable for old doors, walls, etc.). These old buildings are not made with current modernism. However, there is a risk of increased human surveillance. It is still possible that each room is under 24-hour cameras, clothes and sheets which tear easily, in order to avoid a CTB... It's the same in prisons in fact, for suicidal prisoners. In the United Kingdom, in old prisons, guards monitored their inmates 24 hours a day through the door, one guard per cell, for those who were suicidal! I strongly advise you to wait until you get out of the mental hospital, give them the impression that you love life, that you obey them (hopefully their medicinal drugs don't knock you out too much). Try to get help from outside (associations, lawyers, etc.) to obtain temporary exit permits or a permanent exit, as soon as possible. Once you have left the hospital, and provided that you are no longer monitored after discharge, you will be able to CTB according to what you really want, within the limits of the means available unfortunately (materials, money, type of accommodation, hotel, car, etc.).

 

[Deleted User#81194]

I think it's very doable if you can find something to choke on. Be it hard food or even small items. Takes lots of convictions and desperation though. I choked on my food once and got saved. But I could feel myself nearing about to pass out 20 seconds in

 

[disabledlife]

The problem with this method is that SI risks taking over. The IS kicks in when there is too much CO2 in your body. This is why inert gas or hanging yourself is preferable.

 

[brownbear]

Thank you for all the helpful advice and support! Its still unsure how long i will be staying here, likely a month or so. Im allowed to use my phone once a day for an hour.

Im aware that the most rational thing would be to patiently wait until im released and dont risk pulling anything off that would extend my stay. I just feel incredibly miserable here.
If only there was such an utopian, easy and safe method.

 

[Toobrokentofix]

I tried hanging from my bedroom door repeatedly in hospital but got caught. They didn't extend my stay- in fact they let me out completely suicidal still because they said hospital was making me worse. I have BPD though, so hospital admissions are not encouraged for people with my diagnosis. It was unlucky timing wise though. Sometime it'd be hours before anyone would check. Especially during the night.