Discussion Do you ever feel you're just overthinking your method?

[LingeringUnreal]

Yes, I think because of how many attempts I've had I tend to overthink now. I know I want to SN, I just know it can also be painful and unpleasant but I think that's true of any method to some extent. I just want to make sure I get it right the first time because I'm tired of waking up at hospitals, lol.

Edit: to clarify my past attempts were NOT with SN, they were mostly general ODs on psych meds and painkillers and also one hanging attempt. I haven't tried SN but seeing how effective it is has made me consider it more than other methods.

 

[Ta555]

Yes, I think because of how many attempts I've had I tend to overthink now. I know I want to SN, I just know it can also be painful and unpleasant but I think that's true of any method to some extent. I just want to make sure I get it right the first time because I'm tired of waking up at hospitals, lol.

Edit: to clarify my past attempts were NOT with SN, they were mostly general ODs on psych meds and painkillers and also one hanging attempt. I haven't tried SN but seeing how effective it is has made me consider it more than other methods.

Sorry you've been through so much why did your hanging attempt fail?

 

[LingeringUnreal]

Sorry you've been through so much why did your hanging attempt fail?

My roommate was home and heard "something weird" and burst into my room. I thought they were out for the night so that was my bad - I got very close though & was unconscious when they found me. That was my first attempt at hanging ever so it kinda scared me off trying again.

another edit: it was partial, not full suspension.

 

[Ta555]

My roommate was home and heard "something weird" and burst into my room. I thought they were out for the night so that was my bad - I got very close though & was unconscious when they found me. That was my first attempt at hanging ever so it kinda scared me off trying again.

another edit: it was partial, not full suspension.

I'm kinda glad to hear that you were saved, I guess that's everyone's first reaction to hearing about someone being saved. But I'm sorry it didn't work out if you were truly prepared to go.
I thought SN was a good method but recent goodbye threads have put me off. It also takes too long for my liking and I can't count on not being found for 8-12 hours. Full suspension is my preferred method from the resources I have.

 

[downndone]

I don't think there is any question that most of us that contemplate this, overthink it. There are sometimes other considerations, I know I have some, but if we really want to CTB, finding something you can face is important. Sometimes that takes a while.

 

[Ta555]

I don't think there is any question that most of us that contemplate this, overthink it. There are sometimes other considerations, I know I have some, but if we really want to CTB, finding something you can face is important. Sometimes that takes a while.

I mean more like overthinking once you already know what you're going to do and have all your equipment and have practiced but still have doubts. Like counterproductive overthinking.

 

[LingeringUnreal]

I'm kinda glad to hear that you were saved, I guess that's everyone's first reaction to hearing about someone being saved. But I'm sorry it didn't work out if you were truly prepared to go.
I thought SN was a good method but recent goodbye threads have put me off. It also takes too long for my liking and I can't count on not being found for 8-12 hours. Full suspension is my preferred method from the resources I have.

Thank you. Tbh, I do think things happen for reasons sometimes, & I know now I didn't want to die then and there and was being impulsive. Having more time to think about method and timing is always good.

Also understandable. Everyone has different preferred methods, I picked SN because I'm used to putting terrible things in my body and waiting for something to happen lol. I hope regardless of what happens in the end that's it's comfortable for each person. Tbh I would use partial again as a backup if SN didn't work, but full suspension is scary to me for no logical reason.

 

[Ta555]

Thank you. Tbh, I do think things happen for reasons sometimes, & I know now I didn't want to die then and there and was being impulsive. Having more time to think about method and timing is always good.

Also understandable. Everyone has different preferred methods, I picked SN because I'm used to putting terrible things in my body and waiting for something to happen lol. I hope regardless of what happens in the end that's it's comfortable for each person. Tbh I would use partial again as a backup if SN didn't work, but full suspension is scary to me for no logical reason.

I think it would be illogical if you didn't find it scary! Mostly I'm scared of the pain. But it's such a tried and true method that I believe in it most. Even so if I go through with it I plan on using handcuffs and duct tape on my face just in case.