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haveyounoheartx

haveyounoheartx

take some of this, it'll calm you down...
Apr 18, 2026
14
okay so recently i've tried to do ligature strangulation using a shoelace with the hopes of succeeding, but unfortunately i failed as i just couldn't pass out 😿 i don't have any access to other methods thus i'm stuck with this one... man it would be a lie to say i'm not disappointed with this failed attempt, but well i'll just have to keep trying i guess.

i've been thinking that maybe i didn't pull the lace tight enough and that's why it didn't work, so i plan on trying again soon. though that begs the question... does this method actually even work? are there any videos of successful attempts with LS? lots of people here say it's hard to pull off and that kind of lowers my confidence in being able to succeed. i hope someone here can provide more insight on ligature strangulation 'cause i really wanna ctb already, and this method seems so simple in theory 💔

also when i fully tied and tightened the lace around my neck icl it did feel kinda good; i'm not sure if that's a good sign or not ;-;
 
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Hollowman

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Dec 14, 2021
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Yes, there's plenty of pics of people succeeding if you search ligature strangulation. Zipties will work way better than shoelaces.
 
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bpdscared9

bpdscared9

scared kitty
Apr 21, 2026
116
There's a thread here on how to properly do it.

 
cakedog

cakedog

waiting for the respawn
Dec 13, 2025
149
Theoretically yes it's possible (there are documented cases) but like you said it's hard to pull off and requires a bit of practice
Maybe the reason why you couldn't pass out is because you didn't apply enough pressure some user said that the difference with ls and fsh/psh is that it's entirely up to you and how tight you can pull the ligature since there's no force helping you here like gravity would with fsh

so i guess practicing or simulating these scenarios would provide very little results since you aren't pulling enough or aren't testing with the intention of dying (at least not in that moment)
if you want to test your ligature or experience what unconsciousness feels like just press your shoelace tight against your carotids without a fixed knot

i'm also planning to use this method since like you i don't have a lot of options available but what really worries me is which knot to use and the fact that the knot would be in front the neck which i heard was the worst for fsh (idk if it applies to ls as well but i've always heard sides or back of the neck would be ideal)
 
spiders.in.my.head

spiders.in.my.head

chronically stupid
Dec 21, 2025
110
A thing that helped me finally apply pressure to the cartoids, so i acc passed out and didn't get the exploding head feeling, was switching to a wider ligature. that and quite a few practice tries and failed attempts until i found the right spot.
good luck!
 
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IMDEADALREADY

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Apr 17, 2026
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A thing that helped me finally apply pressure to the cartoids, so i acc passed out and didn't get the exploding head feeling, was switching to a wider ligature. that and quite a few practice tries and failed attempts until i found the right spot.
good luck!
But how did you wake up again?
And how did you feel after
 
spiders.in.my.head

spiders.in.my.head

chronically stupid
Dec 21, 2025
110
But how did you wake up again?
And how did you feel after
Didn't tie the final knot, only the half knot cuz I was just experimenting, so it didn't keep the pressure. Woke up almost immediately and i felt fine. A little dizzy and lightheaded but otherwise fine.
 
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sickofeverything

Specialist
Apr 17, 2026
374
A thing that helped me finally apply pressure to the cartoids, so i acc passed out and didn't get the exploding head feeling, was switching to a wider ligature. that and quite a few practice tries and failed attempts until i found the right spot.
good luck!
What do you mean by a wider ligature? I'm having trouble passing out and keep getting the exploding head feeling
 
Cepheuss

Cepheuss

Student
Apr 17, 2023
118
It can work but to be realistic it probably wont. You can try partial but full suspension is the best bet.
 
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sickofeverything

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Apr 17, 2026
374
wider, thicker rope or shoelace or whtv
Oh I see, I thought you meant a gap between the knot and your neck. Do you think a scarf would have a better reaction then since that's even thicker and could cover the whole neck? I'm scared of it breaking or a slip knot not sliding with it but a 12 mm rope still gives me the blood filled head feeling
 
spiders.in.my.head

spiders.in.my.head

chronically stupid
Dec 21, 2025
110
Oh I see, I thought you meant a gap between the knot and your neck. Do you think a scarf would have a better reaction then since that's even thicker and could cover the whole neck? I'm scared of it breaking or a slip knot not sliding with it but a 12 mm rope still gives me the blood filled head feeling
could be worth a try, but i wouldnt do it in an acc attempt right off the bat, more like try it out experimentally to find out what works and what doesn't.
 
endboss

endboss

Student
Apr 8, 2026
103
I tried ligature strangulation this morning. 10 times I only got the head explosion feeling, but once it really worked. You will know instantly when it works. It comes in 5-10 seconds and you start passing out and the hands are tingling. I think when I am ready to ctb, I will try a few times and when I feel that I am about to pass out I will make the knot.
 

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