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kudaphillips
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- Apr 17, 2024
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This happens to me also, other members don't seem to mention it. I get drenched In sweat, heart pounding etc, not sure if it's nervous system reaction or anxiety.or whatHey everyone, thank you so much for this site. I have bipolar and several health issues and have been suffering for 30 years. No problems with breathing though that would prohibit this method. My life has gotten to where I just can't keep going anymore. Everything is prepared down to instructions and my will.
I've been reading threads for several weeks and have a setup for nitrogen with EEBD. I went with EEBD because of so many challenges reported with getting the tightness of the exit bag just right and loosing too much nitrogen, but I do have an exit bag I tested with oxygen while waiting for the EEBD to arrive, and it inflates well and works fine. I have it just in case.
I have tested my EEBD several times with oxygen and everything worked well. I was fine with the hood on for even a few minutes with oxygen with no problems with CO2 buildup.
I was able to modify the EEBD hood so the internal mask part fits snug on my face but I can still feel air through the exhale valve when I breathe out. My gas line connections are definitely air tight too so no leaking from the tank to the EEBD.
Today I tried my setup breathing nitrogen for the first time. I have an Argon regulator with flow meter. I tried 40 CFH (which works out to about 22 liters per minute nitrogen, as I understand it). It was easy to breathe.
Within about 5 breaths of nitrogen thought I felt lightheaded but then my heart started pounding and severe anxiety kicked in. I had to stop. I'm at peace with dying. That doesn't scare me. Suffering scares me, but I think this was more physiological. This was about 3 hours ago and I'm still feeling sleepy, fuzzy headed and have a headache. I don't think CO2 would cause those symptoms that quickly, but maybe? This is why I think it was physiological from the nitrogen. I've read all the studies posted in the various threads, several experience posts, the PPH, final exit, etc. several times. I don't think it's as easy as PHP claims though.
I was still hoping I would pass out before the serious SI kicked in.
How can I get past the SI? Has anyone been able to pass out with EEBD? I need to CTB soon before I lose my chance. Thank you for any help!
Also terrified of suffering , not dying . Wish I had the balls for shotgun method …fml