Has anyone else stood at the edge of a cliff / great height and failed to jump?

[itsover14]

I did a lot of research years ago about jumping from a great height, if I recall correctly: since there's a microsecond delay between between what we see and experience, if you jump from a tall enough height, you may not even feel anything on impact.

That might have been specific for if you just reach terminal velocity (I think 1500'); this was over a decade ago I researched this.

Well, I did go and find a cliff, but though it was quite high, it wasn't a sheer cliff face. There were some tree tops maybe 100' below and I was terrified of hitting them and feeling a lot of pain. (And then, I suppose, hitting the ground next and rolling down for hundreds of feet.)

So obviously I chickened out. But, things have truly reached an impasse. And you know, in that 10+, I've done a lot of treatment, medications etc etc. I wonder if I could do it again; I'm considering the Cliffs of Moher which are certainly impressive cliffs.

However, though most people would consider the height (over 700' at its tallest) to be a selling point, well I've been bungy jumping from quite a tall height. And what surprised me the most was how much time I had to think as I fell. So, obviously don't like the thought of that.

And yet and yet and yet. That's what this is all about, getting to the point where even those last seconds of discomfort are acceptable rather than the endless days of my existence. Dealing with things I can't deal with anymore. Well I guess we'll see, I have to make a choice soon. If SN/hanging can't be arranged to my satisfaction, I guess there's just that one option left. I'm at least grateful to be relatively near such ideal cliffs for jumping.

 

[Xiaojiu]

Yes, I was at a bridge in the mountains and failed to jump. I:

 

[itsover14]

Yes, I was at a bridge in the mountains and failed to jump. I:

It's so difficult isn't it :(

But, I am beginning to think that it might be my only option. So, just gonna hafta put up with that terror I guess?! :(

 

[slitwristsbleedcold]

bridge but i was too scared, actually not even scared i just idk, i froze there, ig, and walked away

 

[metfan647]

I have been to a few cliff edges but not with any immediate plan. Along with SN, jumping at height are my planned ways to go.

Excuse my ignorance, but never hears of the Cliffs of Moher. Impressive area and that is some height. I couldn't tell from images if there are any areas without water at the bottom. Even with a fatal height like that, the idea of jumping into water terrifies me.

I have a cliff edge lined up but it's now some distance from me. I've lost the ability to be a bit more impulsive. I have also thought about those few seconds of contemplation and how they could consume me with momentary regret. I, like you, also think that those few seconds can't be worse than the misery of existing.

 

[Xiaojiu]

It's so difficult isn't it :(

But, I am beginning to think that it might be my only option. So, just gonna hafta put up with that terror I guess?! :(

I understand how you feel :( it's so difficult af. The SI is hard to overcome. I'm still dealing with that myself and also guilt for my husband and those I will hurt. The bridge I was at was around 300+ feet. And an old woman driving stopped and picked me up She didn't leave until I got into her vehicle

Also, if you're jumping, please, please, please don't jump from a low height. O:

I read on Reddit recently this year that someone jumped, and ended up disabled with chronic pain. And they regret their decision because they jumped at height that wasn't that high saying their life is now worse before jumping. :(

 

[Aisling1710]

Been there once - just over five years ago. In my case, it was the feeling of 'what if it fails?' and of course the SI. it really is difficult.

 

[itsover14]

bridge but i was too scared, actually not even scared i just idk, i froze there, ig, and walked away

I think literally standing on the edge must be one of the most difficult ways to CTB, actually. Hope it wasn't too painful to do so :(

Been there once - just over five years ago. In my case, it was the feeling of 'what if it fails?' and of course the SI. it really is difficult.

Yes, I want to be guaranteed instant death on impact, you know? So there's that fear + worry about what I'll be thinking as I fall + worry about hitting something on the way down - it truly is a heinous thing to contemplate, this sort of method. But, what choice do we have :(

Hope things aren't too difficult for you right now

I understand how you feel :( it's so difficult af. The SI is hard to overcome. I'm still dealing with that myself and also guilt for my husband and those I will hurt. The bridge I was at was around 300+ feet. And an old woman driving stopped and picked me up She didn't leave until I got into her vehicle

Also, if you're jumping, please, please, please don't jump from a low height. O:

I read on Reddit recently this year that someone jumped, and ended up disabled with chronic pain. And they regret their decision because they jumped at height that wasn't that high saying their life is now worse before jumping. :(

Yes, I do wonder if the SI is worse for this method...? All methods will have that to a degree, but I do think if I could have something the doctors put together I'd be at least spared all the fear of pain etc.

And, no worries, if I go by jumping, it'll be a place 600-700', which is if anything perhaps a wee bit taller than I'd like. (Too much time to think! )

I have been to a few cliff edges but not with any immediate plan. Along with SN, jumping at height are my planned ways to go.

Excuse my ignorance, but never hears of the Cliffs of Moher. Impressive area and that is some height. I couldn't tell from images if there are any areas without water at the bottom. Even with a fatal height like that, the idea of jumping into water terrifies me.

I have a cliff edge lined up but it's now some distance from me. I've lost the ability to be a bit more impulsive. I have also thought about those few seconds of contemplation and how they could consume me with momentary regret. I, like you, also think that those few seconds can't be worse than the misery of existing.

Jumping onto well anything doesn't sound appealing to me tbh, but weirdly, I actually prefer the thought of jumping into water vs rocks from that height? Hitting water from such a height will be like hitting concrete, but I think one's remains will uh still look a bit better, if you know what I mean

But yes, just gonna hafta bite the bullet and suffer through the fear and uncertainty standing at the cliff's edge, if I can't get ahold of SN. Still beats continuing to suffer through everything else. Hope things aren't too bad for you

 

[CumbriaCTB]

I tried to jump from St. Bees Head twice. As I grew up in the eponymous village below, it was naturally the first idea that came into my head regarding jumping.

The first time was Christmas Day 2021. Obviously, I didn't jump. I think the rough weather spooked me - the Irish Sea gets really angry around wintertime.

The second was in May of 2022 about an hour after I got the sack from my work experience position for being mentally ill. It would'vd been quicker but, well, I had to cycle from Whitehaven through Mirehouse to Sandwith, which already required me to cycle uphill in red-hot May sun, and then push my bicycle up the cliff - I can only go so fast! Given that I was absolutely exhausted, it was a clear day, and I saw a bunch of Dutch tourists (there's a sea-bird reservation up there), I decided to abort because I didn't want witnesses phoning the RNLI.

I cycled down the way I came, secretly hoping to slam straight into a tractor or a lorry but no luck, and called the Police on myself as soon as I had signal again; you can't really get sent to the psych ward, as an adult at least, for merely being suicidal here in the UK (although it is on the books) because the NHS only has the resources to keep the straight-jacket people detained. The coppers picked me up in Sandwith and took me home (they already knew the address because this was far from my first run-in with the Police lmao) and gave me a lecture before leaving me alone. Hell of day, I know....

I don't plan on jumping ever again. There's far too many different factors at-play and it seems to just end in drama - like any CTB attempt in a public place which is why throwing myself in front of one of the Sellafield buses is a no-no too. Full-suspension hanging is my current plan but if that stops being an option, for whatever reason, then I might just march myself up that childhood cliff of mine one last time...

 

[slitwristsbleedcold]

I think literally standing on the edge must be one of the most difficult ways to CTB, actually. Hope it wasn't too painful to do so :(

ily sm pls take care of yourself you're so kind

 

[itsgone2]

Yes. Years ago stood for a while on a bridge clearly tall enough. Part of me wanted someone to stop and talk to me. No one did and eventually I just walked away. Your brain fears height so it seems impossible to override. Hanging is similar. At some point you have to step forward. I've been there too.