How difficult is it to overcome Si

[Death is beautiful]

I am sure that Si is not as difficult to overcome as it seems. There are a bunch of videos where people in a pretty positive mood kill themselves, and they do it using fairly painful ways and not something like N or SN. I was also surprised by Muslim terrorists who blow themselves up because they think that paradise gardens are waiting for them after death, in this case it is enough to invent your own paradise after death and try to believe in it
What are your tips for dealing with SI?

 

[FuneralCry]

I think if I knew how to overcome SI, I would no longer be here. It is difficult as we are programmed to survive. I think in my case, I will eventually reach a point of desperation where I cannot think past the thoughts of suicide, and then I believe I will be able to exit this world.

 

[Ednospatient]

I think some people just lack the survival instict, and some (like me) have an extremely strong survival instict which is super annoying.

 

[ChaseBees]

I've overcome it plenty before. Usually I just play music and shut out my thoughts. Just focus on the movements that need to be made

 

[B18]

I've overcome it plenty before. Usually I just play music and shut out my thoughts. Just focus on the movements that need to be made

How do you shut them? Its like mind rush for me when I try to go near ctb

 

[again_noidea]

I've overcome it plenty before. Usually I just play music and shut out my thoughts. Just focus on the movements that need to be made

music really helps!

 

[ChaseBees]

How do you shut them? Its like mind rush for me when I try to go near ctb

I just kind of... give in. Instead of allowing my brain to hope for survival, I just think of success. I find peace in music, so it tends to allow me to take action for ctb without immense amounts of fear.
The only time I contacted someone to help me was when I realized the meds wouldn't kill me but they were another family members prescription, so it would be noticed.
Maybe my brain doesn't have 'good' SI.
I've also heard that taking steps towards being comfortable helps. Like, if youbwere using a gun: getting used to holding it, then putting it up to your head unloaded, then getting used to touching the trigger. Things like that.

 

[B18]

I just kind of... give in. Instead of allowing my brain to hope for survival, I just think of success. I find peace in music, so it tends to allow me to take action for ctb without immense amounts of fear.
The only time I contacted someone to help me was when I realized the meds wouldn't kill me but they were another family members prescription, so it would be noticed.
Maybe my brain doesn't have 'good' SI.
I've also heard that taking steps towards being comfortable helps. Like, if youbwere using a gun: getting used to holding it, then putting it up to your head unloaded, then getting used to touching the trigger. Things like that.

Thank you for sharing

 

[lotus11]

it is pretty fucking hard tbh. Mentally i want to go, I have SN, but i cant seem to oversome si

 

[Ch92921]

I think some people just lack the survival instict, and some (like me) have an extremely strong survival instict which is super annoying.

Brains are different

 

[Jblack]

If I had the answer to that question, I wouldn't be typing this response. When I am truly ready, I plan on taking Alprazolam to help me go through with it. I feel that if I am relaxed enough then stepping off the platform with the rope around my neck won't be so hard. Hopefully, I just step off and hang in space.

 

[Lostkitten1]

Speaking as someone who's tried - a lot - to overcome SI, and clearly failed as many times, it can be really hard. So far I've tried alcohol, taking 8x my normal antidepressants, not taking my antidepressants, and staying awake for several days, as yet with no results other than a screwed sleep cycle and a hangover. I'm open to other suggestions.

 

[Ch92921]

I read about people who didnt have any disease, mental problems or what else. They just decided that they didnt want to live abymore. They really exist! I wished my SI wouldnt be so strong because its a problem!

I will overcome my SI! Deep down in my soul I am not happy.
But I know I can get very impulsive and get into trance. IF this will be my key to freedom?

 

[Rational man]

In my case, I have the option of ending my life on my terms with dignity with this crippling disease, or i can allow the disease slowly take me surrounded by 'loved ones'...ye right. Im expecting to vomit poop at some stage due to increasing bowel blockage. I mean where is the dignity in vomiting poop. why would my SI kick in faced with that?

 

[victoria91]

I've tried jumping a few times and every time si kicks in. It's powerful and it literally stops me.

Obviously some can over come it easier then others

 

[Rational man]

I've tried jumping a few times and every time si kicks in. It's powerful and it literally stops me.

Obviously some can over come it easier then others

There was one case i recall near me of a man who jumped off a cliff. It was curious because witnesses to the even t described in detail how he meticulously parked his car. At one stage, even getting back in because the car was parked slightly at an angle. Having realinged the car, he got out and calmly walked and went over the top. Apparently without hesitation! Ive always wondered how he overcame his SI so rationally!.

 

[MeltedJello]

It is really difficult to overcome, however for me, I usually try to view my suicide as an everyday task like eating or something during my past attempts. I try to focus on what actions that need to be done & not worry too much about it being a final/last task. I think the reason why survival instinct is so strong for some is, because we often think too much about failure, consequences of failure, others reasons to live, and the pain and/or discomfort that is to be experienced.

In short and imo, don't think too much & focus on the actions that need to be done to succeed a task. Easier said than done of course.

 

[AnonymousS]

It is really difficult to overcome, however for me, I usually try to view my suicide as an everyday task like eating or something during my past attempts. I try to focus on what actions that need to be done & not worry too much about it being a final/last task. I think the reason why survival instinct is so strong for some is, because we often think too much about failure, consequences of failure, others reasons to live, and the pain and/or discomfort that is to be experienced.

In short and imo, don't think too much & focus on the actions that need to be done to succeed a task. Easier said than done of course.

Yes i think you're right, the mind is a powerful thing. Overthinking can lead to various stressful things in just normal everyday life.

 

[eternalmelancholy]

I think some people just lack the survival instict, and some (like me) have an extremely strong survival instict which is super annoying.

The way I see it is unless your personal will is stronger than your instinctual will, ctb will be impossible. People who ctb'ed just had the sheer will power to overcome their SI.

I think it is just a matter of timing. You have to be in a good mental condition on the day you ctb. So you can overcome your fear and detach yourself from SI. That's my theory anyway.

 

[Lucifer'sRight]

I am sure that Si is not as difficult to overcome as it seems. There are a bunch of videos where people in a pretty positive mood kill themselves, and they do it using fairly painful ways and not something like N or SN. I was also surprised by Muslim terrorists who blow themselves up because they think that paradise gardens are waiting for them after death, in this case it is enough to invent your own paradise after death and try to believe in it
What are your tips for dealing with SI

depending on the way you go, from experience much harder if you for example plan on jumping. the best method ever is to be conscious of the afterlife. i say conscious not believe because afterlife IS a fact for me. so maybe research accounts of people who clinically died...?