How do you find out about your favourite method?

[Jule_from_Germany]

I don't know yet if I will commit suicide or when. I'd just like to know which aspects you consider when you choose your method

 

[FuneralCry]

I think that when choosing a method the aspects to consider would be how reliable it is and for me it would be peacefulness as the more painful the method the higher chance there is of the survival instinct kicking in, causing the attempt to fail. My favourite method would be something as peaceful as Nembutal but sadly that cannot be easily accessed, the problem is that we exist in this anti-suicide society where we are denied access to peaceful and reliable method options and I can imagine the inaccessibility of suicide keeps many people trapped here in this horrible world.

 

[Jule_from_Germany]

I think that when choosing a method the aspects to consider would be how reliable it is and for me it would be peacefulness as the more painful the method the higher chance there is of the survival instinct kicking in, causing the attempt to fail. My favourite method would be something as peaceful as Nembutal but sadly that cannot be easily accessed, the problem is that we exist in this anti-suicide society where we are denied access to peaceful and reliable method options and I can imagine the inaccessibility of suicide keeps many people trapped here in this horrible world.

Yeah. To me one main aspect is, whether I can still get it done once I decide to do it. Maybe at that time some methods aren't possible anymore

 

[TAW122]

When it comes to methods, I look for reliability, accessibility, and comfort. Reliability is the odds and chance of success, accessibility is whether one can readily access them (without having to go through extreme lengths or unnecessary amounts of difficulty in cost, time, and effort. Finally, comfort refers to whether it is painful, unpleasant, or whether it is peaceful and duration of the CTB as a method that is uncomfortable is not necessarily a good choice as one's SI (survival instinct) will likely interfere with the attempt, resulting in a high chance of failure or unpleasant CTB.

 

[Aisley]

For years I've had this kife in my cupboard. It's a heavy, expensive chef's knife, very, very sharp. When I first got it and ran my thumb along it, it was like slicing butter, and tensions I didn't know I had eased in my head. It's too sharp to use for food; there would be a constant risk of fingertips going in the salad. So I put it away, no one touches it, and I always know it's there.
Then I joined this site and rather quickly learned about the charcoal method. Now that's my plan. Might not work the first time, but it will work in the end.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

The CO method (with charcoal or if available with sulfuric + formic acid) will always be available. It's my method of choice because it's pretty much painless, with no SI kicking in and I can go to sleep forever peacefully in the case I CTB. This method needs proper preparations and need some safety precautions. But it's very effective.

 

[willitpass]

I visualize in my head going through the actions of a method and consider how much anxiety I get during it (only with reliable methods of course). If the anxiety is so bad merely thinking about it that I want to chicken out, then it isn't the right method for me. That's why I couldn't shoot myself, whenever I imagine doing it I get too anxious to pull the trigger, however when I imagine hanging myself I'm able to get over the anxiety of letting go and hanging.

 

[Jule_from_Germany]

The CO method (with charcoal or if available with sulfuric + formic acid) will always be available. It's my method of choice because it's pretty much painless, with no SI kicking in and I can go to sleep forever peacefully in the case I CTB. This method needs proper preparations and need some safety precautions. But it's very effective

I've never thought about that one. It's like a BBQ setup, right?
When I was diagnosed with an early state of Multiple Sclerosis, I stood on our balcony, thinking about jumping down, which would have been stupid, because I only live on the 2nd floor

 

[Praestat_Mori]

It's like a BBQ setup, right?

yes

 

[joshdoc]

I visualize in my head going through the actions of a method and consider how much anxiety I get during it (only with reliable methods of course). If the anxiety is so bad merely thinking about it that I want to chicken out, then it isn't the right method for me. That's why I couldn't shoot myself, whenever I imagine doing it I get too anxious to pull the trigger, however when I imagine hanging myself I'm able to get over the anxiety of letting go and hanging.

I will be hanging myself before long;my question to you:do you imagine partial suspension of the full drop method?

 

[outrider567]

pph book--Nitrogen

 

[Forever Sleep]

I was researching suicide methods online. Came across SN in a police report (of all things!) Saw it in other reports and finally the NYT article which brought me here. I have considered other methods but for me- it seems like the best fit. (Let's hope so ultimately.)

 

[day]

With my method I weighed all the options I have basically available to me then decided on the one with the highest success rate. Is it my favorite way to CTB? Probably not but it is the one I'be decided to use when I'm ready.

 

[Sweet Tart]

Because depression makes it SO difficult for me to get even the smallest things done, it's almost funny (not really) how much effort is needed to find the right method, obtain needed items, and then have the space, time, and composure to carry it out.

I imagine that events outside of my control will motivate me to use whatever means are available, if and when the time comes.