How many people here are trolling or pretending they want to die for attention?

[amy joyce]

This occurred to me because I know there are quite a few people who attempt suicide that don't really want to die. They are screaming for help and because they're hurting make a half ass attempt.

I also wonder what the actual death rate is of people who post here about wanting to die. Is there a buddy recommendation or rule that if you decide to finalize your decision you let them know so some kind of tracking can be made? I think that would be a good idea. This is a particular dark subject and suggestion but I'm curious how many people really don't want to die but post about it for whatever reason between a person laugh to believing they do only to realize it was a lackadaisical thought they became obsessed about.

 

[wine is fine but]

it seems there are many members who have died, and some who have been saved, which considering the method many of those used, is a very risky way to get attention. one method is pretty much guaranteed, and if not found within around 40 minutes, there is no hope of being saved

i certainly hope at least one of them was a cop, a troll or just anything else, but sadly we will never know with most of them

 

[houseofleaves]

How many people here are trolling or pretending they want to die for attention? This occurred to me because I know there are quite a few people who attempt suicide that don't really want to die. They are screaming for help and because they're hurting make a half ass attempt.

Imho, not much. Making a half-assed attempt does not require researching a forum dedicated to quite the opposite: not making a half-assed attempt.

I also wonder what the actual death rate is of people who post here about wanting to die.

It does not matter. Some people come here in their worst moments, when they absolutely want to die, really do. But talking to others who understand them or just posting about their feelings without the all-prevaling censorship of traditional social media helps them feel a bit better and continue living. It does not mean their feelings are fake.

Is there a buddy recommendation or rule that if you decide to finalize your decision you let them know so some kind of tracking can be made? I think that would be a good idea.

No, and enforcing this rule would be impossible and weird.