Nothingheretofear

Nothingheretofear

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Sep 28, 2018
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Hello,

This is my first post after a long time of reading this site. I'll give a brief background to me, but feel free to skip to the end where I'll be discussing my ways out.

I'm 20 and live in the UK. I spent 20 months, between the ages of 16-18, sectioned and inpatient in secure and open wards. I've tried therapy and different cocktails of medications, yet the depression always return with full vengeance. On top of my MH, last year my grandfather died of cancer, and the next day my best friend took her life by train. Since then my life has gradually deteriorated. People around me say I have 'potential' and that I'm intelligent, but I think the worst thing about depression is knowing how much you could achieve, but not being able to achieve it. I'm just fucking up everything, and I've decided that enough is enough. I'm stuck in a rut, with no options left, and I'm sick of going to bed every night, kidding myself that tomorrow holds hope.

The method

I've tried OD'ing (however I throw up even at the thought of it now), ligatures, cutting arteries, and jumping, but I'm still fucking here, and want a quick way out. I want to die by train, however I need to plan the logistics. I know various stations where high-speed trains travel through, however none of which near to me have tunnels where I can hide round the corner. I could travel but it's simpler to do it at stations where I know there's no barriers, and know the platforms/times etc. I would prefer not to trespass, but the idea of just laying my neck down on a track seems so much more ideal than jumping at random as a train approaches.

A few questions though for British folk, as our railways are ridiculously secure, with fewer level crossings.
(And well done to those who have made it through this stupidly lengthy post too).

How quickly can rail staff detect trespassers around/on stations Vs. on long stretches through the countryside?

These high-speed trains top at 125mph, but would they slow down around stations, even if they don't stop there?

And anyone within the midlands/east midlands, with any guidance, please PM me. Thank you, so so much. I've done my time inpatient, and now I'm in crisis again. I tried reaching out, one last time, but now I'm ready. I feel so calm about it, and I just want to make the plan as smooth as possible. Please help me out- I've read all the threads and sites on train suicides, but I need UK-specific help

Thank you
 
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TheEndOfTime

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Sep 27, 2018
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Someone I knew stood in a level crossing when the barriers went down and the train hit him and needless to say he didn't survive...however they do spot you they don't have enough time to warn the train on level crossings I'm guessing. In the UK btw.
 
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Nothingheretofear

Nothingheretofear

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Sep 28, 2018
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Someone I knew stood in a level crossing when the barriers went down and the train hit him and needless to say he didn't survive...however they do spot you they don't have enough time to warn the train on level crossings I'm guessing. In the UK btw.

Thank you, I guess when they're going so fast the breaking distance is a lot longer than we realise. Speed wouldn't matter so long as I can ensure my neck is on the rails
 
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Nothingheretofear

Nothingheretofear

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Sep 28, 2018
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So I think today is gonna be the day if all goes to plan. I don't even feel worse than the usual depression, I just feel numb to the point that every minute feels uncomfortable.

I'm going to travel to a station 30 minutes away via train. This gives me time to finalise my notes (including an apology to the train driver), and relax myself with some lorazepam and a bottle of wine. The platform back to my home town is on the same path bit to the platform where the high speed trains travel. They have low fences to separate the 2 platforms, but then there's instructions on how to open the gate? Seems a bit stupid considering they don't ever stop at that station, but I'm not complaining :)

I hope this works, because the repercussions of this failing/being 'saved' will undoubtedly put me back on section. I can't do that. There's no help left for me. I think the fucked up thing is that I'm pretty sure I would be living a worthwhile life if it wasn't for my mental health problems. I hope I find peace, and I hope I can succeed quickly. Thank you for the guidance, and I hope every one of you finds tranquility
 
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Sayo

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Aug 22, 2018
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'I think the worst thing about depression is knowing how much you could achieve, but not being able to achieve it' Well said.

I really hope everything works out for you, and I'm so sorry for all you've been through.
 
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throwaway123

throwaway123

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Aug 5, 2018
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Hey, I can relate. I'm in a similar situation. I'm about to do it in a couple of days and I know I can't end up failing. It's a lot of pressure but it's worth it.

Good luck!
 
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couldntthinkofaname

couldntthinkofaname

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Aug 31, 2018
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good luck
 
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TheEndOfTime

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Hope it's not near me I don't wanna be waiting hours for my next train...good luck bud!
 
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Arak

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Sep 21, 2018
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I would get depressed of that 'mental health' service.

Are you sure it will cut off your neck properly ? I mean, if there is some kind of wheel protection that will sort of push your head aside ... part of your body may be cut off, imagine your survive but paraplegic or without legs ... as a vegetable ... That's probably the worst.
I'm not where you are at, but I did consider that. I recall a picture of an American man lying down on the rails, wanting to end it ... But I don't know what it's like in the UK.

'These high-speed trains top at 125mph, but would they slow down around stations, even if they don't stop there? ' I would investigate.

I guess people here will either hear or not hear from you again ...
 
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bigj75

bigj75

“From Knowledge springs power."
Sep 1, 2018
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'I think the worst thing about depression is knowing how much you could achieve, but not being able to achieve it' Well said.

I really hope everything works out for you, and I'm so sorry for all you've been through.
That's a really good quote.
 
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Avicii

Avicii

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Sep 4, 2018
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So I think today is gonna be the day if all goes to plan. I don't even feel worse than the usual depression, I just feel numb to the point that every minute feels uncomfortable.

I'm going to travel to a station 30 minutes away via train. This gives me time to finalise my notes (including an apology to the train driver), and relax myself with some lorazepam and a bottle of wine. The platform back to my home town is on the same path bit to the platform where the high speed trains travel. They have low fences to separate the 2 platforms, but then there's instructions on how to open the gate? Seems a bit stupid considering they don't ever stop at that station, but I'm not complaining :)

I hope this works, because the repercussions of this failing/being 'saved' will undoubtedly put me back on section. I can't do that. There's no help left for me. I think the fucked up thing is that I'm pretty sure I would be living a worthwhile life if it wasn't for my mental health problems. I hope I find peace, and I hope I can succeed quickly. Thank you for the guidance, and I hope every one of you finds tranquility
Which county you in
 
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Arak

Enlightened
Sep 21, 2018
1,176
As morbid as it may be, I´d like to learn if the OP committed the act, the method he used, the speed of the train, the results and if he succeeded. The last two may be double, I realize.
 
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ctoan

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Sep 30, 2018
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@Arak

"Are you sure it will cut off your neck properly ? I mean, if there is some kind of wheel protection that will sort of push your head aside "


yes. it will

" part of your body may be cut off, imagine your survive but paraplegic or without legs ... "


now you are just contradicting yourself. the way bigger bone of the legs gets cut but the neck not?
 
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Arak

Enlightened
Sep 21, 2018
1,176
@ctoan ,

Just a hypothetical scenario when some kind of 'wheel protection' (???) would sort of prevent your neck form being neatly cut off. What if you were shoved/pushed/bumped forward into the air and having the train drive over you in a different position ? It really depends on the mechanics of everything. I read somewhere about 'wheel protection' and that you'd have to stand in front of the train but that may not apply to the OP.
 
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Arak

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Sep 21, 2018
1,176
As morbid as it may be, I´d like to learn if the OP committed the act, the method he used, the speed of the train, the results and if he succeeded. The last two may be double, I realize.

Repeating myself. I doubt it is possible to verify unless the OP did not go through with the act.
 

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