Discussion In your last moments did you regret?

[apathetic.]

For those who attempted suicide but failed (obviously lol), did you regret your decision in the moment?

 

[chocolatebar]

I've made a pact with myself that I will never attempt to ctb while in a state of crisis, but I will do it while calm and conscious of my actions. It's going to be a rational decision. So far, I already tries a couple of times and I don't regret anything but not being to do it properly.

 

[BobMorane]

I didn't regret it I was just so pissed how life had unfolded and it gave fuel to make the decision.

 

[one.way.out]

I regretted it while I was in the moment. But about 30 minutes later I realized I should have continued.

 

[ElyNoFantasy]

I'm 24, have been suicidal since I'm 13.
I was at peace and did not regret my decision a single second.
Today the only thing I regret is having failed.
Hope next time (soon) I'll never wake up ! *Fingers crossed *

 

[apathetic.]

I regretted it while I was in the moment. But about 30 minutes later I realized I should have continued.

Same

 

[weallneedtovent]

No regrets at all - my only regret was that I failed...

 

[InNihilum]

Never regretted on my four attempts. Never tried to reach for help during them either, was completely calm.
Felt a bit sad, yes, but no regrets.

 

[Ednospatient]

I attempted partial hanging thrice and the feeling I felt the most after attempting was failure, not regret

 

[apathetic.]

No regrets at all - my only regret was that I failed...

Never regretted on my four attempts. Never tried to reach for help during them either, was completely calm.
Felt a bit sad, yes, but no regrets.

How are you so calm?

 

[weallneedtovent]

How are you so calm?

Been supressing emotions for years, 'regret' isn't a particularly strong emotion so never had much of an issue with it

 

[InNihilum]

How are you so calm?

Thinking about CTB all the time may lead to a certain internal peace I suppose, all parts of me have agreed that it is wise and time to leave.

 

[Mentalmick]

No I didn't.

 

[stygal]

I sometimes regret for chickening out - no "real" attempts but always changed my mind and tbh nothing got better - living in a downward spiral.

 

[Tamz]

At the time I had no regrets. Was angry for a long while after. Was found just a little too soon but still ended up in a coma with machines keeping me alive. Damn machines/technology just taking over, damn them! Lol

 

[Brokenwithbpd]

No regrets at all except I didn't get the job done sooner

 

[FuneralCry]

I'm not sure it would count as a proper attempt, but one day last year, I reached a point of desperation and intended to do it, but the SI held me back and I did not get very far. I wish I left then. That is the only regret that I have. I feel as though I should have ctb at an earlier age. I wish it was easier to let go of life.

 

[apathetic.]

I'm not sure it would count as a proper attempt, but one day last year, I reached a point of desperation and intended to do it, but the SI held me back and I did not get very far. I wish I left then. That is the only regret that I have. I feel as though I should have ctb at an earlier age. I wish it was easier to let go of life.

Me too. I wish I had done it when I was young and dumb. Now I'm stuck in a complicated situation

I sometimes regret for chickening out - no "real" attempts but always changed my mind and tbh nothing got better - living in a downward spiral.

One thing I've learnt is that it doesn't get any better

At the time I had no regrets. Was angry for a long while after. Was found just a little too soon but still ended up in a coma with machines keeping me alive. Damn machines/technology just taking over, damn them! Lol

Hanging was your method I'm assuming?

 

[Jumping_realms]

Yes.

I regret them not killing me. Honestly though, no regrets while attempting.

 

[Chiisai]

For those who attempted suicide but failed (obviously lol), did you regret your decision in the moment?

Hmmm... It was not regret because of something related to life, it was regret not being able to CTB when I had the chance after overcoming SI.

 

[apathetic.]

Hmmm... It was not regret because of something related to life, it was regret not being able to CTB when I had the chance after overcoming SI.

How did you overcome si ?

 

[fox_wannabe]

For those who attempted suicide but failed (obviously lol), did you regret your decision in the moment?

No, I just pulled back out of SI. Later I literally couldn't pass certain point during partial hanging. I automatically backed out.

 

[clown_17]

I didn't regret it but I was shocked and how under prepared I was. When I felt myself passing out, seeing spots in my vision, and this unbearable pressure on my limbs and neck it was like I just wanted to stop and re think it, not because I wanted to live but because the experience was very unexpectedly unpleasant.

 

[Chiisai]

How did you overcome si ?

Element of Surprise.

 

[apathetic.]

Hmm

I didn't regret it but I was shocked and how under prepared I was. When I felt myself passing out, seeing spots in my vision, and this unbearable pressure on my limbs and neck it was like I just wanted to stop and re think it, not because I wanted to live but because the experience was very unexpectedly unpleasant.

partial hanging right?

No, I just pulled back out of SI. Later I literally couldn't pass certain point during partial hanging. I automatically backed out.

Partial is a hit or miss. I think full sus is better because even with SI you do die anyways.

 

[clown_17]

Ye

Hmm

partial hanging right?

Partial is a hit or miss. I think full sus is better because even with SI you do die anyways.

Yes it was partial. Personally I still believe partial is better than full, don't think I could ever commit to full knowing how painful it is

 

[tiredplant777]

I'm grateful for all of these replies. One of the things I hear the most is that those who attempt suicide and survive say they regretted it instantly after they attempted. I have never attempted. Got kind of close once though. It's such a relief to know that this isn't necessarily the case. I wonder now if that's just an urban myth to try to get people to stick around.

 

[ContinuousJump]

didn't regret it but I was shocked and how under prepared I was.

Under prepared?

One of the things I hear the most is that those who attempt suicide and survive say they regretted it instantly after they attempted. ... It's such a relief to know that this isn't necessarily the case. I wonder now if that's just an urban myth to try to get people to stick around.

Unless a serious, scientific survey-study was reporting it (where we could look at the data)... I'd think you're right.

Yeah, lie to make 'em more scared... and lie to worry 'em that their "last moment" will be feeling profound regret... YEAH THERE'S NOT SOME SERIOUSLY EVIL FUCKING SHIT in planting that seed.

 

[SOL3HIRO]

I think I'm the same as the majority of these replies; I only regret failing. I would say some failed attempts were bc of complications like doorknobs failing me and not doing things correctly but some were also because of SI. I have found that the most comfortable attempt of partial I've done was on my knees and leaning forward. It's a lot more comfortable than standing and it's a lot easier to apply pressure to your neck. I'm not sure if this is secure enough once you pass out to CTB but I just thought I'd put it out there.

 

[callme]

Changing their minds is a self-defeating reasoning, because of the method.

Not many back out of a fast-acting drug or poison. Now, who plays with human life into submitting those in need into "changing their minds"?