I'm making this post because I see a lot of people on the forum asking questions about cutting, OD, jumping, etc.
Let's start with cutting:
According to a post by Harvard, their bar graph lists the suicide methods and the percentage that succeeded.
Keep in mind, this was from 2012 but the principle remains the same. Cutting has a 1.2% success rate, while firearms had an 82.5% success rate.
Not only is cutting painful, you need to successfully cut deep enough to reach an artery to bleed out, and your biggest enemy can kick in. Survival instinct. Unless your mentally insane or extremely drunk, it won't let you cut deep enough to kill yourself. You will instead feel pain and eventually be unable to continue.
Now overdosing:
According to that same graph, drug/poison overdose has had a 1.5% success rate. Now, this is a much more "passive" action so it is easier to do. But unlike in the movies, a bottle of medicine isn't guaranteed to kill you. These things need to be researched, and the ppeh basically has that research for you.
You'll likely vomit it back up or it was not deadly enough.
Night night method:
This is a bit dubious in my opinion. The principle and method is solid, don't get me wrong. However, I have found much debate in the thread about its success rate. I know for a fact that it can kill you, but most will likely fail. Why? It can actually be difficult, especially for those with thick necks or a weak pulse.
Tourinquet method:
Same principle as night night, but using a tourniquet or hand made one. This method was included in the five last acts and its my method of choice honestly. Though, success is only guaranteed (and comfortable) if you can do it correctly.
SN:
The undisputed king of CTB methods. Its painless and peaceful. However, there have been many crackdowns on it. Especially in the UK and Australia.
The reason I don't do this is because its a hassle. You need to fake having panic attacks to get a prescription for benzodiazepine (or however you spell it)
Not to mention, if you want to have a better chance you need to get more medicine to not vomit it out, and its a huge hassle to get.
Jumping:
Guaranteed if you're high enough. Again, your greatest enemy is SI on this method. You also need to find some place tall enough so you don't break some bones or become a vegetable instead.
Hanging:
Works, you just need a good place to hold your weight and a good material (rope or other things you can buy are a store).
Decapitation:
Obviously guaranteed, you can't just stick your head back on you and call it a day. It is an extremely brutal method, however. Do this as a last resort.
Suicide by cop:
Don't. You're traumatizing someone else and there is no guarantee you will die. Just don't.
Firearms:
Reliable and guaranteed if you shoot at the right angle but could be a hassle to get depending on your budget and where you live (especially in the states)
Shallow water blackout:
Countless cases of deaths occurring, but this is harder for some people and easier for others. It works, but it's not for everyone.
Hope this helps at least one or two people.
Let's start with cutting:
According to a post by Harvard, their bar graph lists the suicide methods and the percentage that succeeded.
Keep in mind, this was from 2012 but the principle remains the same. Cutting has a 1.2% success rate, while firearms had an 82.5% success rate.
Not only is cutting painful, you need to successfully cut deep enough to reach an artery to bleed out, and your biggest enemy can kick in. Survival instinct. Unless your mentally insane or extremely drunk, it won't let you cut deep enough to kill yourself. You will instead feel pain and eventually be unable to continue.
Now overdosing:
According to that same graph, drug/poison overdose has had a 1.5% success rate. Now, this is a much more "passive" action so it is easier to do. But unlike in the movies, a bottle of medicine isn't guaranteed to kill you. These things need to be researched, and the ppeh basically has that research for you.
You'll likely vomit it back up or it was not deadly enough.
Night night method:
This is a bit dubious in my opinion. The principle and method is solid, don't get me wrong. However, I have found much debate in the thread about its success rate. I know for a fact that it can kill you, but most will likely fail. Why? It can actually be difficult, especially for those with thick necks or a weak pulse.
Tourinquet method:
Same principle as night night, but using a tourniquet or hand made one. This method was included in the five last acts and its my method of choice honestly. Though, success is only guaranteed (and comfortable) if you can do it correctly.
SN:
The undisputed king of CTB methods. Its painless and peaceful. However, there have been many crackdowns on it. Especially in the UK and Australia.
The reason I don't do this is because its a hassle. You need to fake having panic attacks to get a prescription for benzodiazepine (or however you spell it)
Not to mention, if you want to have a better chance you need to get more medicine to not vomit it out, and its a huge hassle to get.
Jumping:
Guaranteed if you're high enough. Again, your greatest enemy is SI on this method. You also need to find some place tall enough so you don't break some bones or become a vegetable instead.
Hanging:
Works, you just need a good place to hold your weight and a good material (rope or other things you can buy are a store).
Decapitation:
Obviously guaranteed, you can't just stick your head back on you and call it a day. It is an extremely brutal method, however. Do this as a last resort.
Suicide by cop:
Don't. You're traumatizing someone else and there is no guarantee you will die. Just don't.
Firearms:
Reliable and guaranteed if you shoot at the right angle but could be a hassle to get depending on your budget and where you live (especially in the states)
Shallow water blackout:
Countless cases of deaths occurring, but this is harder for some people and easier for others. It works, but it's not for everyone.
Hope this helps at least one or two people.
