Logistics of an ephemeral death

[JohnnyBGoode]

By an "ephemeral suicide", I mean one that can be easily forgotten, and would ideally be very convenient to deal with. I do not doubt, not even for a second, that my life itself can be forgotten, nor do I intend to argue that. I am wretched and miserable. But I hesitate to die if I'll contribute any further to the debt I'll leave this world with by making a mess through death. For example, were I to hang myself in my apartment, eventually someone would have to find me and deal with my burdening blue corpse. If I shot myself, someone would have to scrape my grey matter off the walls. I am not leaving anyone behind (except for my beloved cats, but they deserve greater care anyways) as I am an estranged half-hermit, so this is to be my final concern.

Obviously, I'd greatly prefer if it's painless, but I am willing to cede with that so long as I'm satisfied with how convenient it is for the rest of the world (I do deserve to suffer, after all). A lot of the methods I've dreamt up are very contrived and unrealistic, but they fixate a lot on the concept of disappearing in a body of water, which seems promising. I've thought of somehow asphyxiating myself in a river (the peaceful way, not drowning) so that my body can sink and would thus be very unlikely to ever be discovered. It sounds funny, but I have thought of tying cinderblocks to my ankles and throwing myself off a dock like the mafia is known to do, but I'd imagine trying to kill yourself that way would just be so foolish and riddled with logistical issues. Is drowing more bearable if you're drunk? I used to be an alcoholic but I'm always desperate for another reason to lose myself in the bottle again. I've also read a lot on here already about the pitfalls of ODing. Perhaps I could provide my medications so those more knowledgeable could help me with what I should and should not attempt with?

Also, please forgive me for how weird I am. I am a diagnosed schizophrenic. I cannot act right. Just remember, you won't ever have to deal with me again!

 

[U. A.]

I have nothing to add except my appreciation for your avatar, and the amazing coincidence of the first reaction to this post

 

[JohnnyBGoode]

I have nothing to add except my appreciation for your avatar, and the amazing coincidence of the first reaction to this post

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I was beyond elated to see that username. The Mars Volta's lyrics speak to me deeply and I'm very regretful I didn't think of making my username "Cerpin Taxt" before account creation.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I'm not sure that trying to disappear makes it easier for people. They often go out looking for people who just 'vanish'. It quite often causes very intense worry for those left behind- not knowing what happened. Especially if the body is never recovered. If the aim is to spare resources- I don't actually think that attempting to vanish would do that. Quite the opposite probably.

They'll likely try to trace phone records. CCTV. Digital footprint. Money trails to try and work out where someone went. If they figure out you may be in a lake, I imagine they will send out divers. They'd need to establish it is in fact a suicide- rather than a homicide.

The most hassle free suicide I imagine would be in a clinic via assisted suicide. They're expecting to be dealing with a body at the end of it. I imagine a lot of people would in fact prefer to go out this way but- sadly, that choice is denied many of us.

From there, we can only do what we can to make it easier for those having to clear up. Stuff like- lay thick plastic down. Wear an adult diaper. Put up notices to warn people where possible. Try to inform authorities in a reasonable amount of time. I'd say that is our better option. Somewhere private if possible- so emergency services will be the ones dealing with it.