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I know there are better, less painful ways to ctb but I've had an eating disorder for years. It's always been one of my goals to die from starvation, but I'm considering different methods. I have no idea what started me on this, but it's really just a childhood dream from highschool ig

It's taking too long.

Even if I have dangerously low BMIs, I think I'm too young to die from it. Sometimes I even bounce back. I can be a real stress eater and put the weight back on. And, I feel like it's far too easy for others to intervene. You can tell someone has a problem if they are too damn skinny, and every time I get around bmi 16/under, someone wants to have an intervention with me.

I don't really know. Feels like I'm cheating if I die by overdose or something more likely to kill me (I know this is not true, but it's how I feel right now). maybe I just wanna die slowly and painfully. I'm really not sure
 
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neverwashere

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honestly, if you try to die by starvation the chances of someone stepping in before its "too late" are pretty high. like you said, every time you get too skinny someone tries staging an intervention-- so maybe if you want a slow and gradual way out, look into ways that are more subtle or not as easy to catch on to? i can't really think of any methods that fit the bill right now (i personally want to go out quickly, without putting too much thought into it, so i haven't done a whole lot of research into similar methods), but there are probably a few out there

and just so you know, dying from an overdose isn't cheating. if pain is what you're going for, that may actually be your best bet since overdoses are usually unpleasant.

the way i see it is that the method itself doesn't really matter as long as its effective. someone who dies from an overdose is just as dead as someone who hangs themselves-- its all just a means to an end
 
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honestly, if you try to die by starvation the chances of someone stepping in before its "too late" are pretty high. like you said, every time you get too skinny someone tries staging an intervention-- so maybe if you want a slow and gradual way out, look into ways that are more subtle or not as easy to catch on to? i can't really think of any methods that fit the bill right now (i personally want to go out quickly, without putting too much thought into it, so i haven't done a whole lot of research into similar methods), but there are probably a few out there

and just so you know, dying from an overdose isn't cheating. if pain is what you're going for, that may actually be your best bet since overdoses are usually unpleasant.

the way i see it is that the method itself doesn't really matter as long as its effective. someone who dies from an overdose is just as dead as someone who hangs themselves-- its all just a means to an end

I am not real sure of how overdosing works. Maybe I need to look into it more. To be completely honest, I have never looked at other methods. This has always been what I have wanted, but if you go at something for long enough, you know it's not going to work. I know I'll stay suffering for a LONG time if I keep trying to pass this way. And, sometimes I feel like shit for wasting medical attention, as I've been (forcibly) sent to a few specialist doctors. I would really rather their already short funds go to someone who has a chance of recovery/wants to live.

And, tbh, you're right. Dead is dead. I've no idea why I'm so attached to this method of ctb, but it's been my choice for years. Maybe it's comforting?
 
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I am not real sure of how overdosing works. Maybe I need to look into it more. To be completely honest, I have never looked at other methods. This has always been what I have wanted, but if you go at something for long enough, you know it's not going to work. I know I'll stay suffering for a LONG time if I keep trying to pass this way. And, sometimes I feel like shit for wasting medical attention, as I've been (forcibly) sent to a few specialist doctors. I would really rather their already short funds go to someone who has a chance of recovery/wants to live.

And, tbh, you're right. Dead is dead. I've no idea why I'm so attached to this method of ctb, but it's been my choice for years. Maybe it's comforting?
Hm... well, are you looking to suffer for a long time? Most of the methods in the resources megathread are relatively fast acting so I'm not sure what to suggest if that's the case.
I totally get being attatched to a certain method though, I'm the same way with partial hanging. I'm planning to attempt again soon, even though I failed both of my previous attempts because of annoying SI where I sat up as soon as I began to black out. Sigh, if only full suspension wasn't so painful... but then again, I'll be dead eventually, why should I worry about the level of pain I experience? It's not like it will matter or like I'll be alive to remember it lmao
 
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WAITING TO DIE

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I tried suicide by VSED once and it was a long, drawn out method, and ultimately failed.
 
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Hm... well, are you looking to suffer for a long time? Most of the methods in the resources megathread are relatively fast acting so I'm not sure what to suggest if that's the case.
I totally get being attatched to a certain method though, I'm the same way with partial hanging. I'm planning to attempt again soon, even though I failed both of my previous attempts because of annoying SI where I sat up as soon as I began to black out. Sigh, if only full suspension wasn't so painful... but then again, I'll be dead eventually, why should I worry about the level of pain I experience? It's not like it will matter or like I'll be alive to remember it lmao
I'm not, no. I did think I deserved to suffer at some point, but I meant to say that continuing with this method meant I would be trapped on this planet for a LONG time. It won't be effective, and I'm just wasting resources that should go to other people. Not sure If I communicated it super clearly but

Hanging is a method I could see why you'd get attached to. I also find it to be appealing and I'd also consider it, I think. But, it's one of those ones I'd be terrified to fuck up. I've read stories about it leaving people brain-dead, not dead-dead. I'm sorry you didn't achieve your goal, though. I know the feeling. Are there ways you could numb yourself? Unfamiliar with it
I tried suicide by VSED once and it was a long, drawn out method, and ultimately failed.
Is VSED what it's called on SS? I'm mostly familiar with pro-ana community terms, so I actually had no idea this 'VSED' method existed, but Google states it takes a lot of dedication but is ultimately not painful LOL

I'm sure this refers to people who are already terminally ill because it can be quite painful in my experience

How did your attempt fail (if you don't mind me asking)
 
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I'm not, no. I did think I deserved to suffer at some point, but I meant to say that continuing with this method meant I would be trapped on this planet for a LONG time. It won't be effective, and I'm just wasting resources that should go to other people. Not sure If I communicated it super clearly but

Hanging is a method I could see why you'd get attached to. I also find it to be appealing and I'd also consider it, I think. But, it's one of those ones I'd be terrified to fuck up. I've read stories about it leaving people brain-dead, not dead-dead. I'm sorry you didn't achieve your goal, though. I know the feeling. Are there ways you could numb yourself? Unfamiliar with it
nono, you not wanting to live anymore made sense, i was just making sure i wasn't misunderstanding you :)

and yeah, hanging is one of the methods that's kind of all-or-nothing, which is part of the reason why i like it. i'm a very all-or-nothing person, so i feel like it only makes sense for me to go out this way. i will admit that it is easy to fuck up if you don't know what you're doing, but that's why i suggest doing research on what position/height to hang yourself from, how to properly tie a noose and how to properly tie it to whatever you're hanging from, etc., and basically doing everything in your power to not fuck it up.

and as for ways to numb myelf, i sadly don't have access to any. i actually saw a post on this forum earlier where someone was wanting to hang themselves via full suspension, and to boof some oxytocin to relieve the pain. i feel like any drug similar to oxytocin would work in this scenario, but not only do i not have access to controlled drugs like that but i'm also terrified of the drug influencing me into backing out or somehow leading to me being caught.

at this point suffering through the pain is starting to seem worth it to avoid the trouble of getting drugs, i just. dont like pain. <//3
 
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your si will ultimately save you no matter how hard you try and starve yourself, ive tried, for about half a year before i realized this. instead take advantage of your low bmi and do a method that involves alcohol since the ratio will be more effective on you
 
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imo starving is a very unreliable, drawn out method that rarely works. if you start passing out from having not eaten enough you'll end up hooked to an IV in hospital and loose progress that you've made. hope ure able to find something else that suits you
 
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It does sound like an unbearable way to try and die for me, I'd personally prefer for the dying process to be over quickly.
 
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nono, you not wanting to live anymore made sense, i was just making sure i wasn't misunderstanding you :)

and yeah, hanging is one of the methods that's kind of all-or-nothing, which is part of the reason why i like it. i'm a very all-or-nothing person, so i feel like it only makes sense for me to go out this way. i will admit that it is easy to fuck up if you don't know what you're doing, but that's why i suggest doing research on what position/height to hang yourself from, how to properly tie a noose and how to properly tie it to whatever you're hanging from, etc., and basically doing everything in your power to not fuck it up.

and as for ways to numb myelf, i sadly don't have access to any. i actually saw a post on this forum earlier where someone was wanting to hang themselves via full suspension, and to boof some oxytocin to relieve the pain. i feel like any drug similar to oxytocin would work in this scenario, but not only do i not have access to controlled drugs like that but i'm also terrified of the drug influencing me into backing out or somehow leading to me being caught.

at this point suffering through the pain is starting to seem worth it to avoid the trouble of getting drugs, i just. dont like pain. <//3
Yeah, I went and did some research, and it looks like those who hang themselves from a lower height are more likely to survive. Also looks like material matters, so if you hang yourself from something flimsy, it is going to break and ruin the attempt. I guess that rules trees out, and lamp fixtures. It'd take planning, fs

I'm more terrified about being caught, though I'm unsure how I react to certain drugs. Who's to say I just forget myself, but I'm 100% afraid of ordering from the dark web and getting caught. I'm... not tech savvy. I also live on a college campus. I just feel like they check our packages, at least partially.

And, yeah. I can understand how you feel. It just seems to risky to get drugs if you've never done it before... I feel you, and can see why you'd be so reserved. It sucks, man. I'm sorry to hear it :// Maybe you will luck out and find a trustworthy irl source
your si will ultimately save you no matter how hard you try and starve yourself, ive tried, for about half a year before i realized this. instead take advantage of your low bmi and do a method that involves alcohol since the ratio will be more effective on you
Alcohol? That's true, I didn't think about how my low weight would impact that. It's pretty damn easy to get, too. I could probably even get it free, handed around like candy around campus. Thank you
imo starving is a very unreliable, drawn out method that rarely works. if you start passing out from having not eaten enough you'll end up hooked to an IV in hospital and loose progress that you've made. hope ure able to find something else that suits you
It is, but there are ways to really prolong how far you can take your body. You don't have to blackout, though the brain fog is unavoidable. You really can't think, can't function. I probably had to sleep 11 hours a day. If that's something someone's interested in, it's very possible if you know what bare necessities you need. It kinda reminds me of that girl on TikTok with the 30-something pills. Sometimes, you can get away with taking the necessities away, and sometimes you have to find other ways to push your body into that danger zone. But damn, can it take a long time, especially at lower weights. You've got to be real careful it doesn't take away your ability to function because people start sticking their noses in.

But tbh, you're right. It's so unreliable. It is so hard to hide. I need to find a much better method. Someone mentioned alcohol with my low BMI and I think that's a great idea. Makes me feel like everything I've done to get here wasn't a waste, per se
 
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