Method Strangulation Training

[aldens]

In order to endure the strangulating feeling of full suspension hanging, I have to first get comfortable with the feeling of choking, and the tense feeling in throat that makes me want to cough and cut the rope off.

I have been practicing by putting my noose around my neck and strangling myself as much as possible (in a partial suspension setting), so that I become accustomed to it. Gradually increasing in duration, slowly, and slowly. Since I do not seem to lose consciousness within 30 seconds, I believe this is a necessary step.

Once I learn how to become comfortable with losing oxygen, I will succeed. Truly, what a tedious task this is.

 

[AreWeWinning]

Regarding your plan, I'm not sure whether "becoming comfortable with losing oxygen" is a good plan. Doing this might just increase your tolerance and result in your being able to go without oxygen for longer. It's like as if you were training for free diving or something. This isn't exactly what you want and might not help make the process quicker or more effective.

If I were to do this, I would approach it in a different way. I would rather focus on making sure I can't escape by using a setup where I couldn't grab onto anything and couldn't tip it over (like what happened with your standalone pull-up bar). I would also consider tying my hands behind my back to prevent escape. Don't take it as advice, and normally I'm cautious about mentioning things like this, but since you seem to be determined and it looks like you're going to attempt again anyway, I thought this was worth mentioning.

I'm also wondering why it is that you're not losing consciousness? Are you not by any chance using padding that might be too thick? Are you using a self-tightening noose or a loop tied tight around your neck? Is the knot positioned at the back of your neck, in the middle? Are you not flexing your neck muscles? When I test it, flexing my neck muscles can delay or prevent me from losing consciousness.

 

[aldens]

Regarding your plan, I'm not sure whether "becoming comfortable with losing oxygen" is a good plan. Doing this might just increase your tolerance and result in your being able to go without oxygen for longer. It's like as if you were training for free diving or something. This isn't exactly what you want and might not help make the process quicker or more effective.

If I were to do this, I would approach it in a different way. I would rather focus on making sure I can't escape by using a setup where I couldn't grab onto anything and couldn't tip it over (like what happened with your standalone pull-up bar). I would also consider tying my hands behind my back to prevent escape. Don't take it as advice, and normally I'm cautious about mentioning things like this, but since you seem to be determined and it looks like you're going to attempt again anyway, I thought this was worth mentioning.

I'm also wondering why it is that you're not losing consciousness? Are you not by any chance using padding that might be too thick? Are you using a self-tightening noose or a loop tied tight around your neck? Is the knot positioned at the back of your neck, in the middle? Are you not flexing your neck muscles? When I test it, flexing my neck muscles can delay or prevent me from losing consciousness.

Thank you for this, now that I re-read my post I realize how much of a maniac I sound like. I'm not using any padding, and use a noose knot behind the middle of my neck. I don't believe I flexed my neck muscles but I will try not to next time. Much appreciation