Suicide Attempt

[Major Tom]

Would it be a real suicide attempt, if you had lower chances in it working. Like hanging in the psych ward, taking 15mg of lorazepam or bleeding near death? But always getting medical attention afterwards.

 

[Indecisivesandollar]

I would say that any attempt to take your own life would be a "real" suicide attempt. I'm very sorry that you're struggling.

 

[Rynalia]

I'm of the opinion as well that anything with the intention to die is a "real attempt".

The lethality may vary, but it doesn't change the fact that it was an act to cease to exist.

No need for gatekeeping when we're all suffering.

 

[no-hope-no-future]

I was told if you attempt to kill your self and the end result it to die by your own hand, that is considered a suicide attempt, if you live then obviously that is a failed attempt. Some people are lucky to die the first time round ( yes I'm jealous they are successful) but most attempts will probably in end failure with the possibility of injury.

 

[Anonymousa]

If your at some point during the attempt or preparation (like for example walking to the jumping spot even partially distance there) you had the intention of dying then yes thats an attempt, no matter the effectiveness of the method done or whether you suffered any consequences from it.

 

[Major Tom]

I mean i was so desperate that i needed a real attempt, that i wanted to jump in front of a car and survive. But the unpredictable outcome and danger to others hold me back. I just slit my arm open after the police showed up. And bled till my tongue turned blue while on a od that gave me mania psychosis. I also didn't commit than, cus i already had a suicide partner i didn't want to leave alone.