Vent: CTB was so much easier in the past!

[JayLa16]

Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs).

 

[Forever Sleep]

Absolutely agree- does seem like peaceful methods are so restricted now. It's actually frustrating- when possible methods materialise, they are quickly stamped out by the pro-lifers. I started feeling 'positive' about the exit bag and helium method a few years back till I found out they'd cottoned on to it and started adding oxygen into the mix. I guess you can still buy pure nitrogen/helium but just the worry of raising suspicion is something that puts me off.

 

[outrider567]

Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs).

Yes,and the 1950's and 1960's had prescription drugs that were much more lethal than today(the Marilyn Monroe drugs)

 

[HumansAreHell]

Absolutely agree- does seem like peaceful methods are so restricted now. It's actually frustrating- when possible methods materialise, they are quickly stamped out by the pro-lifers. I started feeling 'positive' about the exit bag and helium method a few years back till I found out they'd cottoned on to it and started adding oxygen into the mix. I guess you can still buy pure nitrogen/helium but just the worry of raising suspicion is something that puts me off.

Yeah it is surprising how much these things have changed, it seems hard to find pure helium and it i feel like it is more suspicious to ask for it too. Nitrogen would be my preferred now because of that but even then I'm worried it would raise suspicion.

 

[FuneralCry]

It really does sound easier to ctb back then. I hate the fact that ctb is so difficult now and that we live in a world that makes it as hard for us to die as possible.

 

[avoid_slow_death]

I dunno. Suicide rates keep increasing steadily each year and I have known several people from here that have passed in the two years I have been here. Honestly, I think it's just as accessible nowadays, one just needs to be far more discreet due to the nature of instant information exchange nowadays. Personally, when it's truly time for me, I will use any means necessary if my preferred method fails or becomes inaccessible. Easy to die, honestly, the question then stands: how much are you willing to risk suffering for peace....?

 

[toasterbath]

it's fucking dystopian how they make it so hard to ctb ourselves these days. they rather have us suffer and wither away slowly and painfully.

 

[Hollowman]

it's fucking dystopian how they make it so hard to ctb ourselves these days. they rather have us suffer and wither away slowly and painfully.

There's a lot more money to be made that way.

 

[Fadeawaaaay]

It certainly was when you could just overdose on sleeping pills prescribed by your doctor…
Although a lot of methods then are still available today… Firearms etc.

 

[Euthanza]

Flower generation a.k.a boomer had it all

 

[Mofreeko]

Exactly. They're just forcing people into more violent ways of catching the bus, but our nanny-state overlords know what's best for us. Derp.

 

[Salvation_]

There's a lot more money to be made that way.

Scammers are already hopping on that train. Yet, a lack of reputable suppliers.

 

[Lookingtotalk]

Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs).

was way easier in esp how barbituattes were everywhere and rlly less good medecine to save u, rlly could combine barb with alcohol go take a bath and die

 

[niiina]

I've never thought about that but now I feel jealous! I wish some easy Od too :(

 

[LeavingEarly]

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Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs)

N was seized in the US? How long ago?

 

[thebunny]

kinda jealous about how easy it was to OD back in the days. most people would take a bunch of pills and just drift off to sleep and it seemed so peaceful. i wish it were that easy today, but here we are: searching in places where no one even knows and paying numerous amounts of money for a peaceful way out. what has life become.

 

[hellispink]

It is not convenient for the pharmaceuticals for people to choose their own existence. They need slaves to sell medicine to, and also the masses need people (aka slaves) to keep their billions producing. They will try to keep making it even harder in the future. We are controlled every step the more time goes the more we are.

 

[obafgkm]

It is not convenient for the pharmaceuticals for people to choose their own existence. They need slaves to sell medicine to, and also the masses need people (aka slaves) to keep their billions producing. They will try to keep making it even harder in the future. We are controlled every step the more time goes the more we are.

Humans have become obsessed with magic pills to solve all problems, very much detached from the rest of nature. This is probably the humanistic trend.

 

[Someone123]

Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs).

I am somehwta surprised that you failed with the charcoal method- did you try this in a room or a tent or a car or someplace else? I think the car has the least enclosed air and may be the most likely to work, I've seen cases in the news of this working.

 

[jodes2]

Just thinking how much easier suicide was in the past (at least in the U.S.). Prior to the 70s, most ovens used coal-based gas, so many people just turned on the gas, didn't light the oven, stuck their head in and succumbed to CO pretty quickly. Modern ovens that use natural gas have removed this as an option. Likewise, older cars emitted much greater CO so people could run their car in an enclosed garage and die by CO poisoning. Finally, barbiturates were commonly prescribed and could be used to OD pretty reliably. Just venting, especially since CO and nembutal were my preferred 2 methods (I failed twice with charcoal burning and the N I ordered was seized by customs).

I especially wish we could be back in the days when barbs were common place. Damned pro-lifers have ruined everything

 

[JayLa16]

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N was seized in the US? How long ago?

Two months ago

 

[jodes2]

Any idea why CO failed for you?

 

[JayLa16]

I am somehwta surprised that you failed with the charcoal method- did you try this in a room or a tent or a car or someplace else? I think the car has the least enclosed air and may be the most likely to work, I've seen cases in the news of this working.

I tried it in a very small sealed bathroom. The first time I don't think I used enough charcoal. The second time my SI kicked in as I was passing out and I left the room and passed out on the floor outside. I did not use sleeping pills or tranquilizers to knock me out beforehand; had I done so I believe it would have worked.

I am somehwta surprised that you failed with the charcoal method- did you try this in a room or a tent or a car or someplace else? I think the car has the least enclosed air and may be the most likely to work, I've seen cases in the news of this working.

See response below; I tried it first in my car but the heat from the coals was pretty unbearable; I'm not sure how people do this. I ended up attempting in a small sealed bathroom.