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scordatura

scordatura

hate myself
Sep 12, 2025
107
Viability of drowning?

I live in a coastal region, so naturally I've been growing an affection for the sea. When it comes to CTB, FSH has been the way I've accepted I'll do it. I wonder how it might compare? Hanging is more painful, but considering I get the technique right I should be lights out pretty quick. Drowning, I imagine it'll be slower, but perhaps not so painful?

I could take out one of those blow up boats and head out during the night. Maybe take my meds first, so I'm tired, tie some weights to my ankles and down I'd go, maybe it would even stop me coming ashore some time after. I'd love to never be found. Although I'll be dead so I suppose it wouldn't matter anyway. The water is cold here too, I wonder how that might affect the experience.

Do you think that it's a reliable method, considering I weight myself down and wouldn't be able to fight against it even if I tried? If I go out at night no one would find me to save me.

I never thought I'd be okay going out in a way where I can't breathe, but it's becoming more and more... I'm not sure the word I want to describe that. It's just, suffocating seems very... fitting for me.
 
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karenin

I know I'm not right, but I'm not wrong
Sep 22, 2025
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Believe me, you don't want to try this method. It's excruciating painful. As someone who survived dworning in my youth, there's no pain I can compare to what I felt during this experience.
 
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ummwhaaat

Member
Oct 25, 2020
99
Drowning would be much harder, painful and scarier than hanging - at least if you hang yourself and make sure to block the carotid arteries.
But yes, weighing yourself down and making a knot that is difficult to untie and jumping off a boat (dont go too deep, the pressure will cause extra pain), with a long way to shallower water is a viable method.
 
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scordatura

hate myself
Sep 12, 2025
107
Believe me, you don't want to try this method. It's excruciating painful. As someone who survived dworning in my youth, there's no pain I can compare to what I felt during this experience.
I see, I never imagined it to be so painful. I'm sorry you had to experience that. Thank you for the information
Drowning would be much harder, painful and scarier than hanging - at least if you hang yourself and make sure to block the carotid arteries.
But yes, weighing yourself down and making a knot that is difficult to untie and jumping off a boat (dont go too deep, the pressure will cause extra pain), with a long way to shallower water is a viable method.
I never thought about the effects of pressure at depths at all, thanks for letting me know. I'm not sure how deep the water goes in my area, but seems hanging may still be my best option.
 
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barelyholdingon

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Apr 25, 2025
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I've almost drowned twice. It was not painful at all to me even when the water entered my lungs. I wasn't thinking about pain at all because I was just trying to stay above the water. But it is panic inducing to a degree I've never felt in my life since. SI is going to be extremely strong. It would not be a peaceful way to go out
 
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sanctioned
Mar 15, 2019
710
I've almost drowned twice. It was not painful at all to me even when the water entered my lungs. I wasn't thinking about pain at all because I was just trying to stay above the water. But it is panic inducing to a degree I've never felt in my life since. SI is going to be extremely strong. It would not be a peaceful way to go out
Can you share a bit more detail what it's like? Such as it not being painful at all

I've also read in other forums of different people's experiences who have also almost drowned but survived it, and them also saying the same thing, of it not being painful

Some even mentioned it feeling peaceful and blissful. Is this true??

But have also heard some people saying it was extremely painful. Just kind of confused how come for some people it was peaceful, while for some people it was painful
 
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scordatura

hate myself
Sep 12, 2025
107
I've almost drowned twice. It was not painful at all to me even when the water entered my lungs. I wasn't thinking about pain at all because I was just trying to stay above the water. But it is panic inducing to a degree I've never felt in my life since. SI is going to be extremely strong. It would not be a peaceful way to go out
Thank you for your input. Seems with this method, it might be a bit of a flip of the coin on whether it ends up painful or not, and whether it works out peaceful or not. The panic reaction appears to be the only thing set in stone that I'd definitely experience. I'm still curious about it as a method, but I will be doing some more thinking about it.
 
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Intoxicated

MIA Man
Nov 16, 2023
1,222
Just kind of confused how come for some people it was peaceful, while for some people it was painful
My guess is that the presence, degree, and duration of laryngospasm can make a difference. If you try to hold your breath for as long as you can, you may notice strong tension and contractions in your chest, which are significantly unpleasant. The same thing may happen if your airways are obstructed due to muscle spasms. On the other hand, if water can freely enter the lungs and air can freely escape from there, this may prevent or reduce the tension, so the person wouldn't experience significant discomfort. Just my thoughts, maybe there are other factors.
 
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sanctioned
Mar 15, 2019
710
My guess is that the presence, degree, and duration of laryngospasm can make a difference. If you try to hold your breath for as long as you can, you may notice strong tension and contractions in your chest, which are significantly unpleasant. The same thing may happen if your airways are obstructed due to muscle spasms. On the other hand, if water can freely enter the lungs and air can freely escape from there, this may prevent or reduce the tension, so the person wouldn't experience significant discomfort. Just my thoughts, maybe there are other factors.
Good to know. Always appreciate your input and insights. Thanks
 
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finalmission

Student
Jan 8, 2025
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My guess is that the presence, degree, and duration of laryngospasm can make a difference. If you try to hold your breath for as long as you can, you may notice strong tension and contractions in your chest, which are significantly unpleasant. The same thing may happen if your airways are obstructed due to muscle spasms. On the other hand, if water can freely enter the lungs and air can freely escape from there, this may prevent or reduce the tension, so the person wouldn't experience significant discomfort. Just my thoughts, maybe there are other factors.
The problem is that there is no way to know how painful it would be to have your lungs filled up with water
 
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sanctioned
Mar 15, 2019
710
The problem is that there is no way to know how painful it would be to have your lungs filled up with water
One way to potentially decrease the pain and discomfort, is to try passing out before falling into the water, so hopefully can drown while already unconscious

Look up N20. It's a type of laughing gas to inhale. Try searching for N20 and drowning on this forum. You will find some old and recent discussions about it

I'm actually considering using that method as well
 
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strugglingsimba

mostly confused by the world I live in
Sep 20, 2023
13
One way to potentially decrease the pain and discomfort, is to try passing out before falling into the water, so hopefully can drown while already unconscious

Look up N20. It's a type of laughing gas to inhale. Try searching for N20 and drowning on this forum. You will find some old and recent discussions about it

I'm actually considering using that method as well
Me too. I've concluded passing out and drowning is the way to go but I need more research on whats going to make me stay unconscious long enough
 
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sanctioned
Mar 15, 2019
710
Me too. I've concluded passing out and drowning is the way to go but I need more research on whats going to make me stay unconscious long enough
If you find any new information or ideas, don't hesitate to share it. Thanks
 
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barelyholdingon

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Apr 25, 2025
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Can you share a bit more detail what it's like? Such as it not being painful at all

I've also read in other forums of different people's experiences who have also almost drowned but survived it, and them also saying the same thing, of it not being painful

Some even mentioned it feeling peaceful and blissful. Is this true??

But have also heard some people saying it was extremely painful. Just kind of confused how come for some people it was peaceful, while for some people it was painful
The main thing I remember feeling both times was just pure fear and terror and trying to just stay alive. I was passively suicidal during both instances but my instincts completely took over. The first time my cousin came to save me and I almost drowned him as well in the process but we both made it. I had swallowed two mouthfuls of water into my lungs and was coughing and gagging trying to get it out while losing strength in the process and my mind was in a state of pure fear and panic. Ive never been a very amphibious person though, im sure it could potentially be peaceful to someone who loves the water and was under the influence
 
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Zerengin96

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Jun 14, 2022
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Can imagine it to be extremely painful to have your lungs filled with water
 
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AntarusDragon

Member
Sep 29, 2025
64
what about having had a lot of alcohol? It, so to speak, suppresses the central nervous system
 
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Intoxicated

MIA Man
Nov 16, 2023
1,222
i think there will be an unbearable sense of pressure in your chest when you drown
What would cause that sense of pressure? Water itself is not so heavy. If you fill your lungs with mercury, then its pressure to the lungs' surface could be high enough to cause such perceptions.





1 psi = 70.3 cm of water column
 
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sanction

sanctioned
Mar 15, 2019
710
The main thing I remember feeling both times was just pure fear and terror and trying to just stay alive. I was passively suicidal during both instances but my instincts completely took over. The first time my cousin came to save me and I almost drowned him as well in the process but we both made it. I had swallowed two mouthfuls of water into my lungs and was coughing and gagging trying to get it out while losing strength in the process and my mind was in a state of pure fear and panic. Ive never been a very amphibious person though, im sure it could potentially be peaceful to someone who loves the water and was under the influence
Sorry to hear about the fearful experience.

Since you experienced this twice, you can definitely share feedback of how it really is, which will be super helpful to a lot of members here, especially those that are considering methods related to drowning.

If you were to rate it from 1 to 10, regards to the overall pain and discomfort level, what would it be? With 10 being the most painful, and 1 being the least painful.

Did this take place in the ocean? Just to see if it is salt water or not. Maybe salt water could potentially be more painful? Just a guess only

And how close were you to losing consciousness for both times? As I heard it takes approximately 2 minutes to go unconscious
 
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barelyholdingon

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Apr 25, 2025
47
Sorry to hear about the fearful experience.

Since you experienced this twice, you can definitely share feedback of how it really is, which will be super helpful to a lot of members here, especially those that are considering methods related to drowning.

If you were to rate it from 1 to 10, regards to the overall pain and discomfort level, what would it be? With 10 being the most painful, and 1 being the least painful.

Did this take place in the ocean? Just to see if it is salt water or not. Maybe salt water could potentially be more painful? Just a guess only

And how close were you to losing consciousness for both times? As I heard it takes approximately 2 minutes to go unconscious
Pain maybe a 2/10 and i would say i have an average pain tolerance. Discomfort was an 11/10, it was a feeling of primal unrivaled fear and desperation. I was probably drowning for 1 or 2 minutes but time slowed down to an unbearable crawl. I'm still somewhat uneasy around water and those two instances happened very close to each other about a decade ago. It wasn't in the ocean but im sure having sea salt touching sensitive tissue wouldn't be pleasant. I was not close to unconscious either time but was very close to sinking while full of adrenaline which probably would've been torturous. My lungs were only partially full of water both times. Once I got to shore I coughed up the water and puked for 10 minutes. Drowning is not peaceful like it's portrayed in the movies and I think it would be a terrible method unless you managed to be unconscious and then fall in the water
 
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rainieday06

Member
Jun 14, 2025
25
Viability of drowning?

I live in a coastal region, so naturally I've been growing an affection for the sea. When it comes to CTB, FSH has been the way I've accepted I'll do it. I wonder how it might compare? Hanging is more painful, but considering I get the technique right I should be lights out pretty quick. Drowning, I imagine it'll be slower, but perhaps not so painful?

I could take out one of those blow up boats and head out during the night. Maybe take my meds first, so I'm tired, tie some weights to my ankles and down I'd go, maybe it would even stop me coming ashore some time after. I'd love to never be found. Although I'll be dead so I suppose it wouldn't matter anyway. The water is cold here too, I wonder how that might affect the experience.

Do you think that it's a reliable method, considering I weight myself down and wouldn't be able to fight against it even if I tried? If I go out at night no one would find me to save me.

I never thought I'd be okay going out in a way where I can't breathe, but it's becoming more and more... I'm not sure the word I want to describe that. It's just, suffocating seems very... fitting for me.
Just want to thank you for the thread because I have been thinking about trying to find a similar method.
Instead of going out in a boat I was hoping to drive my car into a lake. That way I could not escape. The reccomendations on getting something to knock u out unconscious is a pretty good idea. Maybe if I take enough seroquel or find the gas they were talking about 🤞🏽
I just know I've reached my breaking point and I absolutely do not want to be here 😭 wish I could just send someone my whole pay check to kill me for me
 
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elenaboo25

Student
Oct 19, 2025
156
Drowning is not peaceful, as SI will kick in and your last moments will be filled with panic as you slowly lose the ability to breathe.

I tried and failed to drown myself in a river at age 16. It was a cold day and a river with strong currents, but when I got pulled under water, SI kicked in and I tried everything to get back out of the river. I managed to hold onto a rock and get myself out. But it was really unpleasant, and by the end of it I was soaking wet and freezing cold and had to walk like that to a nearby camping ground to get help. I think I may have traumatised the people there.

It might be more successful if you do it in a cold ocean far away from the shore. But it won't be peaceful at all.
 
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tretion

i have a restraining order from god atp
Aug 28, 2025
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Can you share a bit more detail what it's like? Such as it not being painful at all

I've also read in other forums of different people's experiences who have also almost drowned but survived it, and them also saying the same thing, of it not being painful

Some even mentioned it feeling peaceful and blissful. Is this true??

But have also heard some people saying it was extremely painful. Just kind of confused how come for some people it was peaceful, while for some people it was painful
ive had several instances where i almost drowned and all were peaceful

this one in particular i got held underwater by a ocean wave and it was the most calm ive been in my entire life

however when i tried intentionally drowning it sucked

so uh, i think its adrenaline that makes it "peaceful"
 
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ive had several instances where i almost drowned and all were peaceful

this one in particular i got held underwater by a ocean wave and it was the most calm ive been in my entire life

however when i tried intentionally drowning it sucked

so uh, i think its adrenaline that makes it "peaceful"
What exactly do you mean by "adrenaline" making it peaceful?

Sorry if it's a stupid question. Just really trying to further understand how it all works and feels, before proceeding with this method

Thanks 🙏
 
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tretion

i have a restraining order from god atp
Aug 28, 2025
142
What exactly do you mean by "adrenaline" making it peaceful?

Sorry if it's a stupid question. Just really trying to further understand how it all works and feels, before proceeding with this method

Thanks 🙏
adrenaline is something your body produces to keep yourself from being in pain and shit.

for example if someone was shot, they would not feel immediate pain bc adrenaline.

i am NOT telling you to proceed with this method, i dont think adrenaline works that way
 
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Mar 15, 2019
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adrenaline is something your body produces to keep yourself from being in pain and shit.

for example if someone was shot, they would not feel immediate pain bc adrenaline.

i am NOT telling you to proceed with this method, i dont think adrenaline works that way
Thanks for explaining
 
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MusicToLogIn

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Sep 20, 2021
187
I wonder too if drowning is a viable method.
Maybe drowning with the aid of sleeping pills makes it a high-probability-method of dying.
Maybe something like Zopiclone does the trick, because it should enforce sleep in a high dose.
 
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AntarusDragon

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I wonder too if drowning is a viable method.
Maybe drowning with the aid of sleeping pills makes it a high-probability-method of dying.
Maybe something like Zopiclone does the trick, because it should enforce sleep in a high dose.
How about drink so much alco 40% and drowning?
 
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DeadInsideUnicorn

I'm my own worst enemy
Oct 24, 2025
18
Some say that drowning is very painfull, some say not at all. I have the experience from my childhood and I remember just slight panic for about 3 seconds and than just warm, peace and halucinations like I could breathe underwater, nice bubbles and clear blue water (really wasn't). My friend has the same experience, no pain, just nice feelings. BUT maybe my brain just erased the memory of the pain. I can't tell really. But I think it's like hanging - if there's any pain, it last for a few seconds.
 
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