VSED

[nothingbutyou]

i know VSED is a non method,
Is there anyone who want to ctb through VSED, I want to die this way. I think dying by hanging, burning, or using sodium nitrite and similar methods seems much more painful. Besides, I could endure the pain of hunger as long as I keep drinking water.

 

[58Alice85]

i tried this once. i collapsed on the streets and they spent 3 days in the ICU bringing me back, would have been dead otherwise
you will get seizure or lose consciousness from lack of minerals if you fast long enough
wouldnt recommend but good luck
i am going with partial

 

[Kurwenal]

The longer and more agonizing a method is, the more likely it is that you will be involuntary admitted to a hospital and subsequently a psych ward. Even if you manage to maintain the cast-iron will needed for VSED, by prolonging the suffering you are increasing the chances of someone else becoming involved and taking action to stop you. It's a great way to end up with horrible long-term health concerns, not a great way to end up at peace.

 

[Hangman.]

My friend once attempted suicide by starving, but she failed miserably. Almost no one recommends this method on this website because it is pretty unreliable, difficult to carry out without others noticing, and often leads to extremely serious medical complications if failed. In most cases, people who try it are discovered before it becomes fatal and end up in a hospital.

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

You've asked this over and over again. The answer will not change: This is a non-method that will only lead to failure and suffering.

 

[torturedbrain]

But what if I want the suffering? I feel like suffering is more of a deep pain and all of the other methods are external pain you must inflict on yourself. VSED is a lack of action. I can focus on the physical suffering rather than the mental

You've asked this over and over again. The answer will not change: This is a non-method that will only lead to failure and suffering.

 

[death or death]

But what if I want the suffering? I feel like suffering is more of a deep pain and all of the other methods are external pain you must inflict on yourself. VSED is a lack of action. I can focus on the physical suffering rather than the mental

VSED shouldn't be compared to other methods cause of its insanely low success rate. If the end goal is to CTB, then you'd suffer (even if you enjoy suffering) for nought. Si is also a big factor, you'll likely cave in.

 

[torturedbrain]

VSED shouldn't be compared to other methods cause of its insanely low success rate. If the end goal is to CTB, then you'd suffer (even if you enjoy suffering) for nought. Si is also a big factor, you'll likely cave in.

Ugh I know I am trying to make reminders for myself. also, can you tell me want SI means? I know it from therapy as s ideation, but idk that doesnt make sense the way i see it being used :)

 

[unluckysadness]

VSED is the worst method and very painful. It will lead you to the hospital and you'll suffer more.
Here is a screenshot from the PPH 2025.

 

[death or death]

Ugh I know I am trying to make reminders for myself. also, can you tell me want SI means? I know it from therapy as s ideation, but idk that doesnt make sense the way i see it being used :)

SI is known as survival instinct, its the instinct that stops you from easily doing things that may harm you or help you CTB.

 

[QuincyME]

Tried VSED - my experience

I’ll try and keep this short and to the point. I can confirm that VSED rightfully belongs on the list of methods that shouldn’t be attempted. I’m kind of proud of myself, I made it 38 days without eating so much as a crumb, but I did continue to drink water. Here’s what I learned: 1) If you want...

sanctioned-suicide.net

 

[Pale_Rider]

I agree. SN looks less then pleasant. I have starved the heck out of myself , but was actively looking for other methods at the time. It was part of a greater plan. It's was also easy for me because I was so depressed. In fact when I decided on it I was already underweight.

 

[torturedbrain]

SI is known as survival instinct, its the instinct that stops you from easily doing things that may harm you or help you CTB.

Ahhh ok everything makes more sense now. I kinda assumed but didn't know for sure!

 

[vitbar]

Says it all that google doesn't push suicide helplines when searching for VSED.

 

[happy2die]

i know VSED is a non method,
Is there anyone who want to ctb through VSED, I want to die this way. I think dying by hanging, burning, or using sodium nitrite and similar methods seems much more painful. Besides, I could endure the pain of hunger as long as I keep drinking water.

as someone with an eating disorder it's not very easy enduring the pain of hunger especially with just water. but say, you do endure it. you will be fainting multiple times throughout the day, hair loss, stomach pains, brain fog, heart palpitations, loss of bladder control, very noticeable weight loss, and, like the other replies, you will be involuntarily held at a psych ward and force fed back to normal weight. plus if you decide to eat again after fasting for so long you risk referring syndrome. and you have to go through all of this without death. you said the other methods are a lot more painful but that pain mostly comes from panic/SI. VSED is a lot longer and way more painful. do these seem less painful than other methods? If your heart is set on VSED give it a go, I wish you the best. But if your main motivator is a painless method, please do the research to find a better method than that.

 

[nothingbutyou]

But what if I want the suffering? I feel like suffering is more of a deep pain and all of the other methods are external pain you must inflict on yourself. VSED is a lack of action. I can focus on the physical suffering rather than the mental

so true