What counts as a "real" suicide attempt?

[ArteriesBindEveryon]

Something I've been wondering about for a long time is if I've ever truly attempted suicide. I've put a belt around my neck multiple times to try and hang myself only to fail due to not having the willpower to fully go through with it. Is it truly an attempt if I am the one who ends up stopping it, or does it only count if I fail due to outside interference? Genuinely curious what the rest of you think as I'm unaware if there's a scientific definition or anything like that.

 

[ummagumma]

well, in my humble opinion, the "real" suicide attempt is when you really tried to do something with yourself with an intent to die, but others or fate saved you (like you vomited or the rope broke). or also if you did something, but changed your mind and called an ambulance

plans and repetitions of suicide are more like suicidal ideation to me

but im not trying to invalidate your experience! putting a belt around your neck is still pretty serious and fucked up

 

[EmptyBottle]

imo an CTB attempt is an action taken to intentionally stop existing (with the intention of achieving death), even if that action is cancelled by the same person (eg because the process doesn't seem to be working)