Discussion What happens to u if you fail an attempt?

[hohohohotdog]

I want to try CTB (possibly in the future) by partial hanging with a looping curtain cord but I fear that it'll probably fail its the only method thats cheap + im the least scared of doing lol

but anyways my question is:
What exactly happens to u if you fail an attempt? (both mentally, physically and even environmentally- like being taken to a ward or something like that).

What happens if u fail from hanging, or by taking SN, overdosing, or some other method? Are there permanent and long-term side effects?

 

[Phosphorous 4]

You'll end up some mixture of hospitalized, vegetablized, and ostracized.

 

[loneloser]

Mentally you're probably going to end up trying to CTB in the future, especially if you do end up like a vegetable or severely disabled as a result of the failed CTB.

However, I think it's important to note that severity of the physical "disability" depends on what method you chose and ultimately failed at.
I'd say for partial hanging it'd probably be a broken neck, or at the very least, a very sore throat and marks on your skin near the neck. Those marks will and can lead to social issues because it obviously looks like you tried to CTB and failed (unless you use makeup to cover them up.)

You will also probably be taken to a ward, depending on your country and people around you.

 

[waterrrrrrrrrbottel]

Mentally you're probably going to end up trying to CTB in the future, especially if you do end up like a vegetable or severely disabled as a result of the failed CTB.

However, I think it's important to note that severity of the physical "disability" depends on what method you chose and ultimately failed at.
I'd say for partial hanging it'd probably be a broken neck, or at the very least, a very sore throat and marks on your skin near the neck. Those marks will and can lead to social issues because it obviously looks like you tried to CTB and failed (unless you use makeup to cover them up.)

You will also probably be taken to a ward, depending on your country and people around you.

most people who fail to CTB never attempt again. the difference is, we're on this forum and others weren't.

 

[3rdworldsadness]

I will make sure the next time that I won't fail. But if I fail my mom will torture me and everyone will disown me and will hate me ( they hate me still) consequences will be severe as people will tell me I'm satan and I will go to the deepest hell... I will probably even throw out by the people.

 

[yehxlder.666]

I think my body/mind has somehow made a defense against this method. Since the day i attempted it, i get a weird uncomfortable feeling on my throat everytime i think of having a rope around my neck. I feel like suffocating just to think of it. I could never do it again.

 

[dontwakemeup]

For me the worst was, "waking up alive!" You should search for that phrase and understand it. (Reddit ans YouTube describes it well)

Mentally: waking up alive!

Physically: depends on your method. I've always done pills and was grossly sick.

Environmentally: you will be hospitalized. sent to psych. labeled a survivor (which means you'll only be able to get certain medications and the good ones you'll be closely monitored if you're still lucky to get them). And have to see a psychiatrist for basically forever.

Overall: you'll be stuck in limbo and feel isolated. You may or may not fantasize about another attempt because everything above is so horrific. You will eventually try again, learn to live happily again, or be stuck here with people who understand.

 

[persepexa]

I was actually in a really good mood after I woke up in the hospital. Idk if it was the meds or what but I remember feeling really relaxed and comfy. That lasted about a day, they I was pissed at my family for "saving" me. I was in hospital for a few days, luckily there were no adverse effects from the OD I took as they found me quite early into my attempt. I was back at work the following week if I remember correctly, as if it never happened. But because I took an OD I was never allowed to be responsible for my own medication again. That was 4 years ago now. I still have people who dole out my medication to me as if I'm a baby.