What have people found this forum (really) useful for?

[breaking_edge]

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I try not to sound too judgmental with the question/poll... Though I do have my own feelings on these things, I feel kinda 'stuck' in these thoughts and I'm interested in other perspectives.

For me, I guess I still don't really know, besides procrastinating. I have learned quite a bit about methods (at least theoretically) from here and have settled on a couple, but they still seem kinda too scary for me to actually do. And I don't like talking or feel like it really matters if I do, for (personal) reasons...

 

[Huntfish34]

All of the above honestly. I find SS to be a genuine like minded community for the Most part, gives me a feeling and sense of belonging... Like family in a way .

For Everything it is; I'm eternally grateful from the bottom of my fckn heart. Blessings and Prayers to Everyone associated with this beautiful place.

 

[outrider567]

Expressing my sadness

 

[Inferno]

Getting my thoughts out, so that when I die they're not just lost forever. Also finding a community of people who think like me and speaking to them takes my mind off things.

 

[Shu]

I'm still alive, aren't I?

 

[Sapphire]

I mainly came just to find a reliable method. It is also nice to be able to talk to other people who understand what it is like to have suicidal thoughts.

 

[Forever Sleep]

Method information for the long term. Interesting discussions and a sense of support and community for the short term.

I FAR prefer this place to any social media platform out there. I think it's far easier to find toxic discriminating bull shit on there rather than here. MOST people here will accept you for who you are and hear out your thoughts and problems sensitively.

 

[ge0rge]

methods. otherwise i just hang around here as a toxic habit. and for the lulz, if thats still a thing in 2023

 

[catowice]

Informational + an outlook onto life.

There isn't enough places that will accept so-called "negativity" as a thing. There are consequences if you bring that up.

Same thing with NSFW talk or gender talk, sort of, if you live an Asian life.

 

[imtryingmybest]

Until today, I was always a lurker. For me, the value is in seeing that there are people who feel the way I do and to feel empathized with when everyone outside may label me as "a danger to myself" or "unstable," not knowing what to say

 

[FuneralCry]

Sadly, I'm still trapped here in this hellish world, so I haven't particularly found this site to be that useful to me. If it was useful I would certainly already be gone at this point. I mean it's beneficial that there is information about suicide methods on here so people are less likely to attempt very risky methods just leading them to failing their attempt.

But still despite this, the difficulties, complications and risks involved in suicide keep me here as well as the fact that reliable methods are just inaccessible for me. I hate how things are this way and we really shouldn't have to suffer so much in finding ways to die, and in an more ideal society there would be no need for suicide forums in the first place as a peaceful way to exit this life should be a human right. Suicide forums should never need to exist.

 

[jessisme]

Sadly, I'm still trapped here in this hellish world, so I haven't particularly found this site to be that useful to me. If it was useful I would certainly already be gone at this point. I mean it's beneficial that there is information about suicide methods on here so people are less likely to attempt very risky methods just leading them to failing their attempt.

But still despite this, the difficulties, complications and risks involved in suicide keep me here as well as the fact that reliable methods are just inaccessible for me. I hate how things are this way and we really shouldn't have to suffer so much in finding ways to die, and in an more ideal society there would be no need for suicide forums in the first place as a peaceful way to exit this life should be a human right. Suicide forums should never need to exist.

You must find some use for it given you seem to spend so much time here.

 

[Fadeawaaaay]

It is soothing

 

[Fennec123]

I came to get some clarification and specific info on my chosen method and for that it's been useful. I have no interest in socialising or making small talk. Tbh I find it a bit weird to do such a thing on a site like this, but to each their own I guess!

 

[jessisme]

What I have found the site most useful for is discussion of methods, reading accounts of attempts (especially when they are successful) and connecting with people of like mind. I know of no other place where people can come together and discuss their suicidal thoughts and feelings. I feel a lot of support in this. It's bad enough to be suicidal but it's even harder to feel alone and reprimanded by anyone and everyone when you take the risk to speak up about it. Here I feel supported and not alone.

 

[Dark Moon]

I joined the forum for methods and information. I also find this place to be better than social media.

 

[vultureilse]

methods, if i didnt learn about sn id probably be trying to stab myself or something equally dramatic and messy and violent rn so im glad this site introduced me to a peaceful method. and being able to vent freely without being spammed with hotlines and other dumb stuff is refreshing. i cant stand the feeling of being misunderstood and this is like the only place where people get what i feel

 

[tieiwi]

I can finally express my thoughts. Also I have been able to discover obtainable methods to ctb. Before finding this place I thought trying to ctb would be very hard.

 

[western_heart]

gives me an outlet for talking about my feelings, where no one will be intrusively concerned for my well-being, where I won't be judged for being suicidal, where my choice will be respected

I could figure out drug overdose methods myself, which is what I'm going for, but researching this stuff is really hard for me and the forum gives me additional information from a "here is how you die" perspective instead of the "here's what people took when they died, don't do this" one on harm reduction sites & medical journals.

 

[Rainy_days]

I have nowhere else to talk except journaling. It is comforting to have the methods info too should I decide to pursue that again. But I don't know, a lot of times I feel worse when I post here (or any other forum) because it just reminds me how unable I am to connect to anyone or just converse like a regular friendly human being.

 

[LittleJem]

keeps me occupied and when Im low Im not interested in anything else.

I found my new method on Netflix though! The other week. A very toxic plant with no antidote. I personally couldn't drink SN… and other methods too tricky.

 

[TAW122]

I wanted to select three options, but am limited to only two options. If I could select three options, it would be:
1. Methods and motivation.
2. Candid discussion about suicidal thoughts and feelings (without censorship)
3. Philosophical and Political discussion

So instead, I selected 1 and 3 respectively.

 

[Ilayis]

I have nowhere else to talk except journaling. It is comforting to have the methods info too should I decide to pursue that again. But I don't know, a lot of times I feel worse when I post here (or any other forum) because it just reminds me how unable I am to connect to anyone or just converse like a regular friendly human being.

Exactly how I feel. I'm stealing your words cause their better than anything I could come up with. (Probably cause I'm hungover lol) ♥

 

[freevoid]

Method that are actually effective and also much less painful/scary than I ahd initially planned.

Also a really nice respite from the overwhelming dismissive toxic positivity of literally every other part of society. Sucks there are so many people in the same boat, but nice to have a place to talk without bullshit.

 

[ThatStateOfMind]

A like-minded community that doesn't judge me. And talking here actually gives me a real person to talk to. Made my friend cry last night talking about my feelings. It's not his fault, but I like being able to talk to people who feel the same. Majority vote seems to be for methods but i genuinely just like to talk here about life's troubles.

 

[Wisdom3_1-9]

I selected the first two, but I also feel the third somewhat. I like discussing the philosophy and politics of suicide, mainly to hash out my own thoughts and learn from others. I don't think we'll change any minds or win any battles, though. I'm a bit pessimistic in that regard.