Discussion What if it hurts?

[IHurtTheOneILove]

I'm planning on CTBing in the next couple of days with a firearm. I chose this method because I've read it's an instant death. Theres some sort of science behind your brain being to slow to register even being hit.

But it has me wondering. Lets say I dont hit the brainstem perfectly, what if there is pain. Granted it would only be a second or two, but what if death freezes me in that state of pain. Permanently doomed to be in agony.

The idea of nothingness is okay to me, it's just the fear of an afterlife where I'll get sent to hell because I killed myself is scary to me.

I'm just yapping but does the idea of the possible pain associated with death freak you out?

 

[FuneralCry]

For me what I'd fear is a suicide attempt going wrong and leading to way worse suffering as a result, that's what terrifies me.

 

[MyChoiceAlone]

Lets say I dont hit the brainstem perfectly,

i wonder if anyone ever took a second shot

 

[allKae]

don't think about the pain, think that you will free yourself once and for all

 

[Surfie]

I'm planning on CTBing in the next couple of days with a firearm. I chose this method because I've read it's an instant death. Theres some sort of science behind your brain being to slow to register even being hit.

But it has me wondering. Lets say I dont hit the brainstem perfectly, what if there is pain. Granted it would only be a second or two, but what if death freezes me in that state of pain. Permanently doomed to be in agony.

The idea of nothingness is okay to me, it's just the fear of an afterlife where I'll get sent to hell because I killed myself is scary to me.

I'm just yapping but does the idea of the possible pain associated with death freak you out?

It freaks me out. I don't think I could CTB with a firearm because I would get it wrong even more than I worried about the pain. I'm also such a coward I don't think I could CTB in a violent way either - even if it did mean instant death. When I CTB, I do want it to be as painless as possible but I keep telling myself that nothing is more painful than living.

 

[pace_of_the_future]

afterlife where I'll get sent to hell because I killed myself is scary to me.

From what I've read and heard, in Christianity the only truly unforgivable sin is blasphemy against God (idk if ctb counts as that but from what I read it does not...?)but if you accept Jesus as your savior your sins are forgiven? So I don't think you're doomed to hell if you ctb.....but don't take it as granted, do your own research about it

 

[pebpebpebpeb]

i suppose it's simply the risk you have to take. a gun seems like a pretty painless method imo.

 

[tbroken]

This is a really great question and something i didn't consider.
When you die also your brain dies(or at least this is what science says), but imagine that your soul or your mind gets stuck in this world somehow and you will feel all the pain forever. Your body is a gift, it allows you to move and enjoy the pleasures of life, what are you without it?
What if your brain takes a shot of your last moment and you will be forced to feel that moment until your brain completely deteriorates?
Maybe cremation can be a solution?

 

[SVEN]

I'm planning on CTBing in the next couple of days with a firearm. I chose this method because I've read it's an instant death. Theres some sort of science behind your brain being to slow to register even being hit.

But it has me wondering. Lets say I dont hit the brainstem perfectly, what if there is pain. Granted it would only be a second or two, but what if death freezes me in that state of pain. Permanently doomed to be in agony.

The idea of nothingness is okay to me, it's just the fear of an afterlife where I'll get sent to hell because I killed myself is scary to me.

I'm just yapping but does the idea of the possible pain associated with death freak you out?

Samson killed himself (and reportedly killed a bunch of other folk along with him) and yet he's mentioned favourably in the Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, so you may be just fine if you ctb. As,indeed, so did King Saul.
As far as pain at the point of death goes, I guess it depends how much pain you endure day by day in your present existence. Going on for an indefinite future.

 

[mtoro998]

If you do it right atleast you know that it will only hurt for a few seconds.

 

[findmybridgesocal]

I'm planning on CTBing in the next couple of days with a firearm. I chose this method because I've read it's an instant death. Theres some sort of science behind your brain being to slow to register even being hit.

But it has me wondering. Lets say I dont hit the brainstem perfectly, what if there is pain. Granted it would only be a second or two, but what if death freezes me in that state of pain. Permanently doomed to be in agony.

The idea of nothingness is okay to me, it's just the fear of an afterlife where I'll get sent to hell because I killed myself is scary to me.

I'm just yapping but does the idea of the possible pain associated with death freak you out?

I would recommend reading the firearm mega thread. 15% of firearm attempts don't succeed. But if you follow procedure your odds of success are near certain. You need the right firearm, the right ammo, and the right aim. If you have the first two right your aim doesn't need to be perfect, or even great.