Why is jumping considered bad?

[kvorumese]

Actually, I know why jumping is considered bad. If you don't choose a good enough height or a rough enough surface, you may end up with severe injuries and/or paralysis, yet be alive. However, to me at least, jumping from a bridge sounds like a foolproof method. If you manage to lose consciousness and thereupon fall off a very tall bridge, you will most likely die on impact, but even if not, you will not be experiencing agony while drowning. Am I wrong?

 

[Agon321]

There may be several reasons:
- Not everyone has a suitable jumping spot nearby
- Some people question the ethical aspect of this method.
Such people simply, for example, do not want to additionally traumatize other people if it is a place where other people regularly go.
- People are simply terrified of jumping. Taking the last step requires a lot of courage/desperation.
- As you mentioned, people are afraid of paralysis.
The only thing worse than CTB is failed CTB. In a way.

Of course, there are more reasons, but these quickly came to mind.

 

[kvorumese]

There may be several reasons:
- Not everyone has a suitable jumping spot nearby
- Some people question the ethical aspect of this method.
Such people simply, for example, do not want to additionally traumatize other people if it is a place where other people regularly go.
- People are simply terrified of jumping. Taking the last step requires a lot of courage/desperation.
- As you mentioned, people are afraid of paralysis.
The only thing worse than CTB is failed CTB. In a way.

Of course, there are more reasons, but these quickly came to mind.

I see. Well, in my mind, I'd be down to spend up to my last penny to travel to a place with a viable jump spot. If done at night, it's likely that there will be no passersby to observe the fall.
What do you think about bridge/building? Which is more reliable and less agonizing?

 

[Agon321]

I see. Well, in my mind, I'd be down to spend up to my last penny to travel to a place with a viable jump spot. If done at night, it's likely that there will be no passersby to observe the fall.
What do you think about bridge/building? Which is more reliable and less agonizing?

It's not my method, so I'm not sure. I just don't know enough.

The most important thing is the height.
Here's some info on that:


When a person jumps from the right height, the water kind of acts like concrete.
Another plus is that even if the fall isn't fatal, the water will do the trick.
Of course, if you're conscious, it won't be pleasant, because drowning isn't pleasant. Plus, you could end up with broken bones.

Generally, if someone jumps from the right height and everything goes well, death is probably quick and doesn't hurt much. Generally, I'd rather jump than hang myself, for example.

Whether someone prefers a building or a bridge is an individual matter.

 

[Unspoken7612]

For me the issue is "the view from halfway down". Don't want to jump and then immediately think "oh shit" and spend those last few seconds panicking.

There's also not really a suitable site near me. Multi-storey car parks don't go high enough, there are no bridges over gorges, and you can't exactly jump off skyscrapers (unless you can climb up the outside).

 

[kvorumese]

When a person jumps from the right height, the water kind of acts like concrete.
Another plus is that even if the fall isn't fatal, the water will do the trick.

Yeah, I know that much. Kinda why I'd prefer to jump in water haha

Don't want to jump and then immediately think "oh shit" and spend those last few seconds panicking.

That's true. I think I'd be full of adrenaline though and maybe the oh so beautiful view would even excite me

 

[lalaloopsy]

I think what you said about becoming unconscious and falling off a bridge, while it sounds like a good way, would be really difficult to do in actuality. The practicalities of falling properly and becoming unconscious at the right time would be really hard to pull off.

And if you didn't lose consciousness when hitting the water, drowning isn't generally considered a peaceful way to go

Idk personally I think jumping can be a good method, bc it doesn't require special equipment, but it would have to be a really big height, which I've found difficult to locate, ideally onto a hard surface

 

[NegevChina]

Failing a jump attempt can leave you injured severely but alive. From lower heights, unless you can be sure to land head first its risky. I came up with an idea though of how to land head first and probably this will be my way to CTB.

 

[kvorumese]

Failing a jump attempt can leave you injured severely but alive. From lower heights, unless you can be sure to land head first its risky. I came up with an idea though of how to land head first and probably this will be my way to CTB.

What do you think is the best jumping spot - a building, a bridge, or a mountain/cliff?

 

[NegevChina]

What do you think is the best jumping spot - a building, a bridge, or a mountain/cliff?

I think a building might be the worst. But I don't have access to anything else so I'll have to do it from a building from the 9th floor.

 

[kvorumese]

I think a building might be the worst. But I don't have access to anything else so I'll have to do it from a building from the 9th floor.

9th floor does not seem like that high, are you sure? Maybe it's worthwhile to travel elsewhere, otherwise you may risk paralysis. Or correct my ignorance if I'm wrong haha, I thought 9th floor is not necessarily enough

 

[NegevChina]

9th floor does not seem like that high, are you sure? Maybe it's worthwhile to travel elsewhere, otherwise you may risk paralysis. Or correct my ignorance if I'm wrong haha, I thought 9th floor is not necessarily enough

I agree 9th floor may not be enough. It is very risky. but I have come up with a way to fall head first and increase my chances of succeeding a jump. Any way I cant think of a place i can reach more then 9th floor. They are all guarded and roof tops are locked. Other wise I would for sure prefer a higher jump.

 

[kvorumese]

I agree 9th floor may not be enough. It is very risky. but I have come up with a way to fall head first and increase my chances of succeeding a jump. Any way I cant think of a place i can reach more then 9th floor. They are all guarded and roof tops are locked. Other wise I would for sure prefer a higher jump.

I wish you peace, swiftness and painlessness