Why partial hanging is much commom than full hanging?

[Yoñlü×]

Why is it said that most suicides by hanging are due to partial suspension and not total suspension, whereas what is most reported in the news, seen in films/series and pop culture in general portrays total suspension?

 

[Fate]

Due to SI. It's easier doing partial knowing you can stop it at any moment. People do it trying to pass out, since once you pass out it's over. Full suspension has a higher chance of succeeding since you can't really save yourself, but it's the SI barrier you'd have to overcome first.

 

[Adûnâi]

Due to SI. It's easier doing partial knowing you can stop it at any moment. People do it trying to pass out, since once you pass out it's over. Full suspension has a higher chance of succeeding since you can't really save yourself, but it's the SI barrier you'd have to overcome first.

What about the pain? I'm not sure about such stuff, so apologies if it's stupid.

 

[Fate]

What about the pain? I'm not sure about such stuff, so apologies if it's stupid.

There will be some pain and discomfort, but it doesn't take long to pass out so you'd have to put up with it for under 60 seconds (If it's pressing the the artery properly — Itll be more likely under 20s)

 

[dontlook]

There will be some pain and discomfort, but it doesn't take long to pass out so you'd have to put up with it for about 60 seconds (If it's pressing the the artery properly)

If you're doing it right, you should pass out within seconds. 1 minute isnt accurate at all

 

[Fate]

If you're doing it right, you should pass out within seconds. 1 minute isnt accurate at all

that's on a higher example. I don't like to downplay something (Or give the perfect scenario) and say under 20 seconds (Which if done right usually is) otherwise people would be disappointed. But either way, it'll take under 60s. But most likely like you said, if done right it'll be far shorter than that.

 

[lilah]

It's easier doing partial knowing you can stop it at any moment.

i wish i understood the science of partial hanging. i've tried it soooo many times and failed.. only once did i "succeed" (i felt myself painlessly losing consciousness and volontarily stopped it). it's so hard to adequately put pressure on the carotid arteries

 

[Forever Sleep]

I would think partial is more accessable to a lot of people. There are maybe more anchor points lower down in a home. I've considered full hanging but all there really is available to me is a loft hatch and there are stair bannisters right next to it. So- I reckon I'd panic and try and stand on them.

That's true though- that you don't see partial represented in films or on TV much. The first I heard of it was the death of Robin Williams. I didn't even realise it was possible. I don't think I'd have the will power for it. Maybe they don't represent it because I'm assuming it can be easy to do, although again, I doubt I'd be able to work it out. As far as I'm aware, didn't Robin Williams use a belt trapped in a door frame? RIP.

Plus, I suppose in films etc. they're probably going more for the horror, dramatic aspect. It's probably more instantly recognisable to see feet dangling. They don't always need to show more than that for people to understand what they're seeing.

 

[pulleditnearlyoff]

Why is it said that most suicides by hanging are due to partial suspension and not total suspension, whereas what is most reported in the news, seen in films/series and pop culture in general portrays total suspension?

It's just the fact that you have 100% control.

 

[Unleashtherain]

i wish i understood the science of partial hanging. i've tried it soooo many times and failed.. only once did i "succeed" (i felt myself painlessly losing consciousness and volontarily stopped it). it's so hard to adequately put pressure on the carotid arteries

I can't seem to get it right either so don't feel bad.

 

[CantDoIt]

Partial seems to be theoretically easier to overcome SI with and you won't, say, accidentally break your neck or die from strangulation because to get partial right you must first sort of start going unconscious via compression of the carotid artery.

 

[failureofahuman]

I don't think most successful suicides are partial, where did you hear that? I had a total suspension attempt and it nearly worked, I did pass out in seconds, embarrassingly I tied the knot incorrectly and it came undone through it. I felt a big blunt pain on my neck for like 2 seconds as I fell, then I remember nothing. So I would recommend to people, to find a tree, ceiling fan, somewhere high to hang themselves from and go for it. I permanently damaged the "joint" where the ceiling fan was so I'm not able to properly reattempt, I'm going to try from a tree when I can. If you just jump, you'll pass out in seconds like I did. I'm pretty sure if you softly ease into it, you'll restrict the jugulars and not the carotids, so it will ironically hurt more. Just be courageous and it'll only hurt for like 2 seconds

 

[Yoñlü×]

I don't think most successful suicides are partial, where did you hear that? I had a total suspension attempt and it nearly worked, I did pass out in seconds, embarrassingly I tied the knot incorrectly and it came undone through it. I felt a big blunt pain on my neck for like 2 seconds as I fell, then I remember nothing. So I would recommend to people, to find a tree, ceiling fan, somewhere high to hang themselves from and go for it. I permanently damaged the "joint" where the ceiling fan was so I'm not able to properly reattempt, I'm going to try from a tree when I can. If you just jump, you'll pass out in seconds like I did. I'm pretty sure if you softly ease into it, you'll restrict the jugulars and not the carotids, so it will ironically hurt more. Just be courageous and it'll only hurt for like 2 seconds

I don't remember where exactly I saw this, but it was on some post on this forum. Which node did you use and if possible, what was the mistake you made in the node? thank you in advance

 

[failureofahuman]

I don't remember where exactly I saw this, but it was on some post on this forum. Which node did you use and if possible, what was the mistake you made in the node? thank you in advance

Bowline on the anchor point and slipknot on the noose. Basically there are two ends where the rope on the bowline comes out and I made the slipknot noose on the wrong end

 

[Z-A]

You have control in partial.