Will you stop someone's else CTB?

[taiberjames]

Was walking through the woods to find a place to hang my self, and was thinking -
What if I find someone already hanged?

My non suicidal past self would obviously save him..
Do I just walk away for sake of community respect?

I know I would hate the guy that will save me though!

 

[_Alfarooq_]

Was walking through the woods to find a place to hang my self, and was thinking -
What if I find someone already hanged?

My non suicidal past self would obviously save him..
Do I just walk away for sake of community respect?

I know I would hate the guy that will save me though!

No I wouldn't. I would not blame them. I won't force them to suffer here in this rubbish life, by preventing their attempts to CTB.

 

[exiled]

I believe that my SI in this type of situation would apply to another person. It would not feel as if it's a choice within me but rather, a natural instinct. I don't consider myself to be pro-life but I cannot stomach knowing someone else is losing their life right in front of me, as I stand and watch or turn a blind eye. I would not judge them for doing so, nor would I minimize their reasoning. But... call me delusional, I would really truly think of it as a sign that perhaps that person's time has not yet come.

 

[my endless blue]

I don't know. That's a hard one honestly. It may sound hypocritical because I want to die so bad, but I don't really know what would I do in such situation. Like, someone trying to take it's own life next to me, and i'm a guy who likes to see "a universe of possibilities" in everyone, so my pathetic and cliche ass would probably try to help, at least with words

 

[Zebulon]

I would talk to the person first, to gouge their intentions. I dont belive in heat of the moment suicides. If they are genuine and feel that way for longer or will feel it longer, I would not stop them. But I wouldnt push them from a building or pull the trigger

 

[ggetout33]

Hard to say tbh. On one hand if someone was in excruciating pain and euthanasia was the only realistic way to stop them from suffering then I wouldn't stop it. But if they were healthy and say there was an oncoming car I would pull them away before they got hit and died.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I'd maybe ask if they wanted to talk but I wouldn't try to stop them exactly. It's a very difficult subject because I realise how hypocritical it would be to even disturb an attempt. There's just something so lonely and sad about someone killing themselves in public and no one taking any notice.

 

[CW36]

Your voting system is rather strange. The answer would be absolutely NOT. If you wouldn't want 'saving' why would you ruin someone else's attempt? If it was hanging, I'd wait at least the customary thirty minutes and then I'd call the cops for their families closure. However, in the UK, I'd probably be charged with neglect or conspiracy to murder if they discovered the delay. Happy days.

P.s I must point out that a few previous posts have mentioned talking to the said 'hanger'. The poster states he is already hanging, so I doubt he's up for constructive conversation

And someone voted for stealing his noose! Seriously shame on you!

 

[MyChoiceAlone]

that's a tough question. i think my instinct would take over at first. would the person be half dead? but i'm no paramedic so i'd be useless. is the person holding a gun? may rush in for selfish reasons. i dunno. i think i know what you're asking. sadly i think i'd try even though it's hypocritical.

 

[FuneralCry]

It would be inhumane and criminal to me stopping someone's suicide attempt when otherwise they would had died, interrupting a hanging attempt could mean that the person ends up with damage and that would be absolutely horrific. People should be allowed to die in peace and the compassionate thing would be to leave them alone, it's their life not yours. Reading things like this reminds me of why it's so disgusting how assisted suicide isn't legalised, people should never have to fear having their suicide attempt interrupted.

 

[vitbar]

It really depends on the situation.

 

[taiberjames]

Your voting system is rather strange. The answer would be absolutely NOT. If you wouldn't want 'saving' why would you ruin someone else's attempt? If it was hanging, I'd wait at least the customary thirty minutes and then I'd call the cops for their families closure. However, in the UK, I'd probably be charged with neglect or conspiracy to murder if they discovered the delay. Happy days.

P.s I must point out that a few previous posts have mentioned talking to the said 'hanger'. The poster states he is already hanging, so I doubt he's up for constructive conversation

And someone voted for stealing his noose! Seriously shame on you!

Lol on the shame on you, thank you
I haven't laughed for more than few months until your comment

 

[Xta4Love]

It would be inhumane and criminal to me stopping someone's suicide attempt when otherwise they would had died, interrupting a hanging attempt could mean that the person ends up with damage and that would be absolutely horrific. People should be allowed to die in peace and the compassionate thing would be to leave them alone, it's their life not yours. Reading things like this reminds me of why it's so disgusting how assisted suicide isn't legalised, people should never have to fear having their suicide attempt interrupted.

This!

 

[CW36]

Lol on the shame on you, thank you
I haven't laughed for more than few months until your comment

I'm glad! Dark humour is the best
We have to have some laughs amongst the seriousness and sadness of it all right.
And I hope that wasn't you!
That'll be my last thought - I've kicked the chair, I'm losing consciousness, but.... will James steal my noose?!

 

[Hikikomori1]

Only if i really care about the person.

 

[StaticCryBabye]

If I happened to witness someone mid ctbing, I wouldn't jump in to stop them right away. Instead, I'd probably withdraw slightly, allowing them to navigate their thoughts and feelings without the added pressure of my presence. Of course, my priority would be to respect their space and decision-making process. I might only intervene if they seemed to be having second thoughts

 

[day]

I mean I wouldn't want to see someone die so I may intervene to prevent my own trauma even if that sounds stupid. However if someone just told me they were going to I would never prevent them. I do believe everyone has a right to suicide but doing it in-front of me would be so traumatic for me. I wouldn't save them cause I don't want them to be free but more so I feel it'd be instinctual.

 

[NoFutureAnymore]

Knowing what I know now I wouldn't stop somebody. I would however appreciate if this person would warn me on beforehand so we have a chance to talk about it. I would have a look with this person if there are other alternative options and see if this person is sure about ctb. But I wouldn't call a mental hospital if this person doesn't want that.

 

[taiberjames]

I'm glad! Dark humour is the best
We have to have some laughs amongst the seriousness and sadness of it all right.
And I hope that wasn't you!
That'll be my last thought - I've kicked the chair, I'm losing unconscious, but.... will James steal my noose?!

Well watch out.. I'm also in UK

 

[CW36]

Well watch out.. I'm also in UK

James! I have planned everything. If you even touch that noose I'll come back and haunt you! I might buy a snake to keep guard. My gorgeous late geckos would not be up to the task

 

[Sad Avocado]

Was walking through the woods to find a place to hang my self, and was thinking -
What if I find someone already hanged?

My non suicidal past self would obviously save him..
Do I just walk away for sake of community respect?

I know I would hate the guy that will save me though!

Honestly I don't know how I would react in that moment. The more logial answer is that I shouldn't stop him because it's his choice and he made a decision about his own life. But what if in that very precise moment he changed his mind? What if he wants to scream for help but the rope around his neck prevents him from doing that? So the answer is I don't know what would I do maybe I would save him thinking that he doesn't want to carry on his attempt anymore. I don't really know

 

[777cave]

If it was a young child.

 

[WanderingJerboa]

I recently talked a close friend out of it. While doing so they called me a selfish asshole, said I was using manipulative tactics to convince them not to CTB. Looking back, I can see they're not wrong.

 

[tora]

I know it makes me selfish, but if I found anyone in my family trying to CTB I'd 100% try to stop them. I wouldn't even be able to think about it in the moment; it'd just be my first instinct to save them.

 

[Pidgeons_Sparrows]

option 4 obviously

jokes aside, no i wouldnt unless its one of the 2 or 3 people that i simply care about too much to let them go

 

[Wisdom3_1-9]

This is so tricky. I think my natural instinct would be to save a life.

But I also know that in my case, there would have been immense thought and planning that would lead to that moment for me, and I would not want anyone to stop me.

I guess if I had the opportunity to talk to the person, it would help to have some context. If I could sense that this was their true desire and not merely an emotional reaction to their current circumstances, I might even offer to stay with them so they wouldn't feel alone.

But what if I couldn't talk to them and they were on the brink of death? I really don't know! I think it might be best to let the situation unfold as if I weren't there, but could my conscience live with that, never really knowing if they, deep down, wanted to be saved?

The situation, for me, is fraught with complexities. Such an interesting dilemma!

 

[Wyldfyre4948]

I don't think I would stop someone else if I caught them in the act. Knowing how hard it can be to get to that point and overcoming your own SI to do it yourself. Maybe after they'd passed I would report it like I just happened upon it, but I wouldn't want to ruin someone else's death. Not knowing what caused them to be in that position and potential traumas they've endured would make saving them seem cruel.

 

[sammiechzxv]

Depends on who they are to me & the situation

 

[Eyler]

Was walking through the woods to find a place to hang my self, and was thinking -
What if I find someone already hanged?

My non suicidal past self would obviously save him..
Do I just walk away for sake of community respect?

I know I would hate the guy that will save me though!

There was once somebody who was trying to hurt themselves in front of me which lead to me froze up and try to stop them, but then they continued so I let it be. Only for them to stop and look at me like I did a mistake in doing so.

I learned later on some people do it to be saved by others in front, some do it for pleasure or attention and some for other specific reasons. Some don't want to be saved either.

When I thought about that I din't really gave it that much of a whirlpool mind-thinking to understand why, more like I already knew.

As long as they hint they want to be saved I will, if they don't I let them be.

After all its there choice.

 

[bluebus]

That is a conflicting question. On one hand, I would sympathize with them and be able to understand the pain they are going through. I would want them to have a peaceful and quick end if they were really serious about it, just like I want for myself. On the other hand, I would have a hard time not seeing the potential and opportunity in a person. It would be hard for me to not feel an instinctual urge to save that person, hoping that they would find happiness and peace and fulfillment in this life somewhere. So to answer the question, I'm not sure. I feel like my past self would have jumped in to save them, but my current self would want to treat them the way I would want to treated if I was found (ignored and not interned with). I still feel like my conciseness would not be able to rest easy if I didn't intervene and try to help in some way, as corny as that sounds.