⚠️ UK Access Block Notice: Beginning July 1, 2025, this site will no longer be accessible from the United Kingdom. This is a voluntary decision made by the site's administrators. We were not forced or ordered to implement this block.
MethodWould cutting blood vessels be fatal?
Thread starterDusk till dawn
Start date
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Not even close. The veins in your wrists are tiny. It would take you literally hours to bleed out through them. They will also clot, even in water. Cutting has one of the smallest success rates of any method (1%).
Major arteries, yes. But a serious attempt to take your life by cutting your wrists stands significantly more chance of leaving you with permanent injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves etc than death.
Major arteries, yes. But a serious attempt to take your life by cutting your wrists stands significantly more chance of leaving you with permanent injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves etc than death.
^ Major arteries are essentially the only way for cutting to kill you, and you will not be able to reach them. They are very deep below the tissue and your mind and body will stop you before you reach.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.