Drowning as a method

[TookiBird2000]

So I plan to CTB possibly today. I'm thinking of walking to the river and just going to the deep parts to drown. I'm not an experienced Swimmer so I'll likely drown. Is this an effective method? How long would it take to die, considering the river water would likely be cold? I'd have a short window between doing it and the police coming as I would be sneaking out of my house to do it, and my family are aware of my suicidal tendencies.

 

[amyuwu]

imo you better jumping into the river
first - it will be difficult to find your body afterwards and you police can't really save you while you are jumping
second - you drown/die a lot quicker

 

[SecretDissociation]

I found this (won't let me embed link):

But its not a good idea to go if your family and police will be looking for you. You can be rescuscitated

 

[getoutgirl]

I'm sorry you find yourself in that position.
The method can be effective, but I have to be truthful that it is far from a pleasant one. Survival Instinct kicks in fast, your brain will make you change your mind quick and you will get very anxious trying to survive. It may take some time too, sometimes up to 15 min, but that can vary. Also the drowning experience itself is described as quite painful. The lungs get filled with water and it feels pretty much like fire. At least in a river there is not salt in it, which can make it even worse. But still, not great at all. Also, some people survive it, they wash ashore or just make it due to the si. I've read that about a 60% rate of death.
This is not to fear monger or scare you, but I think you should have the info. Others can provide more I'm sure.
Also, if you have a sort window and family nearby aware of your tendencies, might not be the best idea. but that is just my opinion.

Whatever you end up doing I hope you can find some peace. Also, if you end up not doing it (which would be ok) you can come here and vent whatever whenever and we will be around for support. Big hug <3