Help How Painful Is Partial Hanging?

[socrates]

I was looking it SN and the exit bag before. Both are kinda out of my price range. Partial hanging sounds doable, and I already have some belts and a rope. Though the Rope isn't very thick. Problem is this method scares me. I'm very sensitive about my neck I don't even like the feeling of turtle necks. 6.5 pounds of force around the neck seems like a lot. And I don't want the brain damage if I fail. I should have about 4 hours on monday where I won't be disturbed I hope that's enough time.

 

[socrates]

It will definitely hurt your neck and you will eventually die from it if someone hadn't found you yet. It's slow and painful.

thanks, guess it's back to the drawing board.

 

[WrongPlaceWrongTime]

Mostly painless if you block the carotid artery, more painful if you block the jugular veins and/or the windpipe.

And I don't want the brain damage if I fail

I believe that if you extend your legs outward when hanging, it should minimize the chance of waking up. Of course, also make sure you are alone for at least 30 minutes when attempting it.
If partial suspension still sounds too prone to failure, your best bet would be full suspension.

 

[Smart No More]

It's really not comfortable. Seems easy at first but I don't know how people succeed with this method. I was so determined and I somehow pulled myself out of it after my body had started to flail and spasm. I literally came round storming out of my bathroom where I made my attempt. My body was buzzing all over and my throat/neck was graized and hurt. I seem to have damaged something in the area of my lower adams apple where it was restricted from swallowing by the noose. It bugs be to this day. At the time I didn't care and obviously wasn't going to go to a doc and tell them I hurt myself trying to end my life so I just lived with it. I thought it would sort itself out but it hasn't fully. Maybe it will eventually. It hasn't caused functionality as far as I'm aware but it does feel uncomfortable.

Probably not what you wanted to hear but it's my honest answer.

 

[WatermelonMel]

It's painless and quick, but if something goes wrong like the rope snaps, comes loose or something, you will have (possibly major) brain damage leaving you off worse than you already were - that's my biggest fear with hanging.

 

[socrates]

It's painless and quick, but if something goes wrong like the rope snaps, comes loose or something, you will have (possibly major) brain damage leaving you off worse than you already were - that's my biggest fear with hanging.

People seem to disagree on if it's painless and quick.

 

[WatermelonMel]

People seem to disagree on if it's painless and quick.

It will be uncomfortable for sure, but it shouldn't be painful. Maybe their carotid arteries are not being compressed hard enough.

 

[-FrozenRobot-]

Coming from a person who actually tried and would've succeeded (only if I locked the door and my parents didn't care to save me). It's totally painless I'd the material is thick enough. You might feel uncomfortable since you said you are sensitive about your neck. It's totally quick. You'll pass out before you now what's happening. But it'll take time to die.
All the facts hold true if you execute the method correctly. If not, it's going to hurt you a lot. I won't suggest a thin piece of rope.

 

[again_noidea]

It will definitely hurt your neck and you will eventually die from it if someone hadn't found you yet. It's slow and painful.

bullshit. i went unconscious without noticing and found myself on the floor again. If you do it right it is very easy and the feeling can even be euphoric. you just need to get the hang of it, if you know what i mean :)

 

[Ednospatient]

I tried partial 3 times, it felt like my head was exploding and it was super hard to breathe, but as stated above it was because I blocked the jugular vein, not the carotid

 

[SleepDealer]

If you do it right, it's painless and quick. In my experience cutting off the carotid arteries gives me the sensation of tingles all over my body and falling. It's fade to black from there, and then you're out. That takes only 10-30 seconds. The trouble is doing it right.

My advice is to not put pressure on gradually, it is NOT fun to cut off circulation to your jugular veins (which gives you the exploding head sensation because blood is flowing into your head, but not out) before cutting off the carotid arteries. However, arteries are higher pressure than veins. It takes less pressure to cut off the jugular than it does to cut off the carotid. If you apply gradual pressure, you'll have to endure that awful sensation.

So, the best approach is to tighten the noose and drop your weight all at once. Also, I think it's best if your spine is straight for a few reasons:

1. If you have to lean into the noose to get the pressure you need, it's way too easy to move out of that position while convulsing or unconscious.

2. In my experience it's way easier hit the sweet spot when in an upright position. I'm not entirely sure why, maybe my circulation just sucks, but partial while standing or sitting with a straight back is best.

3. Leaning into the noose doesn't apply pressure effectively, it's uncomfortable, and you're less likely to get the sweet spot doing that. It's better if your noose is short enough that you don't have to lean, and instead just use your body weight.

You can practice with an unanchored noose to get a better idea of what's comfortable for you. For me, the higher the rope is, the better. The worst spot is the middle of the neck (where the adam's apple would be). Some people say below the adam's apple is better though.

All of that said, I'm in the same boat as the guy whose survival instincts kicked in. I tried to do full suspension recently but my noose was too low and I ended up doing partial. I convulsed like crazy and then suddenly I was in bed. I have no memory of how I got out of the noose. I'm guessing I was able to reach the stool in the few seconds I had before I would have blacked out. I'm not afraid of death but my instincts sure are.

 

[fox_wannabe]

bullshit. i went unconscious without noticing and found myself on the floor again. If you do it right it is very easy and the feeling can even be euphoric. you just need to get the hang of it, if you know what i mean :)

Oh I tried partial multiple times and it is hardest t overcome SI. If you can do It it is really fast, only a bit uncomfortable. It is easy ,but very hard

 

[Tonight634]

bullshit. i went unconscious without noticing and found myself on the floor again. If you do it right it is very easy and the feeling can even be euphoric. you just need to get the hang of it, if you know what i mean :)

I'm sorry if you already mentioned it somewhere but how come you woke up again? What went wrong?

 

[again_noidea]

I'm sorry if you already mentioned it somewhere but how come you woke up again? What went wrong?

no reason to be sorry :) i was testing it, so i held the other end of my rope (the rope goes through a loop higher up) in my hand to ensure that you don't hang yourself fully by accident. As i said, i was just testing, next thing i know, i'm on the ground amidst stones and sticks. i was quite lucky because i could really have hurt myself. i got away with some bruises. Again, i did't think it would go so quickly. SleepDealer is absolutely right.

 

[Tonight634]

no reason to be sorry :) i was testing it, so i held the other end of my rope (the rope goes through a loop higher up) in my hand to ensure that you don't hang yourself fully by accident. As i said, i was just testing, next thing i know, i'm on the ground amidst stones and sticks. i was quite lucky because i could really have hurt myself. i got away with some bruises. Again, i did't think it would go so quickly. SleepDealer is absolutely right.

I see, you know your response gives me hope and a sense of prace because I myself tried to test it and I feel like I found my spot and I didn't feel that pressure, so I thought this is gonna work one day and you kinda confirmed it for me so thanks

 

[logan]

bullshit. i went unconscious without noticing and found myself on the floor again. If you do it right it is very easy and the feeling can even be euphoric. you just need to get the hang of it, if you know what i mean :)

This is true, but the problem is that you may wake up a short time later and no longer know what happened.

I suspect that one unconsciously somehow frees himself or gets out of the position that is necessary.
And therefore the danger is great to get permanent damage.

 

[again_noidea]

This is true, but the problem is that you may wake up a short time later and no longer know what happened.

I suspect that one unconsciously somehow frees himself or gets out of the position that is necessary.
And therefore the danger is great to get permanent damage.

i'm also worried about that. Especially with partial hanging, do you know any case where that happened?

 

[logan]

i'm also worried about that. Especially with partial hanging, do you know any case where that happened?

I have experienced this myself ...

 

[logan]

oh shit, why is this not mentioned in the suicide wiki. what happened, please tell me?

It was as I wrote it - one then apparently unconsciously does things that one then cannot remember - I have no other explanation for this.

 

[B18]

If you do it right, it's painless and quick. In my experience cutting off the carotid arteries gives me the sensation of tingles all over my body and falling. It's fade to black from there, and then you're out. That takes only 10-30 seconds. The trouble is doing it right.

My advice is to not put pressure on gradually, it is NOT fun to cut off circulation to your jugular veins (which gives you the exploding head sensation because blood is flowing into your head, but not out) before cutting off the carotid arteries. However, arteries are higher pressure than veins. It takes less pressure to cut off the jugular than it does to cut off the carotid. If you apply gradual pressure, you'll have to endure that awful sensation.

So, the best approach is to tighten the noose and drop your weight all at once. Also, I think it's best if your spine is straight for a few reasons:

1. If you have to lean into the noose to get the pressure you need, it's way too easy to move out of that position while convulsing or unconscious.

2. In my experience it's way easier hit the sweet spot when in an upright position. I'm not entirely sure why, maybe my circulation just sucks, but partial while standing or sitting with a straight back is best.

3. Leaning into the noose doesn't apply pressure effectively, it's uncomfortable, and you're less likely to get the sweet spot doing that. It's better if your noose is short enough that you don't have to lean, and instead just use your body weight.

You can practice with an unanchored noose to get a better idea of what's comfortable for you. For me, the higher the rope is, the better. The worst spot is the middle of the neck (where the adam's apple would be). Some people say below the adam's apple is better though.

All of that said, I'm in the same boat as the guy whose survival instincts kicked in. I tried to do full suspension recently but my noose was too low and I ended up doing partial. I convulsed like crazy and then suddenly I was in bed. I have no memory of how I got out of the noose. I'm guessing I was able to reach the stool in the few seconds I had before I would have blacked out. I'm not afraid of death but my instincts sure are.

I experimented with night night method, and basicly no matter what i did, only jugular veins were closed, your plan sounds way more solid. Thanks for sharing

 

[Darkmoon Queen]

I'm told it's very painful by a person who survived it. Partway through, the rope gave way (he's a heavier person) and he fell on his backside. He manages to laugh about it now somehow...

 

[Im Sorry Mom]

how would you do it on a tree?

 

[Darkmoon Queen]

how would you do it on a tree?

Sit on a high branch with the noose tied to it, put the loop over your head and drop off, I'd think.

 

[Hurt]

How much are the probabilities of ending vegetable with partial if not found??

 

[Ch92921]

People seem to disagree on if it's painless and quick.

Its painful. But it depends on how long you stay conciousness.

It's painless and quick, but if something goes wrong like the rope snaps, comes loose or something, you will have (possibly major) brain damage leaving you off worse than you already were - that's my biggest fear with hanging.

Can also happen with other methodes. N is the only certain method.

It's painless and quick, but if something goes wrong like the rope snaps, comes loose or something, you will have (possibly major) brain damage leaving you off worse than you already were - that's my biggest fear with hanging.

But if you do partial hanging, you on have the weight of ca 5kg. So its very unlikly that the cord snaps?

 

[eternalmelancholy]

I'm very sensitive about my neck I don't even like the feeling of turtle necks. 6.5 pounds of force around the neck seems like a lot.

What I learned from my previous failed attempt is that it takes A LOT more force to lose consciousness than you think. You have to go completely limp and drop into the noose. I started fading away within seconds but I panicked and pulled myself up before I could finish the job.

People who just lightly lean into the rope will not pass out. It will only build pressure in your head like an inflating balloon.

 

[Ch92921]

What I learned from my previous failed attempt is that it takes A LOT more force to lose consciousness than you think. You have to go completely limp and drop into the noose. I started fading away within seconds but I panicked and pulled myself up before I could finish the job.

People who just lightly lean into the rope will not pass out. It will only build pressure in your head like an inflating balloon.

Thanks for this advice

 

[Hurt]

I'm so scared of failing. I wanted to do it tonight but I don't feel ready. When it becomes real it's different than only having the thought.