question for those who've attempted drowning

[heylightiforgot]

I was curious if benzos and/or alcohol were able to suppress the panic response and unease when you started to run out of air?

 

[Mizzmini45]

I would like to know this also

 

[MissNietzsche]

I'm not sure about this, but as an ex-lifeguard, drunk people are a huge problem in pools. Usually, when adults drown, they're drunk.

I don't have any further information though; sorry if this doesn't help.

 

[Arvind]

from my personal experience. when i was 19 a boat carrying passengers in a river collapsed i was also in that boat. i dont know swimming. if i remember correctly i lost my consciousness within 2 - 3 minutes. it was not a big struggle. no pain only discomfort. some one saved me once i lost my consciousness. i would have been out of this hell if that man didnt saved me. One of my friend tried drowning after taking alcohol. i dont know how much quantity he took. he knew swimming. once he was in water his reflexes started to kick in and started to swim. So i feel if u know swimming it will not be a good idea to go for drowning unless even ur swimming skills cant help u.

 

[BridgeJumper]

For me they helped a bit, but not fully.
Its not like some drugs will magically shut out the panic when Im underwater and cant breathe, unless they knocked me out cold.
Well, I WAS almost knocked out cold when I jumped into the river so maybe that plays a part. Maybe it would be worse if I just walked into it.
Timing is important too. Through trial and error I found you ought to wait for the drugs to fully kick in before attempting for best results, but Im always impatient af and do it as soon as I overdose xD