Not a very... popular way of CTBing. But it's one of my choices. I'm wondering if anyone has any resource on self immolation? I see nothing in the Suicide Resource Compilation. Thanks.
Oliver
Experienced
- Feb 28, 2024
- 235
Being burned alive is probably the most painfull thing a human being can experience. Probably the worst of all methods - just being honest here.
Have you seen the Aaron Bushnell video? Looks like a horrendous way to go. Even though he was charred black, he didn't die until 7 hours later in a hospital. I can't imagine how agonizing it must have been during all that time.
Do you mind if I ask why? Are you combining it with some form of political protest?
I have no use so I feel like I might as well use myself as political protest.
If I find a secluded enough spot, I might die without being found... it's what I hope for.
thinvy
Woefully Yours, Luka
- Aug 7, 2023
- 208
burns are awful and incredibly painful, and yet because of the human body's will to live, a lot of people don't die in the initial fire, they die in the hospital, or on the way to the hospital. often times they're suffering from so much pain until they die that they black out and wake up and black out again, and you can't even scream because your throat is ruined.
I can only imagine it's not on the guide because... well... it's fairly straight forwards and incredibly painful. information about what accelerants are hotter and faster burning or longer lasting are incredibly easy to access through google.
I have drowned before and I think I'd rather kill myself by intentional drowning before self immolation. I'm not gonna tell you not to do it..... but I sure wouldn't.
I can only imagine it's not on the guide because... well... it's fairly straight forwards and incredibly painful. information about what accelerants are hotter and faster burning or longer lasting are incredibly easy to access through google.
I have drowned before and I think I'd rather kill myself by intentional drowning before self immolation. I'm not gonna tell you not to do it..... but I sure wouldn't.
Do you mind if I ask what your protest is?
Z-A
Let me go
- Mar 3, 2024
- 340
There is a reason it's not a method here.. It's a slowly and a hellish way to die.
The Electoral College. Obviously it won't work immediately, the Supreme Court of the US is highly Republican and the Electoral College is their lifeline. But this is perhaps the most pivotal election year of the century so far, so I will at least get talk stirring. Well, that's the intention at least. I don't care too much as long as I die.
theboy
Illuminated
- Jul 15, 2022
- 3,016
It's the worst method in terms of pain. Literally jumping or hanging are 100 times less painful
bigmanharsh
Living in a cosmic joke
- Feb 5, 2024
- 19
While the idea might feel kinda poetic of burning away all your sorrows and yourself into a fine powder returning back into the earth or whatever. As other people mentioned:
It's quite painful, Even burns I've gotten here and there, have hurt like crazy. I recommend that you try to find a more peaceful and less painful way to go. I understand methods like these may seem appealing due to how extreme they are but try to think of the reprocussions and how if you did end up surviving- the agony will be insane. I hope you find peace in whatever way you see most appealing. Best of luck :)
Seems if you have the strength and wherewithal to die in such manner, for a cause, than you would have that same strength to fight and conquer whatever your demons are.
Your cause would be greater served by your presence and will to stand up continuessly, rather than a one and done statement that will be forgotten within the time it takes to do the investigation that would come from the powers that be, and the excuses those those same powers would broadcast to show you where deficient of mind to pull focus from them and the fray.
Self immolation could definitely be used as a political statement: goes something like this......
I do this because ------- (fill in the blank).
Strike the match, suffer for God knows how long, die.
Powers investigate, statement released: ------(insert name here)
Had a long history of mental health issues, evidence shows ------ had been on a suicide forum before the incident seeking advice on suicide.
We regret that this unfortunate incident has occurred and wish the family peace at this time. End statement.
You have suffered, your family is still suffering, your friends and acquaintances are still suffering, you have been publicly outed as some kind of headcase, this is what everyone in your circle is left with.
Your cause continues to operate as before the only thing that has changed is the pain and grief left to those in your circle.
And you suffered hideously again why ?
What good has come from your actions ?
This is my opinion of course.
I hope you find peace, think carefully about the collateral damage to others that you care about and leave behind beyond your cause.
Stopping your personal pain by CTB is one thing, using self immolation as a means seems more like a cry for help that can't be answered ever, you are now dead.
Once again, my opinion, no judgement, hope you find your way.
Personally I want to be at peace in those final moments, not make the pain worse and suffer more.
Your cause would be greater served by your presence and will to stand up continuessly, rather than a one and done statement that will be forgotten within the time it takes to do the investigation that would come from the powers that be, and the excuses those those same powers would broadcast to show you where deficient of mind to pull focus from them and the fray.
Self immolation could definitely be used as a political statement: goes something like this......
I do this because ------- (fill in the blank).
Strike the match, suffer for God knows how long, die.
Powers investigate, statement released: ------(insert name here)
Had a long history of mental health issues, evidence shows ------ had been on a suicide forum before the incident seeking advice on suicide.
We regret that this unfortunate incident has occurred and wish the family peace at this time. End statement.
You have suffered, your family is still suffering, your friends and acquaintances are still suffering, you have been publicly outed as some kind of headcase, this is what everyone in your circle is left with.
Your cause continues to operate as before the only thing that has changed is the pain and grief left to those in your circle.
And you suffered hideously again why ?
What good has come from your actions ?
This is my opinion of course.
I hope you find peace, think carefully about the collateral damage to others that you care about and leave behind beyond your cause.
Stopping your personal pain by CTB is one thing, using self immolation as a means seems more like a cry for help that can't be answered ever, you are now dead.
Once again, my opinion, no judgement, hope you find your way.
Personally I want to be at peace in those final moments, not make the pain worse and suffer more.
persimmon
Student
- Jan 21, 2024
- 148
I knew a girl who tried this. I can't pass on how it was as she was successful. Instinctively, I'd avoid.
I think I'd rather live miserably for another 40 years than go the self immolation route.
JKFleck
Betrayed by my only friend, nothing left to lose
- Oct 1, 2023
- 211
"100 times" is probably an understatement even, I've had multiple first degree burns before, can't imagine how agonizing third and fourth degree burns all over the body must've me
imsotired35
She/her
- Apr 6, 2024
- 74
This method crossed my mind, until I watched an uncensored video. Now I know I will never even think about that method again.
maniac116
My own worst enemy🌹💔
- Aug 10, 2024
- 841
I really can't think of a more horrid way to go out! No judgement, but fire, drowning or jumping freak me the hell out.
I want to go as peacefully as possible. I don't mind dying but don't want to suffer. I've had enough of that.
I wish you peace
ladylazarus4
exhausted
- May 12, 2024
- 224
Definitely. It prolongs the suffering AND sprays chemicals onto you when your skin is gone.
willitpass
Don’t try to offer me help, I’ve tried everything
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2,937
This is known as the most painful method around. I don't have the lostallhope chart with me but I believe it ranks the pain as 100%. I am a severe self harmer willing to go to extreme lengths to torture myself and this method has never once crossed my mind. I can't even imagine the pain.
JustA_LittlePerson
One person in a sea...
- May 21, 2024
- 111
An idea I have which I don't know if it'll work is wearing multiple layers of clothes. Maybe chain myself to prevent running and spreading the fire. I find this method very useful actually. Easy to get your hands on things that go hot, and it's fairly certain you'll die if you do it right, and if you don't you'll be so messed up you'll definitely want to after
willitpass
Don’t try to offer me help, I’ve tried everything
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2,937
If you survive you'll wish you were dead alright. And there won't be a damn thing you can do about it as you're stuck in a hospital bed wrapped in layers of bandages, burned inside and out. Severe burns immobilize you. And their dressings have to be changed very frequently, which is known to be an excruciatingly painful procedure. It's like they're ripping your skin off you every time they change the bandages based on stories of burn survivors. And in the case of self immolation it's likely those burns will cover almost your entire body. As well as your airway being burned all the way into your lungs. Surviving this would be arguably one of the worst possible methods to survive. Accidental severe burns are enough to make non suicidal people wish for death. I can't imagine trying this and surviving and having to go through one of the most painful injuries imaginable. That's hell on top of hell on top of hell.
locked*n*loaded
Archangel
- Apr 15, 2022
- 7,258
JustA_LittlePerson
One person in a sea...
- May 21, 2024
- 111
And here I was thinking it couldn't be better! You can even get used to hell before actually going
You make the best posts here lmao
You make the best posts here lmao
I would hope they sedate anyone with severe burns to oblivion in the hospital before they inevitably pass away a few hours/days later. But nope there is no way in hell I would ever consider this method. And really I know it's personal choice, but even if you think you don't care about the pain and horror of doing that to yourself, why would you inflict that on your family, friends and medical staff deliberately? It will be a horrific sight.
Wolf Girl
Not looking for advice or a pep talk
- Jun 12, 2024
- 200
Read The Burn Journals. It's the autobiography of a guy who self-immolated at 13 and survived.
Lost_the_will2_live
11:11
- Feb 25, 2020
- 125
I watched the uncensored video of the guy who did this outside of what I think was the Trump convention , was awful and he moving still after they put the flames out. It was horrific.
I've decided not to do the method judging by literally everyone here saying to run away from it faster than an Israeli airstrike… but is the book a good read? I might check it out.
maniac116
My own worst enemy🌹💔
- Aug 10, 2024
- 841
Please don't take that way out. Once you're on fire you'll suffer immensely. Your lung will burn, you'll smell yourself burning & may not die at all. Please please rethink this method!!
