Struggling to block the carotid

[BurningLights]

I cant believe I'm the one saying this, but I'm really struggling with this goddamn ratchet strap and padding. Its pissing me off, been trying for a few hours now, and just cant block the fucking carotid!!!

I've done so many times before (without strap) got it once with the strap, now I can't get it again.

I thought I had it in the bag, but this is making me worry for when the time comes. God fucking damn it...

 

[BurningLights]

It's making me question my method now. For fucks sake. Time is ticking, I can't be fucking about like this. Feeling somewhat defeated right now :(

 

[Xerxes]

Can you feel it with your fingers? Once you find it, get a marker and mark the spot. My neck is small and the cornbags don't work well. I thought maybe those small brillo pads you use to wash dishes with would work, so I bought some but I haven't tried it yet.

 

[BurningLights]

Can you feel it with your fingers? Once you find it, get a marker and mark the spot. My neck is small and the cornbags don't work well. I thought maybe those small brillo pads you use to wash dishes with would work, so I bought some but I haven't tried it yet.

I can indeed, I know what I'm looking out for, I've even given suggestions to others! But all of a sudden, its a no go.
Yeah I'm questioning the padding, I'm only using rolled socks, but when I feel the carotid, it'd a very specific spot, so feel like a need almost a smaller pad just to sit on the carotid, rather than the pressure being spread out. I feel like a right twat right now. I've done the research, I know what to do I just can't fucking do it!! Fuck.

 

[worldexploder]

I'm sorry buddy. I'm guessing you're trying the NNM? I don't know what to tell ya. I had a hard enough time with partial. Fucking sucks dude. Hanging / carotid artery compression sounds a lot easier on paper.

 

[BurningLights]

I'm sorry buddy. I'm guessing you're trying the NNM? I don't know what to tell ya. I had a hard enough time with partial. Fucking sucks dude. Hanging / carotid artery compression sounds a lot easier on paper.

Certainly does man, I figured it wouldn't be first go, would need to readjust like, but, this is fucked. Gonna have to play about with it, fuck man :(

 

[1234dave]

is the carotid the pulse you can feel at the aide at the front of neck?

I've been trying the ligature with a spoon and it's very simple to be fair. Worth a go.

 

[Throwaway478953b]

I cant believe I'm the one saying this, but I'm really struggling with this goddamn ratchet strap and padding. Its pissing me off, been trying for a few hours now, and just cant block the fucking carotid!!!

I've done so many times before (without strap) got it once with the strap, now I can't get it again.

I thought I had it in the bag, but this is making me worry for when the time comes. God fucking damn it...

I've tried the ratchet strap method before. I couldn't get enough pressure on the carotid arteries but it did close my jugular veins. That's why it was extremely uncomfortable and my head was filling up with blood(felt like my head would explode and my eyes would pop out).

• Ditch the socks as padding. I use a shirt, folded long side and wrapped around the neck.

• Ditch the ratchet strap and go for partial. Same idea but partial actually works.

 

[Rose]

Sorry to hear your trouble, the good news is if you've gotten it once it is possible, at the least.
I'd definitely say this is likely an issue with the padding. Is there anything smaller that you could easily get your hands on?
I'll also say that even if you know where you're aiming, the marker tip seems like a good one. Any step to make it slightly easier is helpful, even if it's not what you're having trouble with.
Good luck, hope you figure it out soon! This is my preferred method as well

@1234dave you have two carotid arteries, they are indeed the pulse at the side/front of your neck, on both sides.

@Throwaway478953b could you go into more detail on using a shirt as padding there, my mental image isn't quite clear on that?

 

[BurningLights]

go for partial. Same idea but partial actually works.

That was original idea, but with padding on the carotid, I may be exploring that option again :/

 

[Xerxes]

As crazy as it sounds, I fashioned a noose around my neck and just wear it around the house when I'm alone just to get comfortable with it.

 

[Throwaway478953b]

As crazy as it sounds, I fashioned a noose around my neck and just wear it around the house when I'm alone just to get comfortable with it.

Try to periodically hang from it too, to get used to it. That might actually work.

Just wearing it loosely shouldn't do much. It's the pressure and survival instinct which are the problems here.

 

[Throwaway478953b]

That was original idea, but with padding on the carotid, I may be exploring that option again :/

Partial is what I'm planning on lately.

 

[Xerxes]

Try to periodically hang from it too, to get used to it. That might actually work.

Just wearing it loosely shouldn't do much. It's the pressure and survival instinct which are the problems here.

It's the feel of rope, it's scratchy on your neck, it's uncomfortable at first. And each step you wear it tighter. Right now I bought a length of Manila rope. I heard bondage rope is much comfier though.

 

[Throwaway478953b]

It's the feel of rope, it's scratchy on your neck, it's uncomfortable at first. And each step you wear it tighter. Right now I bought a length of Manila rope. I heard bondage rope is much comfier though.

Padding.

Are you the type of person trying to get used to boiling soup burning your tongue instead of just blowing on it first?

 

[Xerxes]

Padding.

Are you the type of person trying to get used to boiling soup burning your tongue instead of just blowing on it first?

Nah, I blow on it first. And the dang soup is already cold to begin with.

 

[BurningLights]

It's the feel of rope, it's scratchy on your neck, it's uncomfortable at first. And each step you wear it tighter. Right now I bought a length of Manila rope. I heard bondage rope is much comfier though.

I got some hemp rope and it is rougher than a sand lizards anus.

 

[BurningLights]

Okay, so I've been playing more,
Will try this out at some point, my neck now hurts and I'm bored/fed up. So will have to wait for now

 

[BurningLights]

Try again http://imgur.com/a/vvjjawV

 

[worldexploder]

Certainly does man, I figured it wouldn't be first go, would need to readjust like, but, this is fucked. Gonna have to play about with it, fuck man :(

Last week I rigged up a noose and experimented with all the positions and shit. Just didn't work. Wasn't gonna do it that evening. Was planning to go last Monday. I failed at partial in 2016. I don't know how people like Robin Williams and Chris Cornell can do it. I totally swore off hanging after last week. It's very discouraging because I'm gonna have to keep searching for other methods.

 

[1234dave]

Last week I rigged up a noose and experimented with all the positions and shit. Just didn't work. Wasn't gonna do it that evening. Was planning to go last Monday. I failed at partial in 2016. I don't know how people like Robin Williams and Chris Cornell can do it. I totally swore off hanging after last week. It's very discouraging because I'm gonna have to keep searching for other methods.

don't you go tighter and tighter if it's not working? I keep getting light headed, see stars, but then have to abort as at home. if I went tighter it'll work?

 

[BurningLights]

Okay guys, revision No. 2
https://imgur.com/a/6QzGVIA (fucking hell, how do get photos to show up?)

Cut up a sock to the width of 2 fingers, about the same in thickness, they can be easily moved up and down the strap, I've just had partial success (I think I blocked the other artery as well though) bit I did get the weird feeling we all long for. I'm done for tonight, no more, hopefully my neck won't show any marks. Will have to practice Monday onwards now. But I'm slightly more confident in this set up

 

[BurningLights]

Last week I rigged up a noose and experimented with all the positions and shit. Just didn't work. Wasn't gonna do it that evening. Was planning to go last Monday. I failed at partial in 2016. I don't know how people like Robin Williams and Chris Cornell can do it. I totally swore off hanging after last week. It's very discouraging because I'm gonna have to keep searching for other methods.

Damn man, sorry to hear, its such a defeating feeling :( I'm so hoping this works, otherwise I'll just go with my other method, get fucking drunk and just hang myself.

 

[worldexploder]

Damn man, sorry to hear, its such a defeating feeling :( I'm so hoping this works, otherwise I'll just go with my other method, get fucking drunk and just hang myself.

Thank you buddy. I hope things work out for you and you find the peace you deserve. I'm trying to find another method now. With my situation it's sort of hard to get the obvious stuff I want.

 

[Swisher]

It's making me question my method now. For fucks sake. Time is ticking, I can't be fucking about like this. Feeling somewhat defeated right now :(

Been there. Doubting my method and had trouble and can't get my resolve back. I know you're frustrated. Did not use your method. But i you like, you may put on my fucking bra!


It ha nearly made me pass out many times. That being said. I kind of mean it. My racetrack bras hit me in the neck. I had a stroke. It's a little lower and further back than I ever thought it any doctor ever told me. I wish you a Good journey...but since I never got to meet you perhaps I'll check in...failing is incredibly fucked up..I don't want to be here and somewhere out there someone wants to live. I have fabulous organs to donate!

 

[Swisher]

Been there. Doubting my method and had trouble and can't get my resolve back. I know you're frustrated. Did not use your method. But i you like, you may put on my fucking bra!


It ha nearly made me pass out many times. That being said. I kind of mean it. My racetrack bras hit me in the neck. I had a stroke. It's a little lower and further back than I ever thought it any doctor ever told me. I wish you a Good journey...but since I never got to meet you perhaps I'll check in...failing is incredibly fucked up..I don't want to be here and somewhere out there someone wants to live. I have fabulous organs to donate!

Forgive the typos...my ottokorect won't work and my phone is nearly dead.

 

[Swisher]

I've tried the ratchet strap method before. I couldn't get enough pressure on the carotid arteries but it did close my jugular veins. That's why it was extremely uncomfortable and my head was filling up with blood(felt like my head would explode and my eyes would pop out).

• Ditch the socks as padding. I use a shirt, folded long side and wrapped around the neck.

• Ditch the ratchet strap and go for partial. Same idea but partial actually works.

This IS the ticket. Accidental or not. It worked.

 

[drakewantstogo]

Is there any thread/megathread with info on partial?

 

[John Smith]

I cant believe I'm the one saying this, but I'm really struggling with this goddamn ratchet strap and padding. Its pissing me off, been trying for a few hours now, and just cant block the fucking carotid!!!

I've done so many times before (without strap) got it once with the strap, now I can't get it again.

I thought I had it in the bag, but this is making me worry for when the time comes. God fucking damn it...

How long did you try for? Do you happen to have high blood pressure or are overweight with a thick neck?

 

[BurningLights]

Is there any thread/megathread with info on partial?

Oh there's loads of threads on partial and carotid blocking, I thought I had become a pro at this whole carotid artery mallarky, turns out, it really isn't that easy!