Help Suicide note suggestions

[Bartzabel666]

Any ideas on what would be a good suicide note to leave for loved ones left behind? Should it be long and detailed or short, simple, and to the point? Or should I even bother writing one at all? Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[annique]

In my note, I wrote two short paragraphs describing my perspective on life, then I proceeded to make a topic for each person I judged fair saying any last words to. It all took just one page.

 

[Lost Magic]

It really all depends on who you are leaving behind and what you have to say as a person. If you are leaving people you care about behind, I would just keep it simple and say: there is nothing they could have done, it's what you wanted and that you love them.
A simple and to the point note is better, I think.

 

[Alex6216]

I saw follow the SSS protocol used by the US army, I think they use it.
SSS is an acronym for (Keep it) Short, simple, stupid.
Aka, make it as short and simple to read as possible, don't fill it with unnecessary details and get straight to the point, maybe add some stuff to reassure your family that it isnt their fault.

 

[london3]

Any ideas on what would be a good suicide note to leave for loved ones left behind? Should it be long and detailed or short, simple, and to the point? Or should I even bother writing one at all? Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I think it will provide closure to your family. Maybe ask for forgiveness and that they did nothing wrong and it was your choice.

 

[toforigivelife]

If you decide to leave a note the note should answer every conceivable "If I had been nicer to them, would that have made a difference? If I had did that favor they asked for that one day, would that have made a difference? Was there something I could've done to prevent this?" type of question.

I don't know what is motivating your decision but if I were to leave a note I'd make it clear that it wasn't people, or this or that. I'd make it clear that my depression got so bad that my mind is no longer working the way it used to and this fact has literally made life unbearable, I'd explain that this is a serious, legitimate illness, no, pills and medication would not have made a difference, I'd make it crystal clear that this was my decision, that it was a well thought out decision, I'd ask them to appreciate each other and offer each other support during this time, I'd ask them to take comfort in the fact that my suffering due to my illness has ended and ask them that instead of grieving or torturing themselves over what they could've done to prevent this (nothing) to instead honor my memory by living their best life possible and to embrace love, joy, good times, laughter and to appreciate each other.

 

[hellispink]

If the letter is intended to offer them some relief, I feel like it is good if it is long and with beautiful words on it, this way they can keep and save it and feel you there with them. However, if it is the opposite or if you don't have much to say, you could make it simple and short. I myself personally won't leave one cause no one will miss me.

 

[FuneralCry]

I feel like it is up to the person what is the best thing to include in a suicide note. Everybody is different and we all have different circumstances that bring us to this point. I think that I would personally prefer to write a shorter note telling those left behind that my actions could not have been prevented and that this is what I wanted.

I would try and explain why I chose to do this as well, but I doubt people would ever really understand no matter what I wrote. The main purpose of the note would be to give those left behind some closure and would mean that they are not left with unanswered questions.

 

[Bartzabel666]

Thanks for the replies regarding this matter. I think I may also scour the internet and perhaps also this forum looking for examples of various different suicide notes just so I can gather some ideas.

 

[ghqkiiia2]

As I noticed that you might use Hydrogen Sulfide method, don't forget to put the notes in a zip bag or something like that, as this method produce lots of water vapor, and sometimes compound splashing out, which will destroy your notes. Better still, put your notes elsewhere or through email .Of course, you might have already think about this. Just a friendly reminder, good luck on everything!

 

[Bartzabel666]

As I noticed that you might use Hydrogen Sulfide method, don't forget to put the notes in a zip bag or something like that, as this method produce lots of water vapor, and sometimes compound splashing out, which will destroy your notes. Better still, put your notes elsewhere or through email .Of course, you might have already think about this. Just a friendly reminder, good luck on everything!

I was planning on taping a plastic bag to the outside of the tent containing an OSHA Toxic Gas Warning Sign, a suicide note, and a 2nd note that says "HYDROGEN SULFIDE!!! CALL 911/REQUEST HAZMAT TEAM IF POSSIBLE!!!" along with a larger note on the outside warning people not to enter the tent and to check inside the bag. Rather doubt anything would get terribly wet that way. Regardless, I am now leaning more towards SN (Sodium Nitrite) or CO (Carbon Monoxide) than towards H2S as it seems those methods may work better and be less potentially painful (No having to deal w/ chemical burns though you may still suffer long term system damage if you fail w/ the CO. Though it does seem like it likely has a lower failure risk, at the least.)

 

[LifeIsRekt]

Be yourself and put your true thoughts and intentions down. This is the last piece of you besides the memories people may have so it should come from your heart even if that means you might come off as cruel and self-centered. There is no shame in being yourself and telling people how you really feel.

 

[eternalflame]

I think it is up to you. Don't force yourself into long one but if you want to write then write.