Why I'm Still Here

[Ligottian]

I have an almost 100% reliable method that I could use at any moment. You might say it keeps me alive. Anyone else? And no, I'm not asking for your method.

 

[nir]

I remember watching a documentary about someone pursuing doctor-assisted suicide for a mental illness who ended up staying around for much longer than they had previously intended because having a guaranteed way out let them enjoy life more than feeling like they were stuck without an exit.

I do believe that, paradoxically, there are some people out there who would live longer if assisted suicide was available regardless of health status. I feel like some people ctb because they are worried about the opportunity passing them by, and could actually potentially recover/have some good years if they knew they had a way out at all times.

 

[A Dream of a Dream]

It doesn't keep me alive, but it provides some comfort, some emotional relief knowing it's there or when i come to peace with it.

 

[Tired_of_myself]

i really want to die

 

[ham and potatoes]

I have an almost 100% reliable method that I could use at any moment. You might say it keeps me alive. Anyone else? And no, I'm not asking for your method.

i find it kinda comforting knowing ive got some guns easily at my disposal if things get worse.
i would like to have a more peaceful method though. even if i never use it, just to have on standby

 

[genoke]

Many people who get their Swiss death pills decide to stay alive once they know they have a way out.

 

[CantDoIt]

I also have a method, which makes me feel better. It's very reliable but unfortunately I'm afraid of it and would prefer a different method. I do feel better having access, however. I suppose in a way, it allows me to linger.

 

[MrFrogs]

I used to have a method but I tried it to not much success. I probably just didn't prepare enough but I couldn't figure out partial hanging and I kinda gave up on that. I just feel defeated, it was nice when I thought I had a way out.

 

[J&L383]

I also have a method, which makes me feel better. It's very reliable but unfortunately I'm afraid of it and would prefer a different method. I do feel better having access, however. I suppose in a way, it allows me to linger.

I have a method, wouldn't be my preference (a bit messy), but, like with H. S. Thompson, it's comforting to know it's there if I need it.

 

[RiverOfLife]

If I had a reliable method available I think that would ease my anxiety and increase my ability to keep trying to live.

 

[ijustwishtodie]

Unfortunately I don't have access to a reliable method. If I did, I don't think it'd keep me alive for any longer. What is keeping me alive is the absence of a suicide method so the presence of a suicide method would free me