Help Will it hurt?

[An0nymouse_97]

I want to try and cut my radial artery. I know where it is but because it's muscular, does it hurt?

 

[Burned out]

I attempted this once with an x-acto knife while on tylenol and ativan. The cut was maybe an inch long and 3/4 inch deep. I failed to actually sever it and didn't even bleed one drop. It was less painful than I expected it to be but I could not find the artery and stopped. The muscle is pink, fat is yellow, and I didn't want to cut a tendon or touch bone either. I think hitting a nerve is also a risk. From what I understand, the body can sustain smaller arteries being cut but I don't know for sure.

 

[Soul]

Here you are again, @An0nymouse_97! We discussed cutting yesterday, remember? ("Very painful and unreliable" was the verdict.) Since you've also been asking about SN, I have the impression that you're distraught and in pain, and that's not a great state of mind for making good decisions and plans.

Do you want to talk about your situation?

There's no rush, right? You can take the time to get calmer, read through the resources available and weigh your options. People here are good listeners and will support and advise you compassionately. x