No matter how I look at it, I always imagine my death to be a suicide. My ideal way to go would involve being in a room where no one could find me with a friend who couldn’t take life any more than I could. We’d prep our method, which would be something like ********. Peaceful enough that we could really reflect on our lives up to that point as we slowly lose consciousness and begin to die. Oh, and we’d be holding hands. Because we’re just that close. 🙂
Hopefully this makes sense. It probably doesn’t. xD
That’s actually something I really want. I live on a mountain so you’d think it would be quite simple for me–apparently not. Gotta find the highest cliff. Someday soon.
Twisted, I like that idea. Maybe a cabin somewhere in the mountains, where you’d have plenty of privacy and could take in a few days of R&R before pulling the plug.
I used to think the same thing. But then I realized that for me, elaborate suicide planning was my subconscious way of delaying the inevitable. I only realized this after Robin Williams death. I spent a lot of time getting the perfect rope and other planning to hang myself… And all I really need is a belt and door frame.
If you’re delaying, even subconsciously, then you still have a reason to live. Not saying don’t do it, if that’s what you really want, just pointing out the psychology. d(^_^)
You are probably right. The only reason I am still here is for my three cats – one of whom has cancer (that is in remission). I don’t trust anyone to take care of them. They are the only reason I am still here. Though, the past few months I haven’t bothered planning. Just decided that one day if i get the urge to die I will drive into a wall or off the highway…
I hear ya on that. I know that when I’m gone my mom will be able to take care of, or find a good home for my little furbabies. They are all I really have left.
Just do it in the middle of the night so you don’t take anyone with you. Shouldn’t leave this world with anyone else’s blood on your hands.
Still Lost, there’s some legitimate reasoning behind looking for the proper size/material rope, isn’t there? I mean, yes, people have been successful without it, but isn’t hanging one of the methods that requires a little more planning?
EvilKitten, the delay *could* mean a person still has some reason to live, but it might also just be fear. (I’m not sure yet which one it is for me.)
I know, but even that fear is caused by a fleeting, even tiny little spark of hope for happiness. It’s been proven that people who want to die 100%, just freaking do it, and usually in the more “painful” and gruesome methods like slitting their own throat, GSW to head or chest, hanging or jumping.
We’re all still here because even just a tiny part of us doesn’t want to leave. We want to see what will happen next in our life. We hope that all this shit will get better.
I’m no different. I want to join my husband in the “beyond” and I will sooner than later, but for now I seem to still have reasons to stay. Mostly taking care of my cats and making sure I get as much stuff taken care of beforehand so that my family isn’t ridiculously burdened with having to figure out what to do with all my possessions, etc.
When it comes to hanging, I thought good planning was necessary but apparently, a belt and door works just fine. For me, I would set a date a month or so in advance so that I could get my estate in order, etc. But now, I realize that I don’t really care how my death affects anyone in my family or friends except for my mom. I need my mom to be strong so she can care for my cats. For me, I realized that I was doing a lot of planning because a small part of me wanted to live and I was hoping that some how something would change before the date I chose arrived. I really gave everything I had over this past month (for the nth time) and now I see that things won’t change no natter how hard I try. Damn, I’m just rambling now. Sorry.
I want to die surrounded by candles and with Mozart’s Requiem in the background. Possible on a beach, although it would probably be difficult with the candles because of the breeze.
Battery operated fake candles. Still pretty gorgeous. And the wind doesn’t bother them. Haha. I like your way to die, very beautiful and romantic almost.
Great idea! I even have some and they are actually beautiful. Sometimes I just lie in the darkness with just a fake candle for hours. I don’t know how I could not think of them!
I need my death to look accidental so car accident it is. But I’d rather a peaceful place…a meadow, lots of wild flowers, birds chirping, a light breeze, dragonflies and bumble bees. Ah well… Its a nice thought but not realistic. :/
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No matter how I look at it, I always imagine my death to be a suicide. My ideal way to go would involve being in a room where no one could find me with a friend who couldn’t take life any more than I could. We’d prep our method, which would be something like ********. Peaceful enough that we could really reflect on our lives up to that point as we slowly lose consciousness and begin to die. Oh, and we’d be holding hands. Because we’re just that close. 🙂
Hopefully this makes sense. It probably doesn’t. xD
I like it. Sounds nice.
It sounds beautiful 🙂
Oh, don’t count me in then, i always see myself dying alone in misery and pain.
How about going to a national park (if you’re in the US) and jumping off a cliff at sunrise/sunset? Would be very gorgeous.
That’s actually something I really want. I live on a mountain so you’d think it would be quite simple for me–apparently not. Gotta find the highest cliff. Someday soon.
Twisted, I like that idea. Maybe a cabin somewhere in the mountains, where you’d have plenty of privacy and could take in a few days of R&R before pulling the plug.
Totally. It sounds so comfortable. 🙂
I used to think the same thing. But then I realized that for me, elaborate suicide planning was my subconscious way of delaying the inevitable. I only realized this after Robin Williams death. I spent a lot of time getting the perfect rope and other planning to hang myself… And all I really need is a belt and door frame.
If you’re delaying, even subconsciously, then you still have a reason to live. Not saying don’t do it, if that’s what you really want, just pointing out the psychology. d(^_^)
You are probably right. The only reason I am still here is for my three cats – one of whom has cancer (that is in remission). I don’t trust anyone to take care of them. They are the only reason I am still here. Though, the past few months I haven’t bothered planning. Just decided that one day if i get the urge to die I will drive into a wall or off the highway…
I hear ya on that. I know that when I’m gone my mom will be able to take care of, or find a good home for my little furbabies. They are all I really have left.
Just do it in the middle of the night so you don’t take anyone with you. Shouldn’t leave this world with anyone else’s blood on your hands.
I know. I don’t want to hurt anyone else in the process so I will be careful. Maybe just park in front of a train
Yeah, I too realised this quite a while ago. It’s funny that part of me still wants to live when I can’t bare it. Human nature I suppose.
Still Lost, there’s some legitimate reasoning behind looking for the proper size/material rope, isn’t there? I mean, yes, people have been successful without it, but isn’t hanging one of the methods that requires a little more planning?
EvilKitten, the delay *could* mean a person still has some reason to live, but it might also just be fear. (I’m not sure yet which one it is for me.)
I know, but even that fear is caused by a fleeting, even tiny little spark of hope for happiness. It’s been proven that people who want to die 100%, just freaking do it, and usually in the more “painful” and gruesome methods like slitting their own throat, GSW to head or chest, hanging or jumping.
We’re all still here because even just a tiny part of us doesn’t want to leave. We want to see what will happen next in our life. We hope that all this shit will get better.
I’m no different. I want to join my husband in the “beyond” and I will sooner than later, but for now I seem to still have reasons to stay. Mostly taking care of my cats and making sure I get as much stuff taken care of beforehand so that my family isn’t ridiculously burdened with having to figure out what to do with all my possessions, etc.
When it comes to hanging, I thought good planning was necessary but apparently, a belt and door works just fine. For me, I would set a date a month or so in advance so that I could get my estate in order, etc. But now, I realize that I don’t really care how my death affects anyone in my family or friends except for my mom. I need my mom to be strong so she can care for my cats. For me, I realized that I was doing a lot of planning because a small part of me wanted to live and I was hoping that some how something would change before the date I chose arrived. I really gave everything I had over this past month (for the nth time) and now I see that things won’t change no natter how hard I try. Damn, I’m just rambling now. Sorry.
Rambling is acceptable. Haha. It’s pretty much the norm here. (^_^) I’m sorry you’re hurting.
I want to die surrounded by candles and with Mozart’s Requiem in the background. Possible on a beach, although it would probably be difficult with the candles because of the breeze.
Battery operated fake candles. Still pretty gorgeous. And the wind doesn’t bother them. Haha. I like your way to die, very beautiful and romantic almost.
Great idea! I even have some and they are actually beautiful. Sometimes I just lie in the darkness with just a fake candle for hours. I don’t know how I could not think of them!
That is such a beautiful idea. 🙂
I need my death to look accidental so car accident it is. But I’d rather a peaceful place…a meadow, lots of wild flowers, birds chirping, a light breeze, dragonflies and bumble bees. Ah well… Its a nice thought but not realistic. :/
What if you “accidentally fell” off a cliff into a rainforest or a waterfall?
Beautiful!