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Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Interesting thread. If you're serious about committing suicide, there are probably better ways to do it that involve less pain and less of a logistical problem.

Yeah, like overdosing on heroin. Its cheap, and you won't feel a thing. shoot up like 4 bags at once, you'll nod out and in about 30 seconds your heart will stop. It will be just like going to sleep, and your mom/girlfriend/whoever is unfortunate enough to walk in on your selfish ass wont be left looking at the disgusting scene of seeing your cold, dead body hanging from the ceiling with all the blood pooling at your toes and your eyes and tongue bulging out of your face. Instead they might walk in and see you with a needle in your arm and some vomit in your lap, thats about it. If you're going to kill yourself at least have SOME consideration for the people who are gonna walk in on and have to clean up your remains.
 
It's all in the placement of the knot. I believe it has to be behind the left ear. I saw History channel showing stuff about it. They'd use ropes for this fat guy, and it decapitated him. It's all about the placement of the knot though.
 
Yup, just read a previous post link.

"5. Bind the Executee's legs with the Leg Restraint. Place the Hood over the Executee's head, if used. Place the Hangman's Noose over the Executee's head and tighten snugly around his neck. Place the Hangman's Knot directly behind the Executee's left ear."
 
Originally posted by: nan0bug
Originally posted by: Astaroth33
Interesting thread. If you're serious about committing suicide, there are probably better ways to do it that involve less pain and less of a logistical problem.

Yeah, like overdosing on heroin. Its cheap, and you won't feel a thing. shoot up like 4 bags at once, you'll nod out and in about 30 seconds your heart will stop. It will be just like going to sleep, and your mom/girlfriend/whoever is unfortunate enough to walk in on your selfish ass wont be left looking at the disgusting scene of seeing your cold, dead body hanging from the ceiling with all the blood pooling at your toes and your eyes and tongue bulging out of your face. Instead they might walk in and see you with a needle in your arm and some vomit in your lap, thats about it. If you're going to kill yourself at least have SOME consideration for the people who are gonna walk in on and have to clean up your remains.

First of all, calling someone actively suicidal selfish isn't going to do much good, he's already thought about that and it only adds to the pain that makes him suicidal. Many who are suicidal calm down when they KNOW of a good method and have their plan "if it gets any worse, i can always get out".

When it comes to heroin, how are you going to test the stuff (strengt, that it is what you want it to be)? Where are you going to aquire it? Getting stuck in jail when suicidal wouldn't be all that great, now would it?

Second, you won't do a drop hanging in your home, it takes 14 feet of free fall to be sure, there are a lot of places to do it in and if you are worried about your appearance, don't be, the face you describe would be the result of strangulation, suspension hanging, not a drop hanging.
 
Sky, if you're serious, try getting some help first. Talk to someone.

If it's academic, then disregard.
 
Originally posted by: Skyclad1uhm1
What would be the best way to ensure your neck snaps?
Tensing muscles or relaxing them instead? Tilting your head one way or another? Moving along during the fall or against it, or keeping your body motionless instead?

From what I know of the physics of hanging it's a rather delicate science. The rope needs to be long enough to choke the person during the fall, and not too long to insure that the head isn't severed when (s)he falls. But it is in essence death by strangulation, rather than breaking the neck...
 
if you plan to commit suicide, you should make yourself useful before going out. there are plenty of hazardous jobs out there. make some money for your family before you go out so they can afford to bury you, you ass. life is beautiful if you look for it, even in the smallest of things.
 
Originally posted by: GigaCluster
If you don't care about what happens afterward but only care about making it clean and painless, then simply ensure that the rope is as long as possible but durable enough to withstand the force. (Not just your normal weight, but your momentum at the bottom.)

Hence, a dynamic rope will not snap but a static rope may.
 
Originally posted by: Yo_Ma-Ma
I'm not certain the hangee has a lot to do with it. There is a formula that considers weight and then there must be a certain distance to fall for neck to snap, otherwise you just strangle.

Oh and if you fall too far then the head comes clean off.

I read this in the big book of death graphic novel. Seems like an artform to avoid strangulation or decapitation.
 
If you want to do it right, at least make sure the drop/rope is long enough to ensure you break your neck on impact. You do run the risk of cutting your head off with a long enough drop, though. I'm also told that putting the knot behind your left(?) ear is the recommended method for modern hangings.

I'd advise you also might want to wear a diaper, unless you don't care about shuffling off this mortal coil with a load in your shorts. Your clean-up crew/parents/relatives/etc. might appreciate it, though. 😛

Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only.
 
I'm awaiting, in my cold cell
when the bell begins to chime

Reflecting on my past life
and it doesn't have much time

Cause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows pole, yeah
That hands of time for me are running looooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww.......



A cookie for anyone can name the song and band.
 
Originally posted by: CPA
I'm awaiting, in my cold cell
when the bell begins to chime

Reflecting on my past life
and it doesn't have much time

Cause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows pole, yeah
That hands of time for me are running looooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww.......



A cookie for anyone can name the song and band.



Led Zeppelin - Gallows Pole?
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Originally posted by: CPA
I'm awaiting, in my cold cell
when the bell begins to chime

Reflecting on my past life
and it doesn't have much time

Cause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows pole, yeah
That hands of time for me are running looooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww.......



A cookie for anyone can name the song and band.



Led Zeppelin - Gallows Pole?

Nope, sorry, try again.
 
wow good information.

I guess if he really wants to do it then he got enough information how.

I have already stated my thoughts on suicide and wont flame him here. But i really suggest some counseling. No matter how bad you think it is Its not enough to end your life and put your family thorough it.

But if you are dead set on it hanging is one way to go.

Good luck on either way. If you do it i hope its painless and quick and that your family gets over it fast.
 
I know a kid who failed at suicide with a shotgun to his head, not a pretty sight. Seems he had the shotgun under is chin, and it slipped when he pulled the trigger, taking off most of his face, but leaving him alive. He is now blind, and his face is unrecognizable. I say this just to let you know that even with a shotgun you may not be successful.

Please post on here letting us know that you are just researching methods of hanging for school/work. If you are seriously considering doing it, then please talk to someone about what is going on in your life. If you want to keep it private, then I am sure most any of us on the board here would be willing to discuss what is going wrong over the phone with you, if you would like.
 
Originally posted by: CPA
I'm awaiting, in my cold cell
when the bell begins to chime

Reflecting on my past life
and it doesn't have much time

Cause at 5 o'clock they take me to the Gallows pole, yeah
That hands of time for me are running looooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww.......



A cookie for anyone can name the song and band.
Hallowed Be Thy Name by Iron Maiden

Now where's my damn cookie. 😛
 
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