Help Can partial hanging cause damage but not complete death?

[fkyou]

Can partial hanging go wrong? I mean you get brain damage or become a vegetable without actually dying? In case no one finds you and interferes

 

[willitpass]

That is a very real risk with any method, but especially hanging. You are cutting off blood flow and thus oxygen to your brain for extended periods of time. Attempting suicide is not something to take lightly.

 

[fkyou]

That is a very real risk with any method, but especially hanging. You are cutting off blood flow and thus oxygen to your brain for extended periods of time. Attempting suicide is not something to take lightly.

I know that..but what I meant how could hanging go wrong besides someone interfering midtime.. assuming you already fell unconscious
Can you elaborate how things could go wrong

 

[MyTimeIsUp]

Yes. Plenty of cases on Google. Not a pretty site though so be warned.

 

[Worndown]

Yes. If any method goes wrong, there is a risk of terrible damage.

 

[fkyou]

Yes. Plenty of cases on Google. Not a pretty site though so be warned.

What do I search to see..I want to read explanations not see pictures

 

[Worndown]

Google drug methods to read the toxicology.
Many methods reduce or eliminate oxygen to the brain. Google that to see how it goes.
Guns, jumping and other violent methods are pretty self explanatory.

 

[Forveleth]

There is a grey area between consciousness and death where the body can still control itself somewhat and it will 100% fight for survival without you being there.

• People have stood up. Your muscles can contract in such a way to get your feet under you. You stand up, relieve the pressure and suddenly you are breathing again but you have also now been without air for some time and who knows what parts of your brain may or may not turn back on.
• Your anchor/rope could break. People severely underestimate their "dead weight". Even if you hang from something to test it, you are still supporting yourself somewhat which takes the strain off of your anchor. Once you completely relax, you are actually "heavier" than you are while conscious.
• You flail. The brain starts wildly firing as it starts to die. You could shift position, break your anchor (now you are moving and tugging on it), even twist out of your ligature.

All of these things can happen past your loss of consciousness, which means damage has already started. How long you can go and still be "fine" varies from person to person.

I have not personally heard of any cases of this happening, but then again vegetables can not write their story on a forum. Make sure your anchor is sturdy, your knots are strong, and you will be alone for several hours afterwards.

 

[Lady Laudanum]

Of course you can get brain damage without dying.

Suicide means intentionally doing so much damage to your body that you die from it. With hanging, that happens over a short period of time instead of in a split second. So yes, there is a chance that you end up with enough damage to have permanent issues but not enough to die.