How to find the courage ti die

[elmira2001]

Hi, I really think I'm done with my life but I don't have the courage to die. I'm atheist so I don't believe in an afterlife. But I would really like to stop it. It would be easy for me to die if I had the courage, but I'm scared of the void, idk. And also I want to stop thinking about the pain I would cause in case. Any tip?

 

[Odwin]

That's kinda your own journey. The only tip i could give you is to do things you always want to do before gettin on the bus. Whatever it is even hard things.

 

[soon4good]

i wonder the same and being very drunk seems like a possible solution

 

[CatLvr]

That's kinda your own journey. The only tip i could give you is to do things you always want to do before gettin on the bus. Whatever it is even hard things.

I would second this.

 

[TheHolySword]

Make peace with your life and those in it. Accept that you will cause pain but trust that you will be at peace. There's no easy way to gain the courage and the will to do it. Remember that you're fighting against millions of years of biological evolution. It is instinctual to want to survive. You have to want to die more than your body wants to live. If there is anything that would make your existence feel more final, like completing a bucket list or something akin to that, then I would look into it. I hope you find the peace you're looking for.

 

[L'absent]

Suicidal thoughts are something that develops over time and can be facilitated by techniques adopted over the years, which make the process seem serene and peaceful. Although there is a strong desire to end the suffering, there are complex psychological mechanisms that intervene, made up of internalized beliefs and information that bombard our minds, coming from the "pro-life" world around us. For someone who starts thinking about suicide, isolation plays a fundamental role, as it eliminates external influences like media, friends, or family, allowing the person to focus solely on their suffering. Isolation helps build a more coherent and determined suicidal thought, away from interferences that might raise doubts or question the decision. Additionally, those with suicidal thoughts often do not identify with the stories of others who have attempted suicide, but feel detached from those experiences. Identifying with others who have chosen suicide can actually strengthen the suicidal thought, making the perception of death seem like a just or natural path.
Procrastination is the result of internalizing the "pro-life" thought, which creates doubts and uncertainties, blocking suicidal action. It is a psychological manifestation that hinders the final decision, a mental obstacle that arises from the tension between the desire to escape and deeply rooted beliefs. Isolation, as seen in the case of terrorists, helps solidify a more definitive suicidal thought, removing interferences that might cause contradictions or doubts.
There are practices like active meditation with purpose-built mantras that can exponentially increase the likelihood of completing suicide. Similarly, belonging to a suicidal group or "cult," like in the case of the Jonestown massacre, can further reinforce this decision. This is a result of neuroplasticity, which makes it difficult to interrupt a mental process influenced by "pro-life" culture if a person is constantly immersed in such manipulation. The condition, rooted in personal experiences and beliefs, is linked to the ideological "pro-life" burden.
The failure of suicide is not a reaction to a supposed survival instinct, but rather the emergence of fears and psychological blocks that appear at the moment of the suicidal act, stopping it with terror. Some mistakenly call this "survival instinct," but instinct is a rigid response to a stimulus. Human beings do not have true instincts, only survival reflexes, which are something entirely different. Suicidal success is determined by a deep psychological process, where the individual identifies with their own suffering, without external interferences, but through the reshaping of deeply rooted beliefs in their mind. Alternatively, moments of anger or other intense emotions can completely overwrite pro-life beliefs, leading to impulsive suicide, with all the risks that entails. However, a lucid, planned, and rational suicide requires the psychological process described. Conviction is what makes the difference between the success and failure of suicide.

 

[safeoption]

Just consider how nothing mattered before your birth, then consider it will be like that again.

 

[dontwakemeup]

That's a question you're going to have to make peace with. For me and my attempts, what I overall decide is: I'm in great pain, despair and there's no hope that my situation can ever get better. Nobody for sure can say what happens once we close our eyes. I'm a Christian so we believe there is a heaven and a hell. I was raised with the philosophy that at anytime you voluntary break that contract, you will be sent to hell.

With all that being said, I've always chosen suicide. It was worth the risk to possibly end up in hell forever. I say because it's gives you the idea of how strongly my desire to want to leave was at that those time.

If you are not comfortable with your decision then I highly advise you stop. Look for resources that possibly can help you. We can't help you make sure a decision that will having a lasting impact in your life.
But I do want to say, whatever you decide, we all will be here to help you through this either way!

 

[Ἡγησίας]

Don't be afraid of death

From an atheist's point of view I am asked again and again why I have such a relaxed relationship with death, why I will intentionally take SN without medication in order to remain conscious as long as possible and experience my dying with a clear mind. Why I am not afraid of it and am really...

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[Forveleth]

These mostly center around minimizing SI, but I think the advice overlaps:

How do you overcome SI?

I feel like it has to be a spur of the moment thing to do it. I don't see how else to overcome the fear. I didn't realize how hard it really is, even with a gun. I really have to go soon. How do I just do it?

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What is the most effective way of overcoming SI?

In the long run, I mean. Something like practices, activities, etc. What did you find to be most effective?

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Your methods to manage with SI

What were your methods that helped you to manage with SI or to prepare to ctb. I know everybody is different but maybe some of us could inspire others - it doesnt sound good, i'm aware of this. It could take years to prepared but i want to be prepared. Dont know, maybe some book? I have s...

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Does anyone know how I can get myself to end it???

I know that this isn't a dumb question because I can't ask people who already decided to CTB successfully, but does anyone know how I can do that? Every time I stop immediately, sometimes it's the pain, other times it's fear, other times I just snap and violently get up and stop doing everything...

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