Discussion Why do so many try several times

[Thatdude]

Note, I'm not talking about failed attempts. I'm fully aware of how hard it is to take your own life. I notice some on here tried to take their life 3 or so times, and backed out at the last moment. Why?

Also note that I'm not trying to shame anyone. In fact, I think it's good if you decide to not go through with it. I'm just wondering.

 

[rue]

survival instinct for me. we are our physical bodies after all...

 

[Thatdude]

survival instinct for me. we are our physical bodies after all...

Unless if you came to a realization you didn't want to die. IMO I would write that off as a failed attempt.

If you did come to such a realization. What made you want to keep living?

 

[Trainwreck]

If I back down, it will be because of fear of not being successful or fear of pain. However, my fear of living god knows how long in this broken body is pretty strong too, so hopefully I can do it.

 

[c824767]

The other times when you fail is when you are rescued by helpful people.