How to position my body after drinking SN?

[naookoo128]

There is nothing mentioned about that in the PPeH and the bigger guides here I belive, I have definitly read something about it here and there but I cant really remember, sorry.
Feel free to just link me where to look. I´m asking myself whats the optimal position after I had my last drink.
I definitly would like to lay down (many protocols say "lay down" as a last step, but it can just mean "chill now") or are there any reasons why sitting upright is better?
The recovery position helps to not suffocate after vomiting when I´m unconscious, right? And I suppose vomiting at that stage (not right after drinking) would not matter for the SN absorption. So does it matter at all, just get as comfy as I can?

 

[Pale_Rider]

People I have seen are in their bed with bodies propped up with pillows, or the headboard. One I think started more laying down, and then propped himself up more I think. Probably because of nausea.

 

[bambibambam]

what does the "recovery position" look like? i was found choking on my own vomit while i was unconscious (i knocked out before i could take the second cup of SN) and i got discovered

 

[Ghostinplainsight]

yes the recovery position would stop choking on vomit because you're head is on its side, so if you're gunna vomit don't lay flat on your back or you will choke if unconscious. I'm not sure if position would matter other than that and also you're convulsing, so being comfy in bed with pillows would make that quieter and plus you'd feel soothed as you drift away.

 

[naookoo128]

what does the "recovery position" look like? i was found choking on my own vomit while i was unconscious (i knocked out before i could take the second cup of SN) and i got discovered

Damn that sounds rough, im sorry. May I ask you how much Sedative´s u took, and when?
But the fact you were not able to drink the second cup it not a reason the attempt would have failed, it´s because someone found you, right?

 

[Ghostinplainsight]

what does the "recovery position" look like? i was found choking on my own vomit while i was unconscious (i knocked out before i could take the second cup of SN) and i got discovered

oop sorry @naookoo128 got there first

 

[naookoo128]

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Thats better, thanks!

edit: Wait, thats weird, does the side you lay on not matter? The pictures show both.
Nvm, Internet says it does not matter, only if you´re pregnant.

yes the recovery position would stop choking on vomit because you're head is on its side, so if you're gunna vomit don't lay flat on your back or you will choke if unconscious. I'm not sure if position would matter other than that and also you're convulsing, so being comfy in bed with pillows would make that quieter and plus you'd feel soothed as you drift away.

But theoretically, and if I manage so stay concious without vomiting for 10 minutes after drinking SN, then it would not matter, right? Maybe I´d die because I cant breathe before the SN kills me, but for me it makes no difference, or am I wrong? Im asking because I cant tell how it will be, maybe my body wants to move a lot, of course I cant be sure that I will stay in recovery position after fainting.

 

[bambibambam]

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Damn that sounds rough, im sorry. May I ask you how much Sedative´s u took, and when?
But the fact you were not able to drink the second cup it not a reason the attempt would have failed, it´s because someone found you, right?

yes exactly that. i was found i believe i would have successfully ctb with the 25g alone (i'm a little underweight and i took antiemetics) i took no sedatives as i couldn't find any

 

[naookoo128]

I´ll add some more information I´ve found.

In the PPeH 2025 it says: "It is best to ensure that the person is sitting semi-upright in an armchair and that they have a long (<24 hour) period of time when they will not be disturbed." (Chapter Sodium Nitrite - Eye Witness Accounts)

And I found another thread where the topic was already discussed (and where most people prefer Recovery Position on the right side).

SN body positioning

The PPH recommended people sit relatively upright during the SN process. Most people on here choose to lie down. What's the reasoning for the former? 1) Stomach emptying quicker? 2) Trying to limiting vomiting? 3) Not falling asleep on Benzo's and aspiration resulting in suffocation?

sanctioned-suicide.net

According to PPH, after ingestion and the onset of the first symptoms (approx. 5 min. from ingestion), lie on the right side. There are two reasons: the first is to prevent a fall because the loss of consciousness comes suddenly, and the second is to speed up SN resorption.

As far as I understand, SN will get into the blood from the small intestine. In order for it to get there faster from the stomach, you need to lie on your right side

 

[possessed]

Can someone tell me whether the "recovery position" is the best position we could aim for? Or isn't it better to choke with the vomit when unconscious, so we can die even quicker?

 

[TBONTB]

what does the "recovery position" look like? i was found choking on my own vomit while i was unconscious (i knocked out before i could take the second cup of SN) and i got discovered

I'm sorry that happened? if you are willing, what caused you to be found?

 

[Emerita]

Can someone tell me whether the "recovery position" is the best position we could aim for? Or isn't it better to choke with the vomit when unconscious, so we can die even quicker?

While choking on your vomit can kill you, so it may seem more preferable to be in another position. But it should be noted that it is not common to die from choking on vomit. Because choking on your vomit isn't likely to kill you there is no real point in being in a position that allows that.

Also the sound of choking on vomit can be alarming if others are around. As well as sitting can result in falling which is another loud sound to be aware of, if you want to avoid others hearing you.

You should be in a propped up position until you are too weak and faint then you should take on the recovery position.

 

[possessed]

While choking on your vomit can kill you, so it may seem more preferable to be in another position. But it should be noted that it is not common to die from choking on vomit. Because choking on your vomit isn't likely to kill you there is no real point in being in a position that allows that.

Also the sound of choking on vomit can be alarming if others are around. As well as sitting can result in falling which is another loud sound to be aware of, if you want to avoid others hearing you.

You should be in a propped up position until you are too weak and faint then you should take on the recovery position.

Thank you for the detailed reply!

Sorry my English isn't good, can you describe what a "propped up position" looks like? I searched online but found conflicting photos.

 

[quietwoods]

Can someone tell me whether the "recovery position" is the best position we could aim for? Or isn't it better to choke with the vomit when unconscious, so we can die even quicker?

If you survive, vomit entering your lungs from choking can cause long-term complications as well.

 

[Emerita]

Thank you for the detailed reply!

Sorry my English isn't good, can you describe what a "propped up position" looks like? I searched online but found conflicting photos.

A propped up laying position. I mean one that allows you to lean forward easily so if you need to vomit you can do so. And one that allows you to easily go into the recovery position when needed.

Like you could be on one side of the bed where you're using pillows behind you so you're in a tilted back L shape not in a supine position or a complete L. This is useful when/if you vomit because like I said you will need to lean forward. If you have pillows on one side of the bed, then you can roll over to the other side for the recovery position.

Alternatively, you could do this in the middle of the bed and just move some of the pillows when you need to go into the recovery position. Though this might be harder as the point is to go into the recovery position when you should be almost unconscious.

I don't know if I explained that well, sorry.