In the case of an anchor hitch, is it possible to pass the free end of the rope through the loops multiple times?

[HappyApplepie]

I've been watching videos on how to tie the anchor hitch. Normally, after wrapping the rope around the object, you only need to pass the free end through the two loops once, but I've seen videos where they pass it through twice, and others where they do it three times.
Is there anything important to know about this? How many times should it be passed through?
I hope you don't mind me disturbing you, @JesiBel but I can't decide.

 

[JesiBel]

All right, thank you very much!
I watched the videos and noticed that when people remove the ground from beneath themselves, they for some reason hold the section of the rope running from the Noose knot to the Anchor hitch—why is that?

https://watchpeopledie.tv/h/suicide/post/49322/man-recorded-hanging-himself-in-facebook

I don't have an exact answer... perhaps there could be a reason from a psychological perspective.

He put the knot behind his neck and then grabbed the rope to step away from the object where he was standing. He kept everything in the correct position after adjusting the ligature.

His hands release the rope when he loses consciousness and the phases of rigidity begin to be observed. (Decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity)

It might even be a reflex; when they are already hanging, they raise one of their hands and grab the rope. They don't try to lift themselves up; they simply grab the rope as a last conscious action. Similarly, some put their hands near their necks or touch their faces, others grab their clothes.

Spoiler: Personal perspective

Now that I think about it, maybe I would do the same. Not because I'm trying to save myself or anything like that; I don't have the strength to lift myself up and "climb" to the anchor point. I am weak physically.
It would simply be "more comfortable" for me to have one hand grabbing the rope and the other holding the knot behind my neck in position, rather than having my arms hanging limply at my sides.

Some users are even thinking about handcuffing themselves; I couldn't tolerate this, because my SI (survival instinct) would escalate to the maximum. Having my hands free would give me more peace of mind.

What do you think?

 

[Captive_Mind515]

I don't have an exact answer... perhaps there could be a reason from a psychological perspective.

He put the knot behind his neck and then grabbed the rope to step away from the object where he was standing. He kept everything in the correct position after adjusting the ligature.

His hands release the rope when he loses consciousness and the phases of rigidity begin to be observed. (Decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity)

It might even be a reflex; when they are already hanging, they raise one of their hands and grab the rope. They don't try to lift themselves up; they simply grab the rope as a last conscious action. Similarly, some put their hands near their necks or touch their faces, others grab their clothes.

Spoiler: Personal perspective

Now that I think about it, maybe I would do the same. Not because I'm trying to save myself or anything like that; I don't have the strength to lift myself up and "climb" to the anchor point. I am weak physically.
It would simply be "more comfortable" for me to have one hand grabbing the rope and the other holding the knot behind my neck in position, rather than having my arms hanging limply at my sides.

Some users are even thinking about handcuffing themselves; I couldn't tolerate this, because my SI (survival instinct) would escalate to the maximum. Having my hands free would give me more peace of mind.

What do you think?

I just interpret it as fear or people trying to lower themselves gently into the noose to avoid any sudden shock/pain to their head.

That's what it looks like to me, as most people find a sudden drop to be a bit scary - like drop hanging.

But who knows really? Maybe they subconsciously want a way to bail out if they change their mind. But in reality, very few people would have the upper body strength to climb up the rope. I do pull ups frequently, but I'm not confident I could do it in that scenario, especially if your breathing is restricted etc.

 

[HappyApplepie]

I don't have an exact answer... perhaps there could be a reason from a psychological perspective.

He put the knot behind his neck and then grabbed the rope to step away from the object where he was standing. He kept everything in the correct position after adjusting the ligature.

His hands release the rope when he loses consciousness and the phases of rigidity begin to be observed. (Decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity)

It might even be a reflex; when they are already hanging, they raise one of their hands and grab the rope. They don't try to lift themselves up; they simply grab the rope as a last conscious action. Similarly, some put their hands near their necks or touch their faces, others grab their clothes.

Spoiler: Personal perspective

Now that I think about it, maybe I would do the same. Not because I'm trying to save myself or anything like that; I don't have the strength to lift myself up and "climb" to the anchor point. I am weak physically.
It would simply be "more comfortable" for me to have one hand grabbing the rope and the other holding the knot behind my neck in position, rather than having my arms hanging limply at my sides.

Some users are even thinking about handcuffing themselves; I couldn't tolerate this, because my SI (survival instinct) would escalate to the maximum. Having my hands free would give me more peace of mind.

What do you think?

I hadn't even thought of that! Now that I consider it, it might actually be uncomfortable to just let your hand hang loosely. It's perhaps a bit like sitting on a bus and resting your arm on the armrest instead of just letting it hang by your side.
I'm not so sure about the fear aspect, though. I think if someone were afraid, they'd be much more likely to clutch their neck or at least keep their hand close to it.
There is one other thing I noticed, however: in the video, during the three or four seconds while the person is still conscious, there is no sign of a struggle or fear. It looks as though they are gradually relaxing (and then the spasms set in)