Is it pretty unusual to ctb in a calm state?

[Weebster]

I'd love to just walk onto the bridge in a relaxed state and just hop over the railing like it's nothing. I'll have to wear sunglasses so my eyes don't give it all away.

 

[loststar]

I guess it really comes down to how comitted you are to ctb and how much control you have over si. Ive seen videos of people calmly stepping in front of trains

 

[FallingGrace]

Depends how in your head you get about it. In some cases, especially some locations, speed is necessary because there are regular patrols by anti-suicide groups. Any dithering and delay will give you a one-way ticket to an involuntary hold. Other places aren't as well covered and will give you more time if you need it. Just bring a camera and pretend to be a photographer or some dumb shit if you think it's going to take you some time. I don't think it indicates anything the time it takes, but those are some considerations.

 

[FuneralCry]

I do not know the answer, as we cannot know what went through the mind of those that are gone before they ctb. I think I would be calm about the process of ctb if I had a peaceful and reliable way to exit, I would just be glad that the suffering is coming to an end, but of course even know we want to die, all humans are programmed to survive. Ctb can be very difficult because of the survival instinct and I believe that often people must be desperate to be able to ctb by methods like jumping or hanging.

 

[fatefulstillness]

I guess I'll find out when I attempt. I don't feel much of anything, fear included.

 

[outrider567]

I'm sure I will be calm, aside from the sad tears in my eyes but I will be happy too knowing, albeit only a slight chance, that we will be united once again

 

[Weebster]

Depends how in your head you get about it. In some cases, especially some locations, speed is necessary because there are regular patrols by anti-suicide groups. Any dithering and delay will give you a one-way ticket to an involuntary hold. Other places aren't as well covered and will give you more time if you need it. Just bring a camera and pretend to be a photographer or some dumb shit if you think it's going to take you some time. I don't think it indicates anything the time it takes, but those are some considerations.

I went to the Golden Gate Bridge a long time ago. I would move fast in between each section that juts our from the main path. When I did, some rescue boat or whatever would speed toward the base of the bridge. It was funny

 

[Achlys]

I went to the Golden Gate Bridge a long time ago. I would move fast in between each section that juts our from the main path. When I did, some rescue boat or whatever would speed toward the base of the bridge. It was funny

I didn't realize people jumping there is so prevalent to the extent that they watch the bridge like hawks. I will admit, it's a bit impressive.

 

[WorthlessTrash]

I didn't realize people jumping there is so prevalent to the extent that they watch the bridge like hawks. I will admit, it's a bit impressive.

It's the suicide bridge after all.

 

[Weebster]

I didn't realize people jumping there is so prevalent to the extent that they watch the bridge like hawks. I will admit, it's a bit impressive.

Then I hurled a mannequin over and watched them speed toward it only for them to be disappointed when they ran it over "killing" it

 

[Maaizr]

I went to the Golden Gate Bridge a long time ago. I would move fast in between each section that juts our from the main path. When I did, some rescue boat or whatever would speed toward the base of the bridge. It was funny

lmaoo this sounds hilarious

edit: my bad, to answer your question it is entirely possible to find that inner calm right before your final moments i just hope im capable too

 

[JamieJambo]

There have been a few people who makes threads and post as they are CTBIng, some of them sound so content with their choice, and I dont think I could get that level of calm no matter what I did.

I think a large part depends on whether you have a terminal illness or not.

I think if you are cutting your life short because of depression I think its more distressing

 

[WorthlessTrash]

There have been a few people who makes threads and post as they are CTBIng, some of them sound so content with their choice, and I dont think I could get that level of calm no matter what I did.

I think a large part depends on whether you have a terminal illness or not.

I think if you are cutting your life short because of depression I think its more distressing

It's more likely just survival instinct.