Help Overcoming the survival instinct without drugs

[existenceissuffering]

Does anyone have any advice on overcoming the survival instinct WITHOUT any drugs? And something that applies to all methods... I want this thread to help people who don't have access to drugs no matter what their method is.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: I include alcohol as a drug.

 

[undertherainbow]

I tried taking half a bottle of unisom before a partial hang last week. It actually messed me up. I was so out of it that I couldn't figure out how to tie my slip knot(which is a knot I tie daily for work) and ended up on the floor ready to puke. I was fucked for the rest of the day. Alcohol is my go to though, unless you count that as a drug.

 

[existenceissuffering]

I tried taking half a bottle of unisom before a partial hang last week. It actually messed me up. I was so out of it that I couldn't figure out how to tie my slip knot(which is a knot I tie daily for work) and ended up on the floor ready to puke. I was fucked for the rest of the day. Alcohol is my go to though, unless you count that as a drug.

I hope it works this time :( Sorry that happened.

And yeah, I also include alcohol. Not everyone has access to it.

 

[undertherainbow]

I hope it works this time :( Sorry that happened.

And yeah, I also include alcohol. Not everyone has access to it.

Do you have access to Benadryl? I never tried it but it relaxes me without impairment

 

[crova]

A small glass of gin and tonic works for me.

 

[TAW122]

For me, it is the constant barrage of shitty life (it may/not apply to everyone as everyone's lives are different, tolerances, and views vary), and personal suicide fuel. My personal suicide fuel is the realization of the problems that I cannot solve, the incurable conditions (social anxiety throughout my life, constant situational depression (comes and goes but very frequently due to shitty life), Aspergers (currently no cure) which totally fucks up my social life as well as social interaction between people which apparently is one of the most important things in getting around in life.), the unjust world, the hypocrisy of others (especially the pro-life, anti-suicide people, and religious people who use illogical reasoning, etc.), and of course, wage slavery until you become old, your body fails, and then death.

 

[willowtrees0]

would nyquil work or some kind of over the counter sleeping meds? ive wondered this myself honestly. I actually can get alcohol but would rather not drink it if nyquil would work just as well. ive only drank alcohol like 4 times in my life and im 21 this month. ive never enjoyed being drunk and dont like the feeling.

 

[crova]

You could try herbal medicines like hop tablets and or valerian extract, experiment with dosage first.

 

[Jaded]

You could try herbal medicines like hop tablets and or valerian extract, experiment with dosage first.

Is Valerian strong

 

[Jaded]

My personal suicide fuel is the realization of the problems that I cannot solve, the incurable conditions (social anxiety throughout my life, constant situational depression (comes and goes but very frequently due to shitty life), Aspergers (currently no cure) which totally fucks up my social life as well as social interaction between people which apparently is one of the most important things in getting around in life.), the unjust world, the hypocrisy of others (especially the pro-life, anti-suicide people, and religious people who use illogical reasoning, etc.), and of course, wage slavery until you become old, your body fails, and then death.

Totally how I feel. If you can't be cured and have severe anxiety then every day will be a struggle. You will always be at the mercy of people and they will always have power over you.

 

[crova]

Is Valerian strong

Its not strong and its not very fast working either - you need to experiment with it. See how your body reacts.
I had really good sleep after valerian, but I never exceed recommended values. Give it a try if you need something more natural.

 

[Gainax]

Make a list with reasons to live for and reasons to end your life, read it everyday, and when you finally decide to ctb take that list and read it one more time

 

[Lra888]

Think about all of the negative and painful things you will be finished with after you go. All of the reasons not to stay here any longer.

 

[Lra888]

Meditation about peacefulness of death may work for certain people so when it gets to that point you can act calmly and purposefully.

I try this when I'm lying in bed. I think of myself dead from my method and how peaceful it is to be in that state. Relieves anxiety about the situation.

 

[Jaded]

I had really good sleep after valerian, but I never exceed recommended values. Give it a try if you need something more natural.

Thanks. I wonder if Valerian and alcohol along with an accident or whatever could lead to 'death by misadventure' ?

 

[Lra888]

Thanks. I wonder if Valerian and alcohol along with an accident or whatever could lead to 'death by misadventure' ?

Enough alcohol on its own could lead to death by misadventure.

From my experience valerian root is very mellow. I take it before bed some nights and it relaxes me just enough to fall asleep more easily. I never feel druggy from it.

 

[DEATH IS FREEDOM]

Make a list with reasons to live for and reasons to end your life, read it everyday, and when you finally decide to ctb take that list and read it one more time

Why should I live and why should I die? There are only reasons why I should die and therefore I should get euthanasia.

 

[cantthinkofusername]

i dont think theres any guaranteed way to overcome it besides ending it instantly or putting yourself in a position in which you have no way to prevent it anymore