Posted by Atticus on October 19, 2006, at 14:46:33 [reposted on October 28, 2006, at 11:34:04 | original URL]
In reply to Atticus?, posted by Susan47 on October 7, 2006, at 14:18:06
I don't think it's a good idea to discuss the mechanics of a suicide attempt, either in this forum or anywhere else. I will tell you this (and you can read my poem on this site, "Spots," for more details): A suicide attempt of any kind is not some kind of peaceful passage to another, better place. It's not only painful -- it's indescribably terrifying once the process has been set in motion. You will never fight for your life -- no matter how unhappy you feel -- as much as you will when death becomes a real and imminent possibility. I was very lucky the EMS people arrived as quickly as they did. And in those long, long moments before they showed up, I remember fighting off unconsciousness with a tenacity and desperation that I'd never expected. "Spots" was intended as a cautionary tale of sorts. Please go straight to an ER if you feel as if you might hurt yourself. It's infinitely better than the alternative. Atticus
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