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Facts about suicide by knife
Koen asked,
How lethal is it?
If done very precisely, this can lead to death from blood loss. However, due to the difficulty of making such a precise cut, it is often a very unreliable method. Your body’s reaction to the pain and fear of the cut can often prevent you from making a fatal cut.
Linda asked,
What happens if you survive?
If you survive, you will have to deal with a lot of blood. You may need to spend hours cleaning the room, or you may have a very difficult interaction with the first person you see after your attempt. Depending on the location of the cut, you might also have permanent scarring that you might feel the need to cover up.
Elvin asked,
Does it hurt?
There will be immediate pain when your skin is penetrated. This immediate pain is one of the reasons for the low likelihood of success, as your body reacts defensively to the wound. Even if you do succeed, death won’t be immediate, and you might experience a great deal of pain and fear as your body loses blood.
Kim asked,
What will happen to my body?
If you are successful, someone will find your body surrounded by a massive pool of blood. The type of cut necessary to successfully end your life this way will cause extreme bleeding, and will likely be very traumatizing for the person who finds you, as well as for anybody needing to clean the room.
What to do when you feel hopeless
When you feel like you’re drowning, here are a few solid steps you can take to get your feet on solid ground again.
Not today
You don’t have to figure out your future, but you can delay taking your life today.
Text someone
Reach out and say hi to someone you know.
Make a dinner plan
Treat yourself to a favorite meal tonight – invite a friend or neighbor.
Take a walk
Try getting out of your house and moving your body.
Pick up a hobby
Reach out and say hi to someone you know.
Volunteer
Sometimes your time is the greatest gift you have to offer; find a place to serve today.
People are here to help
Your pain is specific to your circumstance, but know you’re not the only one feeling this way. Here are some stories and quotes from people who’ve struggled with thoughts of suicide.
Messages from survivors and families
The Suicide Bridge Project
About TSBP
Jake walked on the bridge for five years.
In 2018, Jake Ricker set out to photograph the people who traveled the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA.
Within his first year, he saw someone step out of the crowd and climb over the railing. Jake walked over and talked with him for several minutes while bridge patrol was on the way.
And now, we are here to help.
As Jake did, we want to let you know you’re not alone The suicide Bridge Project hopes to connect you with the best resources that can support you today.
