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What happens if you commit suicide and surive?

all seriousness right now

What happens if you like tried to overdoes/cut your self something like that and you had to go to the hospital what would happen, like could you have a record?

And would they tell people? Like if I tried that and my mom found me would they also contact my friends?

(I'm just Curious because my friend said suicide is illegal..so thanks)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If you survive, which is not uncommon as these things are usually done in extreme haste and not well planned out (i.e cutting or pills, the two least effective, most painful, and most damaging methods) then you can easily have physical and mental health issues the entire rest of your life. This is the most important thing to consider.

    Let's say you went with pills. The proper way to go about it would be doing heavy research on the over the counter medications which have proven fatal in high doses, so that you can hit up a dozen different stores for a box at each and do the whole set of them crushed and dissolved in water.

    The way most people go about it is going to the medicine cabinet and downing everything they see. This obviously can cause any number of permanent problems. Depending on how much and what you take, you could die, however the chances of that are slim. The body's immune and processing systems are very strong, they can reject almost any amount of the slow acting substances found in OTC medicines.

    However this doesn't make it safe either. You can suffer severe nerve and brain damage, possibly causing anything from a cerebral hemorrhage, aka a bleed in the brain, to paralysis, etc. PILLS IS THE WORST WAY TO GO. Let's move on to your cutting example. The proper way is to simply cut the carotid artery, which is on either side of your neck and you can feel where your jaw meets your skull. This will cause unconsciousness within seconds, brain death in two minutes at most, and total bleed out in approximately 7 minutes, 15 seconds, depending on the size of the wound.

    However, again, most people don't think these things out. What's more likely is you keep cutting and cutting and cutting on your wrists, arms, legs, stomach, etc, until you pass out from blood loss. You'll have caused irreparable damage to your entire circulatory and musculature systems, in essence limiting yourself to a wheelchair for the rest of your life. Again, the possibility of brain damage due to blood loss is also very high.

    Now there is technically nothing illegal about suicide. If someone helps you then it's considered assisted suicide, which is a 6-month to one year jail sentence. This is different than voluntary assisted euthanization, which is used primarily by those terminally ill who wish to die rather than suffer and sputter along for a few more months of pain and medication, which is a completely honorable way out.

    Legally, any entity involved HAS to notify your parents about any violent incident involving a minor. So yes, if you fail and survive, medical complications aside, you could be facing a legal declaration of non compos menti, essentially, that you are legally considered not in possession of your mind. This is at the extreme end and is rarely used except in cases of repeated attempts.

    You will have a record of mental instability if you get caught in your failure, but, as a minor, you can get these sorts of records "purged" or permanently removed from court record once you turn 18. Again though, the first attempt usually doesn't cause anything other than a 72 hour psych hold, some serious punishment form your parents, and a bunch of therapy sessions. I know from experience.

    The consequences of sch an action are serious enough if you fail, but even more so if you succeed. For one, you aren dead. That's pretty bad. For another, you'll have caused everyone who loves you, friends, family, etc, to be in unnecessary pain for a long time. They may even follow your example, which i'm sure is something you don't want.

    I'm not saying it's a bad idea, and for some people it's the only dignified or peaceful way out, but I doubt that your life is bad enough that you need to end it, especially since you still care what your friends and family think. A few hours ago I was asking myself the same questions and I got all these same answers.

    I'm still considering voluntarily putting myself on a psych hold, which I've done before twice, (always voluntarily) as yes, a paranoid precaution, but it's always helped me. Maybe you should consider the same. It's a peaceful place away from everything causing troubles in your life and you can think over everything, safe from harming yourself, with help literally seconds away if you need someone to comfort you.

    Think over everything I've said, please. I don't want to tell you what to do or not do, just help and give the facts.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Suicide was decriminalised some years ago. You could only be charged with an offence if you placed someone else in danger during a failed attempt.

    I am of course going to ask you to speak to your friends, family, your GP and even the police about this. The police may sound a bit weird, but actually they have good contacts, and direct access to health services that can talk to you about your feelings.

    I know... because I've done it. It really does help.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You wouldn't be charged or stuck in jail or anything like that, if that's what you're asking, although suicide is illegal and also sad.

    They might inform your immediate family, though they're not likely to inform your friends, unless you live with them or specifically mention them.

    A failed suicide attempt isn't nice, it causes so much more pain to yourself and others around you. In a good case you will get treated at the hospital and have a psychiatric assessment soon after- you may have to stay in the hospital for a little while but not for long, even if you are well.

    If you're feeling suicidal please talk to somebody or try and get help - just make an appointment with your doctor and tell them what you're feeling. There are ways to get help and get through suicidal feelings and thoughts/ideation.

    Source(s): Personal experience
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  • 7 years ago

    I`ve tried to commit suicide and survived.I tried to kill my self 2 days ago and I`m going to a mental facility,but only for a few days.They set you up on antidepressants and you have to go through anything you don't want to.They give you a choice if you pass the physical and mental test that they give you at the hospital if you go to one

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  • 7 years ago

    If you survive then it wasn't committing suicide now was it?

    But like you said in all seriousness it is a sign from god, the universe, or whatever you believe in! telling you it is not your time yet. So make something awesome of yourself you survived for a reason.

    Source(s): Me
  • 1 decade ago

    It's not possible to commit suicide and survive. Those who have committed suicide are all dead.

    The ones who tried it and lived attempted suicide. They did not commit it. There's a difference.

    Suicide is illegal in the US/Canada but it is not illegal in the UK.

    Hospital staff will tell your parents if you're under 16 - or in some cases, 18. They cannot and will not contact your friends unless you specifically request that they do.

    Yes, you would then have a record of self-harm.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You will most Likely be admitted to a mental hospital so DONT consider it trust me on this I could get out of the straight jacket but it was so hard it took like an hour just to get the buckle and sleeves loose it was a pain in the *** it sucks and the food in the Florida asylum is terrible I've heard it's actually really good other places and there is only a 21% chance you will die so it sucks

    Source(s): I've been there
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    For example, if you tried overdosing on a certain type of medicine, you'd probably not be able to take that medicine for a long period of time. That's why I've heard, anyway. And you'd be referrred to a psychologist or life coach. :) your parent(s) would be notified if you were a minor, but no one else would know other than primary doctor(s) and whoever else your parents told. And I know this isn't what you asked bout, but suicide affects tons of people, and not always in a positive way.

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