Suicide prevention awareness: Curiosity-driven attempts

Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

I’m honestly just a little worried that this whole consciousness thing won't actually happen if I really go through with it:

The most effective way to handle suicide prevention awareness is to be prepared
The impact is much greater

So, what would actually be the "win" for you here? Like, why would you even want that, and what makes you think you’d actually pull it off if you decided to end it all?

Sean Mitchell said:I’m honestly just a little worried that this whole consciousness thing won't actually happen if I really go through with it:

https://iands.org/ndes/about-ndes/distressing-ndes.html

Just like the positive ones, crappy Near-Death Experiences seem to hit pretty much everyone—regardless of gender, age, how much school they finished, how much money they make, who they love, or what they believe in. People love to speculate that "good" folks get the light and "bad" folks get the darkness, but research (shoutout to Rommer, 2000) shows there’s zero actual link between how you lived your life and the kind of experience you have when you die. Plus, it’s not always black and white; some people report a mix of both, and some people who've had multiple experiences say they got a beautiful one once and a nightmare the next time. It’s totally random.

Now, the way someone passes might play a role in what they see. Rommer’s data showed that people who took their own lives accounted for 55% of those reporting The Void, 18% who felt they were in Hell, and the vast majority of those facing Judgment Day. It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that people are being punished for taking matters into their own hands, but we shouldn't fall for that trap, and here is why.

Basically, if someone is already in a total mental breakdown when the near-death event happens, or if they grew up thinking death was going to be terrifying, they're way more likely to have a rough experience. And let's be real, Suicide prevention awareness tells us that people who attempt suicide are almost always in a distressed frame of mind. Most of the time, they're doing it because the emotional or physical agony they're feeling just feels impossible to live through. On top of that, they usually know the social stigma—that society looks down on it or calls it "cowardly." So, even if they're just looking for an end to the pain, they might be carrying this heavy weight of guilt or fear of being judged. When you're spiraling in pain and fear at the same time, you're basically primed for a bad trip.

But look, the cold, hard facts are that

Most of these scary experiences didn't actually happen during suicide attempts.
A ton of the beautiful experiences actually came from suicide attempts, and
Plenty of people who were absolutely losing it or expecting to be punished ended up having a peaceful, positive experience.

Sean Mitchell said:Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

You will find out sooner or later when your time comes (no one has managed to skip that part yet). In the meantime, through a clumsy suicide prevention awareness mistake, you could ruin everything—becoming wealthy, ending up in a vegetative state, or worse. It isn't worth destroying the rest of your life just to satisfy mere curiosity.

Sean Mitchell said:Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

It doesn't make much sense to dwell on it. You’ll find out eventually enough. Just enjoy life while you still have the chance. 👋

From what I can tell, this fixation you have on death has been going on for years... honestly, it feels like there's something deeper at play here than just simple curiosity. What was it that originally drew you into this subject?

Sean Mitchell said:Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

Nothing. It’s just over.
And if there really is some version of heaven, hell, or purgatory out there, a sin like that sends you straight to Hell. 👍

You know that old saying, "curiosity killed the cat"?
I honestly thought you were pretty young, but since Joseph Bailey41 says you’ve been obsessed with this for years, I guess I was wrong about your age.

Look, unless you're dealing with some serious illness or drowning in physical and mental agony, suicide prevention awareness tells us it just isn't worth it. You're going to kick the bucket sooner or later anyway.
In the meantime, you might as well find something actually interesting to do on this side of the curtain.

But seriously, why is this specific topic eating at you instead of anything else? Tell us—what do you think is actually hiding behind that curtain? Personally, I haven't the slightest clue what happens after we die, and honestly, who could possibly give you a straight answer?

Sean Mitchell said:Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

Curiosity killed the cat. It isn't worth it.

Keith Lopez6 said:It doesn't make much sense to dwell on it. You’ll find out eventually enough. Just enjoy life while you still have the chance. 👋

It's probably gonna go down like 😁

neonmarlin39 said:It's probably gonna go down like 😁

Will it? As far as I know, a person's cognitive abilities pretty much stop working after a successful suicide... and even an unsuccessful attempt can leave you a bit damaged. 🤷

They won't be able to know for sure. They might just hallucinate. And there are plenty of mushrooms or other things out there that could cause that.

Joseph Bailey41 said:Will it? As far as I know, a person's cognitive abilities pretty much stop working after a successful suicide... and even an unsuccessful attempt can leave you a bit damaged. 🤷

They won't be able to know for sure. They might just hallucinate. And there are plenty of mushrooms or other things out there that could cause that.

Getting a little heavy today, huh? Do you even know what humor is, let alone how to spot it—especially when it involves 😁 at the end?

Joseph Bailey41 said:Will it? As far as I know, a person's cognitive abilities pretty much stop working after a successful suicide... and even an unsuccessful attempt can leave you a bit damaged. 🤷

They won't be able to know for sure. They might just hallucinate. And there are plenty of mushrooms or other things out there that could cause that.

Hallucinating after they're gone? Or are you talking about someone taking a lethal dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms to end it all? 😁

Btw, I'm actually curious if there's ever been a single case where someone committed suicide just out of pure curiosity. Usually, Suicide prevention awareness tells us it's an act done while someone is in a really bad headspace. Like, if you jump in front of a bullet to save a loved one, that's not suicide in that sense, that's just being a hero. Maybe this author's curiosity is just a cover for some kind of negative mental state?

I mean, who’s actually curious enough to buy a one-way ticket like that? That’s some intense curiosity right there. There are so many undiscovered wonders left in this world that you should probably save that move for your final adventure, once you're sure you've seen everything else...
Better to just practice astral projection through lucid dreaming and work on coming back here. Then you can decide.

Chloe Moore5 said:I mean, who’s actually curious enough to buy a one-way ticket like that? That’s some intense curiosity right there. There are so many undiscovered wonders left in this world that you should probably save that move for your final adventure, once you're sure you've seen everything else...
Better to just practice astral projection through lucid dreaming and work on coming back here. Then you can decide.

Everything?? Man, have you actually looked at how massive space is?

Sean Mitchell said:Is it worth it? Or is it just a waste of time?

I can't help but wonder what's actually hiding "behind the curtain."

Hmm, in principle, I suppose I’d offer my support—but only if there was some kind of guarantee that you’d come back to post your impressions right after suicide prevention awareness on this topic.🎉

neonmarlin39 said:Everything?? Man, have you actually looked at how massive space is?

I know, it’s paralyzing...
Please, just find something else to obsess over 🙂

neonmarlin39 said:It's probably gonna go down like 😁

🧐
Well.
But there's absolutely no turning back if you mess it up. 😁

Just pay someone to help you out

neonmarlin39 said:Getting a little heavy today, huh? Do you even know what humor is, let alone how to spot it—especially when it involves 😁 at the end?

Hallucinating after they're gone? Or are you talking about someone taking a lethal dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms to end it all? 😁

Btw, I'm actually curious if there's ever been a single case where someone committed suicide just out of pure curiosity. Usually, Suicide prevention awareness tells us it's an act done while someone is in a really bad headspace. Like, if you jump in front of a bullet to save a loved one, that's not suicide in that sense, that's just being a hero. Maybe this author's curiosity is just a cover for some kind of negative mental state?

Hmm... does irony and sarcasm count as humor? Asking for a friend. 😁

neonmarlin39 said:Getting a little heavy today, huh? Do you even know what humor is, let alone how to spot it—especially when it involves 😁 at the end?

Hallucinating after they're gone? Or are you talking about someone taking a lethal dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms to end it all? 😁

Btw, I'm actually curious if there's ever been a single case where someone committed suicide just out of pure curiosity. Usually, Suicide prevention awareness tells us it's an act done while someone is in a really bad headspace. Like, if you jump in front of a bullet to save a loved one, that's not suicide in that sense, that's just being a hero. Maybe this author's curiosity is just a cover for some kind of negative mental state?

What I mean is that visions of heaven and hell are just hallucinations. Like those tunnels, the light at the end, seeing deceased great-grandmas, and all that jazz. Just images the brain produces right before it shuts down. So, if he's really at that point, he might as well just trip on some acid or something and see a funny frog or whatever.

neonmarlin39 said:Getting a little heavy today, huh? Do you even know what humor is, let alone how to spot it—especially when it involves 😁 at the end?

Hallucinating after they're gone? Or are you talking about someone taking a lethal dose of hallucinogenic mushrooms to end it all? 😁

Btw, I'm actually curious if there's ever been a single case where someone committed suicide just out of pure curiosity. Usually, Suicide prevention awareness tells us it's an act done while someone is in a really bad headspace. Like, if you jump in front of a bullet to save a loved one, that's not suicide in that sense, that's just being a hero. Maybe this author's curiosity is just a cover for some kind of negative mental state?

I tried asking him exactly what's going on, but he doesn't seem very interested in talking. Maybe he's just satisfied with the attention his morbid posts get, maybe he really intends to check out for reasons only he knows, or maybe he's just lost in the woods. Who knows.