People who swallow chemicals endure inner burns, stomach pumping, brain damage (from drowning in their own vomit) or unpredictable side effects. People who shoot themselves miss surprisingly often and cripple themselves. People who slash their wrists often end up with bruised wrists or damaged nerves. Many suicide attempters have no permanent physical damage; but they all go through some psychiatric “hold” process, which can last anywhere from an hour to 14 days.
I’ve talked to a number of emergency room personnel about suicides; they agree that the most common reason they see is frustrated anger or just wanting to be noticed by a particular
