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by bhaak 1270 days ago
Using a gun for ending your life is like using a rock to get a bad tooth out. It might work but chances are hight that you might not like the result.

There's a reason professional medical assistance is needed. Human bodies are pretty resilient and as an amateur you often have no experience in the matter. Professional do.
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masklinn 1270 days ago
TBF some methods are quite clean and very reliable.

The professional medical bit would mostly be to ensure proper oversight, proper handling of the remains, and allow the service to be provided to people physically incapable of doing so on their own.

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bhaak 1270 days ago
Examples for being clean and reliable methods? I have a hard time coming up with examples, as after all the body has to be disposed off eventually.

The sooner the better. You don't want the body to stay undetected for any period of time.

Or the simple fact many people don't know that most just deceased people release some poop and pee.

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masklinn 1269 days ago
> Examples for being clean and reliable methods?

Neutral gas asphyxiation (“exit bags”).

It’s possible to screw up but fairly limited, I think the only real risk is getting found too soon. That aside it’s reportedly a really calm way to go.

> I have a hard time coming up with examples, as after all the body has to be disposed off eventually.

Oh yes unless you throw yourself in a volcano that’s always going to be an issue. It’s mostly the other bits which the method has an impact on.

Well I guess an other option is a diving suicide, but that requires a lot of planning and certifications so seems unlikely to be worth.

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