How to Die? Ways to Have a Painless Death
Last updated on March 9th, 2025 at 01:39 pm
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 100 (Nepal), 911 (USA), 999 (England), or go to the nearest emergency room. Find the emergency number for your country here.
This could mean one of two things:
- Your curiosity about the unusual title brought you here.
- You really are searching for ways to end it all with minimal pain.
If you’re here because of the latter option, you’re looking for ways to end your suffering and think dying is the best way to do so. I do not blame you. I do, however, want you to reconsider this irreversible option you have opted for.
One thing almost all suicide survivors share is the instant regret they felt when they attempted suicide. They go on to express their gratitude about being alive and thankful that they did not die that day.
They said they found clarity after shifting their perspective and looking at life’s challenges from a different point of view—the one that made them realize that they are not alone. They reached out and asked for help. They found the support they almost lost their lives for.
- The first step is to identify your triggers. Learn your triggers and understand what tips you off. Try to avoid these things, people, and/or events to the best of your abilities.
- Next is prioritizing self-care. Doing what makes your soul calm and heart happy is extremely pivotal to your healing process. Prioritize your hobbies and make sure you are putting your emotional needs first.
- Be kind to yourself. You are going through a lot and your mind is feeling overwhelmed when you are not feeling your best. Remember to take a rest and be patient with yourself while you swim through the storm. Healing is not easy. Please remember to support yourself when it feels like the whole world is working against you.
- If things do not get better, reach out for help. If none of your self-care tricks or habits are working and you still feel stuck and hopeless, remember that you are not alone. Help is available. Reach out to your friends or family, whoever you’re the most comfortable with.
- You can also reach out to our emotional support line or any of these crisis hotlines:
- International helplines:
- Nepal:
- International helplines:
- Find a psychologist or a psychiatrist. If you want to undergo long-term therapy and understand your signs, symptoms, and emotions, do research on the best psychologists or psychiatrists around you and book an appointment. It can be extremely helpful to understand your mental health and work together with a professional to find the best treatment measures.
- You can also simply reach out to us and book an appointment with our psychiatrist.
If none of the safety plans work for you, reach out to us so we can curate a personal one for you according to your needs. The bottom line here is, we are here to help in any way we can.
It’s okay to not be okay. It’s not okay to suffer through the pain alone. Help is available. We are here for you.
About the Author:
Sadasha is a Psychology and English Writing student at the University of San Francisco with a background in crisis intervention, emotional support, and abuse/grief counseling. She is currently an emotional support counselor at Clinic One and a relief counselor at Progress Foundation, where she provides 1-on-1 and group counseling, monitors patient medication, and develops clinical documentation for mental health patients.
