I tried a few times w/ the noose knot you suggested, for the anchor point I just used regular double knot. I was really leaning my entire body weight and then some, but nothing was happening, other than my trachea and jugular are being compressed.
I'm using a lace string from one of my hoodies, so it's a quite thin rope or string, but it's all I got to work with.
What am I doing wrong?
It may be possible that you can't hang yourself with a lace string, especially if it's really stretchy. It may also be possible that partial won't work for you because you aren't able to find your sweet spot - you wouldn't be the first! With that said, assuming hypothetically that your choice of ligature will work, I believe that finding your sweet spot
usually comes down to the following three variables:
- The height of the noose: For most people, the higher the position of the noose along their neck, the better. For me, I try to have the noose tucked right underneath my chin. For others, it could be a little lower on the neck, but still above the middle of the neck. Experiment with different heights!
- The angle of the force: Oftentimes when people try partial suspension, the ligature that they use pulls the noose at an angle, or even straight back, so that the ligature is at a 90-degree angle with your neck. One of the reasons full suspension is so successful is that, when hanging, the rope pulls straight up on the noose, so that the rope is pulling parallel to and above your neck. Try experimenting with the angle your rope is pulling – you may get different results!
- The amount of force: It's a truism in partial hanging that people who aren't hitting their sweet spot just aren't applying enough force to their necks to compress their carotid arteries. Try using more force if you're still having trouble!
If that's all too abstract, maybe try the following experiment, ripped shamelessly from Evelyn's Hanging Guide: Tie a noose with your string. Put it around your neck as high up as possible, just below the chin. Tighten the string, making sure that the knot is perfectly behind your neck. Exhale fully and take a deep breath and hold it. Then immediately pull the string upwards as hard as you can, above your head with one hand, while continuing to hold your breath. If done right, and if it works for you, you should start to spasm after 5-15 seconds. This could also lead to very, very brief loss of consciousness.
The above info is how I found my sweet spot consistently. Hopefully it helps you find yours :3