Can you lose consciousness from self mutilation?!
Question:
Can you lose consciousness from self mutilation?
I'm writing a novel at the moment, and i have come to a bit of confusion. whenever i deal with medical issues while writing, i always try to research the topic quite thoroughly but this is giving me a bit of trouble. is it possible to lose consciousness from cutting your wrists, or even to die? some sites and articles i have found support this, while others state it is impossible, as the blood will clot before it reaches this state. If anyone can answer this with at least a fair bit of certainty, it would be very useful! also, if the said person did pass out, would it be crucial they went to the hospital? I know of course it would be reccomended, but would they be alright if they didnt? thankyou so much! xo <3
Answers:
It all depends on the depth and direction of the cuts. Going up and down along the vain and cutting deep can kill you if not treated. You will most likely lose consciousness if you have a low tolerance for pain. Also alcohol and aspirin thin out the blood, so if you were to take a good dose of either of these prior to doing the deed it would make you bleed more.