Suspension Risks
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Tuesday July 1st, 2008 @ 11:04 PM
Filed under: Suspension
I am considering doing my first suspension and was just wondering what the main risks are? I read that the hooks can rip your skin thus causing stitches to be needed. How common is this? Any other info would also be helpful.
Risks Include: 1) Totally becoming one with the universe 2) Being able to break down many mental blocks 3) Becoming one with not just yourself but many others who are doing the exact same.
If done correctly these should be the only risks, other than potential blacking out/fainting, which happens every now and then for some people.
But as I said if the hooks are placed properly, and if the rigging has been done properly,etc the risk of tearing,etc is very slim to none for most suspensions. There are of course certain suspensions that can result in the tissue tearing but usually most “first timers” aren’t really into those “intense” ones right off the bat…Although some first timers are and if tearing is a potential risk the suspension crew should inform you of this and have suture kits ready just incase.
The MAIN risk is the Post-Suspension-Depression that many individuals obtain after they suspend. This often occurs a couple days after and can potentially last as short as a couple days or as long as a couple weeks. It’s a result of being on such a huge “high” from pushing your body to limits it’s never been before,etc and then suddenly that joy-joy feeling you experienced fades away. So your mental state experiences the ultimate highs followed by a serious low and then you middle out.
I will say this happens to SOME people and doesn’t always happen to others. The only way you will know if you’re someone who gets S.A.D, is to suspend and go through it. But that’s why most crews SHOULD BE there for you, even after the suspension….Simply to talk about things, should you need to.
It’s not until you get into the more performance suspension work (rockin out with your proverbial cock out type suspension work) where although they’re still down for talking, everyone still understands the S.A.D situation, where most first timers will never have experienced that sort of feeling before and will need to talk it out.
To this day I am still immensely glad that the suspension crews I’ve worked with over the years, always mentioned this to me and ended with: “If you need anything, even a week from now, to talk or anything…Just drop me a line ok?”
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2 Responses to “Suspension Risks”
To emphasise Warrens point - post suspension aftercare is of paramount importance! We are talking mental/emotional aftercare. I have come a cropper from this myself having done a pull in an environment with strangers where this was overlooked and as a result found myself in a very bad headspace. Suspension is a very serious business and the benefits reaped can be enormous but there is always a flip-side, so go with an experienced suspension group where all your post-suspension needs will be met. Have fun. It is a most awesome experience when done correctly.
Tiff Badhairdo on July 2nd, 2008 at 9:15 ammy boy toy is very interested in suspension and i really want to support his intent but I need to know that there is nothing to worry about in regards to physical complications. He is very well built and in immaculate health. My main concern is the post depression. How can we avoid it? Is there medication he can take? Should he go to church? LOL. seriously though his reason of interest is reaching a higher plane. what is your feedback? the sooner the better
jessica pena on September 21st, 2009 at 12:44 amLeave a Comment