Choking game
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The choking game is not a game in the traditional sense but a method of self-asphyxiation whereby a person cuts off the supply of oxygen to their brain for a "rush" or "high". Knowledge of the activity has been passed around schoolyards, typically between 9- 14 year olds, for years.

The choking/fainting game became prominent in the news in early 2005 when a number of children across the United States died from self-asphyxiation, including Gabriel Mordecai of California, Chelsea Dunn and Dalton Eby of Idaho, Dylan Blake of Florida and Jason Linkins of North Carolina to name just a few.

The origin of the activity is unknown, but versions of the "game" have been reported for generations. One method was to cut off blood flow to the brain using one's own hands. This was achieved by pressing your thumbs against the carotid artery. The blood loss to the brain would cause the person to pass out for a moment at which time their arms would fall limp and blood flow would be restored. The resulting rush of blood to the brain would cause tingling and a slight sense of euphoria for a few seconds. Another method was for the participant to hold his or her breath while another person pressed the base of their hands in the area of the heart, thus stopping blood flow.

The method that came to prominence in the news media involved the use of a ligature. An accomplice would hold the belt or rope around the victim's neck. When they were seen to go limp, the accomplice would then release the pressure. If the airflow is restricted for too long or if the victim is alone using a ligature to apply pressure, brain damage and death can occur. Children are misled in believing that this activity is safe because it is not illegal.

i did it before LOL
yeah there were a group of guys doing it and one fell! HAHA

This was achieved by pressing your thumbs against the carotid artery. The blood loss to the brain would cause the person to pass out for a moment at which time their arms would fall limp and blood flow would be restored. The resulting rush of blood to the brain would cause tingling and a slight sense of euphoria for a few seconds. Another method was for the participant to hold his or her breath while another person pressed the base of their hands in the area of the heart, thus stopping blood flow.

Another method was for the participant to hold his or her breath while another person pressed the base of their hands in the area of the heart

I think I read something about this on Seventeen Magazine or some magazine. This girl told this other girl about it and then that girl was telling other people about it because she loved the feeling and no one would play because they thought it was dangerous so she used a belt to play herself, but she never woke up and she was all purple. Dead in her closet. A lot of girls died from that game. Crazy.

That sounds like a fun game.

You got a deathwish or something? You want Euphoria? Risking a life isnt worth it..so just have sex! (even though sex is sometimes life-risking)

I think I read something about this on Seventeen Magazine or some magazine. This girl told this other girl about it and then that girl was telling other people about it because she loved the feeling and no one would play because they thought it was dangerous so she used a belt to play herself, but she never woke up and she was all purple. Dead in her closet. A lot of girls died from that game. Crazy.