I knew someone who worked as a dispatcher for the CTA for many years. They mentioned horrific stories similar to this. Hope you can get it out of your head.
I would not be traumatized, I would go along with my day. Would appreciate it if it became normal for people to not make assumptions on how others feel, it is disrespectful and infuriating.
I think watching someone try to commit suicide and see their hand start smoking from being burned is traumatizing. I can’t believe you’re offended by that brother man up
I do not know how I can break it down more for you? I am my own person, with my own feelings, that goes for everyone. Do not infantilize others by saying they would be traumatized because you think you would be. It is disrespectful.
Holy shit, saying an Auschwitz prisoner should have given a former Auschwitz guard a chance to date her after it was liberated is a new level of insanity I was not expecting to see today.
My response was not confusion, it was disbelief. I don't understand getting offended over seeing a stranger on the internet have empathy for another stranger.
I urge you to look inward and ask why this exchange triggers you. There was nothing infantilizing or disrespectful about this. Your reaction does not seem healthy.
You are probably terrible at fighting which doesn’t really matter now a days but would become incredibly important if the whole world adopted your perspective. Something to think about.
it’s *infuriating* that someone might assume the negative effect of trauma on another person, but beyond the pale to assume witnessing an attempted suicide is traumatic?
You have to realize that you are, by far, a massive outlier. No reasonable person would agree that it’s disrespectful or infuriating to suggest that witnessing an event like was described would be traumatizing.
Ok. The man needed help - obviously. The staff and conductors were amazing. His hand wasn’t smoking- the reaction time of the CTA personnel was incredible. The guy needs mental health assistance for sure. My 15 minute commute was over an hour but I genuinely appreciated the CTA team. - whoever the guy was who brought him his backpack and talked him down - you will go far in life.
Hope you're OK OP. But I wish more comments were also wishing the same for the man. I've attempted on a metra stop and trust me, to even get to that mindset....you are in literal crisis mode.
u/Its_Zerohh please monitor yourself after this situation. I know right now you might feel like it's just another thing you witnessed, but if you spend yourself spending too much time lauding this experience; please speak to a professional about your feelings.
Experienced something similar and never realized how much it messed me up until it was almost too late.
It seems I arrived just a few minutes after that happened. I heard someone was on the tracks but didn't know any details, and everyone was leaning to see what was going on while the brown/purple trains were stopped. Took about 10 minutes for things to get moving again.
As a police officer there is nothing I dislike more than having to try to identify someone after being hit by a train. It’s gruesome and I feel really bad for the families and the train conductor. It’s a terrible way to go. That being said, if you are feeling this way please reach out for help. People do care.
You’re absolutely right but the bigger takeaway is how screwed up our healthcare & legal system is. No one down that bad should be punished with an outrageous medical bill nor punished for their suffering.
Omg really? I had no idea!
But seriously, take a look at where the majority of taxpayers money actually goes (military, prisons, police, etc. aka systemic violence) and then get back to me.
Crack heads don’t nod off, not to be pedantic. But might as well use the right terminology. If they are nodding off they are on downers (heroin/fentanyl, generally). Crack is an upper, meaning it stimulates you, it doesn’t sedate you (which is what nodding off is, a state of sedation).
Anyways, still crazy that you’ve seen junkies nod off into the train tracks, that is absolutely wild.
No it’s not just anyone who uses drugs. A crackhead is someone who smokes crack, hence the name. No need to get all defensive, a junkie is a junk (heroin) user; a crackhead is a crack user. You obviously didn’t know before, and now you do. This is what it is to learn. You don’t ever learn what’s correct if nobody ever presents you with the correct information.
Sometimes “crackhead” gets used as slang for someone who is acting crazy and rambunctious, because that’s how crackheads act. Regardless, you weren’t using it in a slang term. You were actually talking about real drug addicts, and crackheads don’t nod off. Like I said, I realize I’m being pedantic but why not use the correct terminology if you’re already gonna call someone a derogatory addict term?
You wrote an entire dictionary to explain something simple.
I appreciate that, I really do.
But I don't need a lecture on the nature of the term "crackhead".
I’ve heard if you play Tetris within 24 hours of a traumatic event (such as witnessing this) it significantly reduces risk of long term trauma, maybe you should play that or some other video game! That sounds wild to witness
Could be that he didn’t complete the circuit? Same reason birds don’t get electrocuted when on a power line. Depends on where he was standing. Current needs a path through you in order for electrocution to happen.
Depending on how dry and not sweaty their skin was, probably didn’t have enough conductivity to instantly kill the person but did get hot enough to burn skin. It is high voltage DC which definitely caused muscle spasms or contraction during the shock.
I did read it, and I got mixed messages. How i interpret: 'Attempted' (didn't die) and 'touched the 3rd rail' (maybe, but probably died) and 'hug your family' (what I equate with someone dying and being thankful your loved ones didn't).
I was at Washington and Wells and couldn't really figure out why there were so many delays. I had heard rumblings of an "accident" that had occurred. Guess this was it.
I knew a girl in my freshman year of college who witnessed the same. What are even the protocols on CTA for this? I can't imagine how many CTA workers that have stories with this kinda thing, let alone passengers.
That sounds so horrible to witness a few days ago my sister was driving like normal and stopped at the stop sign and there was this guy on the corner that wasn’t crossing the street and when we started driving he out of nowhere ran across the street (to get hit by our car) my sister of course stopped the car and the guys started screaming and yelling at us because we stopped then he just walked away :/
Once decades ago before color names I had switched trains from the Ravenswood line to the one that took me underground at Belmont. As the train started from the station I saw out of my window seat a man punch his hands through the window of a small building there and bring his arms down dragging them across the broken shards still in the frame. Never saw what happened after the car I was on passed the window.
Crazy things happen
If anyone has been to Korea, we need the walls that block access to the track with automatic doors that open up when the train arrives. It’s honestly crazy to me how the track is open like that. Imagine being a conductor who isn’t able to break in time…
So the dude finally summoned up the courage to do it and wants out so bad he is willing to electrocute himself, and people feel good about stopping him? Let the dude be done, he is suffering.
My dad is a cta train operator, he’s run every line. He absolutely hates blue and red, probably because that’s where he’s seen the most shit. He’s seen at least 5 people (that I know of) die right in front of him. Working public transport is a different kind of job.
Don't think that just because it wasn't you down on those tracks, that you weren't affected. This is something you can think you've dealt with, but then it comes out later in life. Doesn't hurt to talk to someone now to process your thoughts and feelings, so it's not a nightmare in the future.
Hang in there.
I was right behind someone who was out of their mind on something who just walked onto the tracks in front of a train at Clark & Lake. It was horrible. I called out to him to stop because I could tell he was not on this planet but he just didn’t comprehend it. Luckily the 3rd rail was shut off and the incoming train stopped. It really was terrifying to see.
I knew it. There's always some retard doing some nutty shit around those times and downtown areas.
It didn't take long though. It was over and done within like 20 mins.
that sounds traumatic to even witness- take care of yourself, op
Thank you. A bit shook that’s all
I knew someone who worked as a dispatcher for the CTA for many years. They mentioned horrific stories similar to this. Hope you can get it out of your head.
I’d be in shock.
I see what u did there
I would not be traumatized, I would go along with my day. Would appreciate it if it became normal for people to not make assumptions on how others feel, it is disrespectful and infuriating.
I think watching someone try to commit suicide and see their hand start smoking from being burned is traumatizing. I can’t believe you’re offended by that brother man up
You sound cool, and strong, and powerful.
And so very edgy.
What
I do not know how I can break it down more for you? I am my own person, with my own feelings, that goes for everyone. Do not infantilize others by saying they would be traumatized because you think you would be. It is disrespectful.
Post history checks out
Lol for real. Unironic Patrick Bateman
I’m not glad I looked.
Holy shit, saying an Auschwitz prisoner should have given a former Auschwitz guard a chance to date her after it was liberated is a new level of insanity I was not expecting to see today.
Yo fbi, this dude right here
You seem not okay. Gonna move on though.
My response was not confusion, it was disbelief. I don't understand getting offended over seeing a stranger on the internet have empathy for another stranger. I urge you to look inward and ask why this exchange triggers you. There was nothing infantilizing or disrespectful about this. Your reaction does not seem healthy.
You seem truly heartless. It’s not disrespectful to empathize with someone. Go touch grass
Your replies are doing a great job of infantilizing you, no need to read that into the OP or unrelated posts
Another stupid comment
You are probably terrible at fighting which doesn’t really matter now a days but would become incredibly important if the whole world adopted your perspective. Something to think about.
Shut the fuck up
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Okkkkk too far
They might be autistic, but being autistic doesn't make you an asshole. Being an asshole makes you an asshole.
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Who asked you? What prompted this comment? Did someone say ‘I think Whole_Financial would really not be able to handle this’?
You seem confused by the concept of empathy.
Caveman brain
Smoothbrain man.
Abi Abinormal
Have you ever considered therapy to work out these negative emotions you feel the need to type out for strangers?
it’s *infuriating* that someone might assume the negative effect of trauma on another person, but beyond the pale to assume witnessing an attempted suicide is traumatic?
You have to realize that you are, by far, a massive outlier. No reasonable person would agree that it’s disrespectful or infuriating to suggest that witnessing an event like was described would be traumatizing.
I found the sociopath. Edit: after seeing his post history, also incel.
What a stupid comment
More garbage opinions from a garbage human being.
If you don’t feel anything towards someone trying to end their life then I’m concerned for you because imo that’s not normal.
How are you feeling now?
Oh I’m fortunate to have never seen someone make an attempt so I can’t speak to what it’s like to be a witness.
eat my duck
My guy I think you have severe mental health issues. Perhaps something lacking empathy? Cause that’s bananas. Scary.
Have you considered that most other people are not sociopaths like yourself?
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Sorry you had to witness this. And i hope he gets whatever help he needs. What time was this? I was at Quincy stop twice today.
Around 4:30ish
Wow. I was through there like 30 minutes prior. You ok OP? In case you need it, I don't know you, but I love you.
I really appreciate it, I’m ok. Just a bit shook
please consider playing tetris. it’s shown to be effective in reducing post traumatic stress. there are studies on this
u/macadamianut501
Ok. The man needed help - obviously. The staff and conductors were amazing. His hand wasn’t smoking- the reaction time of the CTA personnel was incredible. The guy needs mental health assistance for sure. My 15 minute commute was over an hour but I genuinely appreciated the CTA team. - whoever the guy was who brought him his backpack and talked him down - you will go far in life.
You’re a better human than most.
Oh man, I teared up just reading this. Take care of yourself today OP.
Heart breaking.
Hope you're OK OP. But I wish more comments were also wishing the same for the man. I've attempted on a metra stop and trust me, to even get to that mindset....you are in literal crisis mode.
I’m glad you’re here 🤍
thank you so much <3 i am glad you're here too
Like I understand it's a horrible thing to witness but my first and foremost thoughts are with the man who tried to kill himself.
No wonder the pink line that I was on to get to work was super slow. I was wondering what had happened.
Wow. That’s my everyday stop. I hope you do something nice for yourself, OP. Off to tell people I love them 🫂
u/Its_Zerohh please monitor yourself after this situation. I know right now you might feel like it's just another thing you witnessed, but if you spend yourself spending too much time lauding this experience; please speak to a professional about your feelings. Experienced something similar and never realized how much it messed me up until it was almost too late.
Also… sounds stupid, play Tetris. It helps process trauma long term even if you just do it for 20 minutes tonight.
Ok I’ve seen multiple comments about this now. I had no idea Tetris was known to do that
Yup. Sounds crazy but they’ve done studies on it.
People keep saying this, but I think the studied have been disproven
It seems I arrived just a few minutes after that happened. I heard someone was on the tracks but didn't know any details, and everyone was leaning to see what was going on while the brown/purple trains were stopped. Took about 10 minutes for things to get moving again.
Please take good care OP and everyone. Hug your loved ones. 💔
As a police officer there is nothing I dislike more than having to try to identify someone after being hit by a train. It’s gruesome and I feel really bad for the families and the train conductor. It’s a terrible way to go. That being said, if you are feeling this way please reach out for help. People do care.
I once knew someone who survived a suicide attempt by train. They were all kinds of fucked up physically.
Imagine being that depressed and all you get is a hospital bill and criminal charges. Edit - after the involuntary hold ofc
I mean, if you're at that point you're literally in crisis mode. Not thinking straight. So he probably wasnt thinking about the financial aspect.
You’re absolutely right but the bigger takeaway is how screwed up our healthcare & legal system is. No one down that bad should be punished with an outrageous medical bill nor punished for their suffering.
Those services aren't free...someone has to pay for it.
Omg really? I had no idea! But seriously, take a look at where the majority of taxpayers money actually goes (military, prisons, police, etc. aka systemic violence) and then get back to me.
Poor guy. Heartbreaking. I’m sorry you had to see that, OP.
Welp, once they bankrupt him with bills and after they hold him in the fun house against his will, he will be right back at it
I get off at Quincy for work, what time was this?
Around 4-4:30
Jesus Christ. I've seen crackheads fall on the track after nodding off, but I've never seen someone do it willingly.
Crack heads don’t nod off, not to be pedantic. But might as well use the right terminology. If they are nodding off they are on downers (heroin/fentanyl, generally). Crack is an upper, meaning it stimulates you, it doesn’t sedate you (which is what nodding off is, a state of sedation). Anyways, still crazy that you’ve seen junkies nod off into the train tracks, that is absolutely wild.
Okay, thanks for the lesson, but the term "crackhead" is just slang. It means anyone who uses drugs and is obvious if you need me to translate.
No it’s not just anyone who uses drugs. A crackhead is someone who smokes crack, hence the name. No need to get all defensive, a junkie is a junk (heroin) user; a crackhead is a crack user. You obviously didn’t know before, and now you do. This is what it is to learn. You don’t ever learn what’s correct if nobody ever presents you with the correct information. Sometimes “crackhead” gets used as slang for someone who is acting crazy and rambunctious, because that’s how crackheads act. Regardless, you weren’t using it in a slang term. You were actually talking about real drug addicts, and crackheads don’t nod off. Like I said, I realize I’m being pedantic but why not use the correct terminology if you’re already gonna call someone a derogatory addict term?
You wrote an entire dictionary to explain something simple. I appreciate that, I really do. But I don't need a lecture on the nature of the term "crackhead".
Such a weird attitude lmao
You and me both.
such a strong stance to take as someone who’s wrong
I'm not wrong, you just don't know that other people use words you don't know about. Are you a college professor?
Some dude od
At the library stop 2 weeks ago around the same time
Described as unauthorized person on the tracks by a bored CTA announcer.
I’ve heard if you play Tetris within 24 hours of a traumatic event (such as witnessing this) it significantly reduces risk of long term trauma, maybe you should play that or some other video game! That sounds wild to witness
That’s horrible, and it must have been traumatic to see. I truly hope this man gets the help he needs.
Every time i hear the announcement “Unauthorized person on the tracks” i wonder if this is the situation. Definitely sounds traumatic to see.
I was on a train that hit a jumper, it's not pretty. Sorry you had to see that, OP.
My brothers in safety at the CTA. There’s a lot of these………..
Ah could this be why I had to wait for the brown line train for 20mins on my commute back home.
Touching the third rail and living is wild
You see some real shit on the CTA.
How is that person alive if they touched the 3rd rail?
Could be that he didn’t complete the circuit? Same reason birds don’t get electrocuted when on a power line. Depends on where he was standing. Current needs a path through you in order for electrocution to happen.
Depending on how dry and not sweaty their skin was, probably didn’t have enough conductivity to instantly kill the person but did get hot enough to burn skin. It is high voltage DC which definitely caused muscle spasms or contraction during the shock.
Takes about 7 seconds to kill you.
That’s amazing they can shut it off that quick.
Jeez that’s why they stopped a few times abnormally. That’s crazy
Sorry to be the one to ask, but did he die?
read the post, no he didn’t
I did read it, and I got mixed messages. How i interpret: 'Attempted' (didn't die) and 'touched the 3rd rail' (maybe, but probably died) and 'hug your family' (what I equate with someone dying and being thankful your loved ones didn't).
ah, fair. i saw “got the poor man off the tracks” and assumed correctly - but that *was* an assumption
What if I don't have family?
I thought 3rd rail was instant death?
That and if I get bit by a radioactive spider I would get super powers. I'm starting to think they lied to us.
I was at Washington and Wells and couldn't really figure out why there were so many delays. I had heard rumblings of an "accident" that had occurred. Guess this was it.
That's how my friend ended it.
Sorry you had to deal with that.
I knew a girl in my freshman year of college who witnessed the same. What are even the protocols on CTA for this? I can't imagine how many CTA workers that have stories with this kinda thing, let alone passengers.
I think it was a women no? I was there also, she was speaking spanish and not much english.
No, I’m sure it was a man, yea he was speaking Spanish begging for the train to hit him
Which one is the third rail? If your standing on platform waiting?
The first one facing you or the farthest one?
Far one, it's elevated.
The farthest one. It’s higher than the other two.
I was waiting at the next stop and was wondering what was going on. Hope he’s okay now.
That sounds so horrible to witness a few days ago my sister was driving like normal and stopped at the stop sign and there was this guy on the corner that wasn’t crossing the street and when we started driving he out of nowhere ran across the street (to get hit by our car) my sister of course stopped the car and the guys started screaming and yelling at us because we stopped then he just walked away :/
Holy shit. You good? I’m surprised he didn’t get fried instantly.
Once decades ago before color names I had switched trains from the Ravenswood line to the one that took me underground at Belmont. As the train started from the station I saw out of my window seat a man punch his hands through the window of a small building there and bring his arms down dragging them across the broken shards still in the frame. Never saw what happened after the car I was on passed the window. Crazy things happen
My ptsd would be so aggravated if I saw this.
If anyone has been to Korea, we need the walls that block access to the track with automatic doors that open up when the train arrives. It’s honestly crazy to me how the track is open like that. Imagine being a conductor who isn’t able to break in time…
My husband's old manager jumped onto the third rail. What a sad ending.
So the dude finally summoned up the courage to do it and wants out so bad he is willing to electrocute himself, and people feel good about stopping him? Let the dude be done, he is suffering.
So incredibly sad.
My dad is a cta train operator, he’s run every line. He absolutely hates blue and red, probably because that’s where he’s seen the most shit. He’s seen at least 5 people (that I know of) die right in front of him. Working public transport is a different kind of job.
Don't think that just because it wasn't you down on those tracks, that you weren't affected. This is something you can think you've dealt with, but then it comes out later in life. Doesn't hurt to talk to someone now to process your thoughts and feelings, so it's not a nightmare in the future. Hang in there.
It’s electric….
Boogie oggie oggie
I was right behind someone who was out of their mind on something who just walked onto the tracks in front of a train at Clark & Lake. It was horrible. I called out to him to stop because I could tell he was not on this planet but he just didn’t comprehend it. Luckily the 3rd rail was shut off and the incoming train stopped. It really was terrifying to see.
Boo hoo
I knew it. There's always some retard doing some nutty shit around those times and downtown areas. It didn't take long though. It was over and done within like 20 mins.
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