[NEWARKCATHOLICFAN]

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[Jarons]

Probably the funniest person I have ever seen. I enjoyed everything that I had seen him in. Sad day.

[sstack]

Can not say I am surprised, but what a sad day and a tremendous loss! He gave us 40 years of great entertainment!

[panther nation]

Just a great funny man! Loved his shows.

Just don't understand how anyone can do this... Just don't make any sense to me.

[RunItUpTheGut]

^
My thoughts exactly.
I cant understand it for any reason. What would make anyone want to kill there self is beyond me.

Imagine if these celebs lived the life of an EKY poverty family without water and plumbing (yes they do exist) they wouldn't survive a week.

[Mr. Pike Central]

I'm still in disbelieve, Robin Williams was one of my all-time favorites.

Most definitely will be missed.

[Do-double-gg]

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[TheRealVille]

Sad day. Chronic depression must be a really bad thing, to cause stuff like this.

[Westside]

My Aunt killed herself this past December. I was very close to her growing up because her son was my best friend. I often went on vacation with them and stayed all night with them constantly. Although I was closer to her than a lot of people in my family that I have lost, it didn't bother me as much because she committed suicide.

I'm not sure how I feel about suicide. It's obviously often a result of some type of mental illness. I don't necessarily consider it tragic. They obviously want to die for their own reasons. While I consider it sad, I consider someone that dies of cancer, in war, or an accident tragic.

Anyway, my favorite Robin Williams flic was Dead Poet Society. I guess I love it because I was a teacher and one of my areas of emphasis was (American) Literature which I really enjoy reading. It is one of my all time favorite movies.

[Westside]

Sad day. Chronic depression must be a really bad thing, to cause stuff like this.

Where have you been TheRealVille? I haven't seen your liberal self on here in a while

[Spirit100]

Frustrated, angry, and sad over this news. Financial resources weren't an issue. Maybe the ability to ask for help won out over despair.

His quick wit was unparalleled and his comic mind was genius. Thankfully his three kids are grown and will be able to process this tragedy better than a child would. Life is way too valuable not to get-seek-pursue help vs. the choice of suicide. I have seen and familiar with "old schoolers" diagnosed with terminal illness offing themselves to avoid long, drawn out, painful deaths. Maybe this was the case and will come out later.

I will smile and continue to enjoy the many films our family has enjoyed him in over the years. And I will pray for his family in this difficult time. God bless you Robin Williams.

Here's a couple great scenes to celebrate his life and legacy:

[RunItUpTheGut]

What movie was it where he killed himself to go find his wife in hell? Or am I thinking of something else

[Granny Bear]

What Dreams May Come

Also had Cuba Gooding, Jr. in it, I believe.

I didn't like the movie.

[RunItUpTheGut]

^
I haven't seen it but had heard of it.
If you don't like it, I doubt I will.

[Granny Bear]

I saw it years ago, and it was just too scattered for me. You may like it though.

When I read the details of Robin William's suicide, I got really really sad. Not sure I can prove it, but I believe he may have died slowly but still he chose to go forward with his death. It bothers me that a human being (let alone someone so well known) could be that desperate and feel that alone.

[panther nation]

Saw on the news today where they said he had been diagnosed with parkinson's disease.

[Spirit100]

Saw on the news today where they said he had been diagnosed with parkinson's disease.

This and confirms my earlier theory regarding avoiding a long drawn out death. Suicide is tragic regardless. This helps me to better understand a motive.

[panther nation]

^
I still don't understand it at all. This is just a selfless sin in the eyes of the almighty God!

[Spirit100]

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I still don't understand it at all. This is just a selfless sin in the eyes of the almighty God!

Empathy PN, empathy...walk in anothers shoes before you judge. Depression is a game changer and killer. Based on your "believer quote from above" you can't fully appreciate the lengths depression and parkinsons have on people.

And I'm not going to convince you of that on a forum. But think of your loved ones not valuing you, despair, no hope for people valuing you and ending up in the condition Ali was 5 years ago if not 10 years ago.

This man was a comedic genius who long after movie success went overseas and put smiles on the faces of thousands of our United States Military and guess what.....gave them value and loved them unconditionally. God gives this man a pass in my book. And if he doesn't. When I depart, I'll stand by his side and plead his case. And hopefully he'll plead mine...

:Thumbs:

[Granny Bear]

Oh Lord! What's this world coming to??
I agree with Spirit100!!!
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While the symptoms of depression are seen as emotional disorders, most of those that are clinically depressed actually suffer from a physical depletion of endorphins, serotonin, etc. Certainly this doesn't speak to ALL of those who are clinically depressed, but it does speak to more than half.

I have always taken medicine for an under active thyroid. Not meant to gross you guys out, but menopause completely screwed up my hormone, endorphin and the old thyroid level problem. As a result, I am now taking an anti-depressant....Lexipro. I would kill someone if they tried to take it away from me. Being diagnosed as being depressed, I'd probably get away with it, too!

Anyway, my thyroid medicine is STILL being increased as recently as last month. Some folks may not even realize that depression has them in their grasp. I've always dreaded the shorter days of winter. I learned a few years back that that condition can be a seasonal depression. The tendency to have some of these, like seasonal depression, is absolutely hereditary.

I think depression is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world. I feel extremely blessed and thankful that my doctor realized what was going on with me, and is helping me cope.

For those of you who see depression as a person who is withdrawn and sad all the time, that happens less than 20% in those with clinical depression.

I don't understand suicide. It bothers me to think about any human being getting to the point of that level of despair. However, not long ago, there was a time in my life when I just didn't want to hurt anymore. At that time, in order NOT to hurt, I would've HAD to have been dead. I sometimes wonder if those insidious thoughts could be the start of the slide from reality. I don't think I will ever really know; and I don't think I ever really want to know.

[Mr. Onion Head]

Oh Lord! What's this world coming to??
I agree with Spirit100!!!
nicker:

While the symptoms of depression are seen as emotional disorders, most of those that are clinically depressed actually suffer from a physical depletion of endorphins, serotonin, etc. Certainly this doesn't speak to ALL of those who are clinically depressed, but it does speak to more than half.

I have always taken medicine for an under active thyroid. Not meant to gross you guys out, but menopause completely screwed up my hormone, endorphin and the old thyroid level problem. As a result, I am now taking an anti-depressant....Lexipro. I would kill someone if they tried to take it away from me. Being diagnosed as being depressed, I'd probably get away with it, too!

Anyway, my thyroid medicine is STILL being increased as recently as last month. Some folks may not even realize that depression has them in their grasp. I've always dreaded the shorter days of winter. I learned a few years back that that condition can be a seasonal depression. The tendency to have some of these, like seasonal depression, is absolutely hereditary.

I think depression is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world. I feel extremely blessed and thankful that my doctor realized what was going on with me, and is helping me cope.

For those of you who see depression as a person who is withdrawn and sad all the time, that happens less than 20% in those with clinical depression.

I don't understand suicide. It bothers me to think about any human being getting to the point of that level of despair. However, not long ago, there was a time in my life when I just didn't want to hurt anymore. At that time, in order NOT to hurt, I would've HAD to have been dead. I sometimes wonder if those insidious thoughts could be the start of the slide from reality. I don't think I will ever really know; and I don't think I ever really want to know.

Awesome post. Couldn't have put any better myself. Mental illnesses of all kinds are so misunderstood by those that have not dealt with it first hand.

[Granny Bear]

Why thank you Mr. Onion Head. I joke around so much on here, that I was afraid my post would also be misunderstood. I hope, by sharing this extremely personal experience, it will help someone understand better the trials of depression and the stigma that unfairly follows mental/emotional issues.

[Westside]

Oh Lord! What's this world coming to??
I agree with Spirit100!!!
nicker:

While the symptoms of depression are seen as emotional disorders, most of those that are clinically depressed actually suffer from a physical depletion of endorphins, serotonin, etc. Certainly this doesn't speak to ALL of those who are clinically depressed, but it does speak to more than half.

I have always taken medicine for an under active thyroid. Not meant to gross you guys out, but menopause completely screwed up my hormone, endorphin and the old thyroid level problem. As a result, I am now taking an anti-depressant....Lexipro. I would kill someone if they tried to take it away from me. Being diagnosed as being depressed, I'd probably get away with it, too!

Anyway, my thyroid medicine is STILL being increased as recently as last month. Some folks may not even realize that depression has them in their grasp. I've always dreaded the shorter days of winter. I learned a few years back that that condition can be a seasonal depression. The tendency to have some of these, like seasonal depression, is absolutely hereditary.

I think depression is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world. I feel extremely blessed and thankful that my doctor realized what was going on with me, and is helping me cope.

For those of you who see depression as a person who is withdrawn and sad all the time, that happens less than 20% in those with clinical depression.

I don't understand suicide. It bothers me to think about any human being getting to the point of that level of despair. However, not long ago, there was a time in my life when I just didn't want to hurt anymore. At that time, in order NOT to hurt, I would've HAD to have been dead. I sometimes wonder if those insidious thoughts could be the start of the slide from reality. I don't think I will ever really know; and I don't think I ever really want to know.

Granny, I know exactly what you are talking about. Someone I'm really close to was put on such medicine after going through the change in her life. At times she will go a few days without her medicine and she is a totally different person. She is impossible to be around when normally we get along fine. She will be very argumentative. She bursts out into crying fits. If I know she hasn't taken her medicine in a few days I will avoid her at all costs.

[Granny Bear]

LOL I'm not THAT extreme!! My mood swings were never an issue. I just lost interest in doing anything. I also had problems that I had been trying to manage that I just could not do anymore...without some help. The only extreme part of this part of my life are the hot flashes. I could literally live in the freezer! I mean, these hot flashes originate in the very depths of my soul, then screams straight up and out the top of my head!!

I keep my pillow in the fridge.

[TheRealVille]

LOL I'm not THAT extreme!! My mood swings were never an issue. I just lost interest in doing anything. I also had problems that I had been trying to manage that I just could not do anymore...without some help. The only extreme part of this part of my life are the hot flashes. I could literally live in the freezer! I mean, these hot flashes originate in the very depths of my soul, then screams straight up and out the top of my head!!

I keep my pillow in the fridge.

Maybe you need to try a little of "god's medicine", some "sweet leaf". :Thumbs:

[Granny Bear]

ROFL!!!

TRV, I could count on my hands, how many times in my life that I have consumed alcohol, and I have never had pot. Imagine that!! I was even a teenager in the 60s!!!
I would think that one joint would put be so out of it that I wouldn't be able to remember how good it felt to smoke it! LOL

[Granny Bear]

^^
Oh, my apologies. I must retract my statement about alcohol. I didn't mean to lie, I just forgot about wine!!!

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[TheRealVille]

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[TheRealVille]

LOL I'm not THAT extreme!! My mood swings were never an issue. I just lost interest in doing anything. I also had problems that I had been trying to manage that I just could not do anymore...without some help. The only extreme part of this part of my life are the hot flashes. I could literally live in the freezer! I mean, these hot flashes originate in the very depths of my soul, then screams straight up and out the top of my head!!

I keep my pillow in the fridge.

I understand depression. People that don't have to deal with it don't.

[Westside]

LOL I'm not THAT extreme!! My mood swings were never an issue. I just lost interest in doing anything. I also had problems that I had been trying to manage that I just could not do anymore...without some help. The only extreme part of this part of my life are the hot flashes. I could literally live in the freezer! I mean, these hot flashes originate in the very depths of my soul, then screams straight up and out the top of my head!!

I keep my pillow in the fridge.

You're not that extreme??????? That's not what Poppa Bear said. Bless his heart. :biggrin: