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Originally Posted by alwaysin6thgear
One more thing about Mental Illness. Many people with mental illnesses will also do things that are what society considers not normal. It maybe abusing drugs and alcohol, emotionally & physically abusing a spouse or their own kids.
Some people are really good at hiding their illness. We look praise people in business and entertainment for their accomplishments and success bringing joy to people, we put them on a pedestal. But behind closed doors their is a different person that the world doesn't see, the family see's something different. It's a person they don't want the world to see for fear of losing it all.
Robin Williams is a perfect example. Many people were shocked, surprised at his sudden death. I was shocked but not surprised.
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Thank you for that insight that worries me deeply, this is why i do what i do for my friend cause i don't want her to EVER comit suicide. I agree it's like a mask or poker face where people like to cover up their issues or flaws by pretending everything is okay when it isn't.
It's almost as if people like to see everyone at their best at all times, even though it is impossible. And if someone is at their worst or lowest they're told to get on with it or they'll be okay when it's more complex than that.
Thank you
Claire