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Aug 11, 2014, 06:41 PM
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Committed suicide and was said to have been suffering from severe depression as of late. I believe he was bi polar. I know he had been clean and sober for many years and had recently checked himself into hazleton treatment center. Not because he relapsed but for what we call a "tune up". He must have really been struggling. Very serious thing this mental illness is.
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#2
Aug 11, 2014, 06:44 PM
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It is serious. But people don't take it serious. Depression can be as deadly as heart disease if left untreated.
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#3
Aug 11, 2014, 06:48 PM
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Im not taking this personally but im feeling this physically.
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Aug 11, 2014, 07:07 PM
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I remember how my father adored him and wanted to see his movies. Mental health conditions are very serious, still there is a lot of stigma around them
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#5
Aug 11, 2014, 07:12 PM
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I think it's sad on two levels. Feeling more for his family at the moment as unlike the statistics of those who commit suicide unknown and unnoticed... his family will, irrespective of the plea be unable to greave in peace.
This will be headline news for days to come, no doubt their homes will be surrounded by reporters... will be hard to escape. The funeral when it comes will me a massive affair mixed with celebs genuine or not crowding the event and some will add to the speculation of what led to his death. Other reason I am sad is of course he was one of my favourite actors and it is tragic to have any life cut short... but one that you link profound memories to (even if they are from films such as good will hunting)... just closes the door... they are gone. I do hope his family are given space.
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Aug 11, 2014, 08:27 PM
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He was my favourite actor. Hit me like a ton of bricks. Cried...gonna miss him.
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#7
Aug 11, 2014, 08:36 PM
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So tragic. RIP Robin. Thank you for making the world laugh even when you dealt with so much on a personal level. This just feels surreal
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Aug 11, 2014, 11:55 PM
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I just couldn't believe the news myself. He has the same last name as I do. Just last week a saw a movie that he was in (probably the last one he did) called "The Angriest Man In Brooklyn". It was a good movie except I didn't care for the cussing and a lot of yelling in the movie. I wondered if in his real life that he was like the character he played?
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Aug 12, 2014, 12:04 AM
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Aug 12, 2014, 02:34 AM
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I'm glad this topic is up. I'm very sadden to know of his passing. I loved him. And it was a real shocker. From the last interview I saw him in he was happy about his life. This depression is real horrible as this man had everything (so it looks). He had money, friends, family...almost all that we think make people happy. I don't know about his spirituality. But he had everything that could of helped him. He was even aware of his illness. If he can't survive, what about the rest of us who don't have much and are struggling. I really don't know how I manage to survive.
And there is his family who have to go though a lot. I didn't realize about that until I read these post. This news was a shocker. I hope this helps bring depression to the forefront that this is serious disease. Is just not about us being lazy and not trying hard enough. I'm just real sad. |
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Aug 12, 2014, 03:10 AM
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I've been watching him into a lot of movies. Such a great actor. He'll surely be miss by everyone. RIP Mr. Robin.
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Aug 12, 2014, 04:12 AM
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Just to follow on from my post yesterday... saw this picture on the web and sighed (was linked by another with a similar cynical outlook to me)
 So many amazing films by such a talented guy, still in a bit of shock over it 
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Aug 12, 2014, 05:14 AM
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yeah, saw that last movie, too and it actually cheered me up. isn't there a scene when he almost kills himself? -I always thought he was conveying a very melancholic perspective in many films, even stronger when mixed with naive happiness.
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Aug 12, 2014, 07:06 AM
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Shocked, but can't help but be glad for him that he had the strength to get it done. I know a lot of people feel that strength is in living but IMO that's only when you want to live. The twisted take of the depressed obviously.
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Aug 12, 2014, 07:37 AM
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I too hope Mr Williams has now found peace. He was a genius, a major creative talent--and I think a man of his drive, intelligence, and means gave much thought to his final choice. This disorder is pernicious.
I am so anguished by what has happened to him, a hero of mine, that it's triggered so many thoughts about my own ending. I'm sure I'm not the only on here on PC. Take great care of yourselves, everyone.  roads
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Aug 12, 2014, 08:03 AM
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From what I understand there really was nothing anyone could have done. It's a bleak reminder to me that you can have money and be loved by millions, yet feel hopeless and trapped. I hope his family knows they couldn't have stopped it and can heal.
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#17
Aug 12, 2014, 09:51 AM
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Aug 12, 2014, 09:53 AM
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Sad to hear about him committing suicide I don't know how it happened/the real circumstances that led to it but he was great talent.
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Aug 12, 2014, 09:57 AM
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I am simply heartbroken . A class act.
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Aug 12, 2014, 10:06 AM
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Such a waste of talent. It feels like his candle went out.
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#21
Aug 12, 2014, 11:39 AM
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I was shocked at the news and very sad about his death, but one thing is bothering me.
I keep seeing people talk about depression, and talking about how it needs to be addressed. While I agree with that statement and do understand that mental illness is a very serious thing and that the stigma it has even today is terrible, I am appalled that no one is talking about how he was bipolar. Bipolar is even less known and even less understood than depression, and has even more stigma than depression as well. Please, I beg of everyone who is mourning him to recognize that it wasn't just depression he was facing. He was dealing with being bipolar. People keep saying how mental illness needs to be addressed and recognized as a serious thing, yet everyone is only referring to his depression. Please, PLEASE acknowledge that he was bipolar as well. It is very important and vital to him and others who have mental illness, especially those with bipolar disorder. |
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#22
Aug 12, 2014, 11:57 AM
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when i first heard of his death, and how it was a suicide.. it hit me bad. im not in a good place, and it was before i met my pdoc (have a pdoc appt today) and it just hit me... that i *might* be in the same depression as him.
all i want to say about this is that... no matter what, i believe people like us are fighters. we don't give up.. no matter how tempting and elusive suicide is. so... RIP robin williams. you may have left us early... but you've inspired many with your brilliant qualities. you've fought long.. and hard... and it's time for you to rest.
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#23
Aug 12, 2014, 01:04 PM
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He was pretty open about his addiction issues and his recovery. He was very serious about recovery from alcoholism and addiction and had what we would call in AA a very strong program. I don't remember him talking about mental health issues but maybe he did. I would think with his resources he was getting the best treatment he could get. As someone said dual diagnosis is a double whammy as I know all to well. They always say mental illness is easily treatable but that is just not true. It is treatable but it is very complicated and many of us are treatment resistant and sometimes the disease just over powers all the good things we are doing. I don't think in his case it was from lack of trying.
I have seen one post on face book and some stuff on CNN about reducing stigma and more understanding but I don't hold out much hope in that area. I guess things are slowly changing as far as stigma.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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#24
Aug 12, 2014, 01:19 PM
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It is disturbing and tragic beyond belief.
I posted earlier on the Current Events & News thread, post #34 on the page: http://forums.psychcentral.com/curre...gger%2A-4.html Also a link to DrJohn's posting of the news last evening and other links to PC threads re: this tragedy so rocking our world. Psych Central - Search results for Robin Williams
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#25
Aug 12, 2014, 01:31 PM
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May he find what he seeks.
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