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Another celebrity who lost the battle

Another celebrity who lost the battle

Hi everyone

I just heard the news about Robin Williams death. It's really bothering me. My heart breaks at any news of someone taking their own life, and as tragic as this is it's a reminder that it doesn't matter how famous or rich you are of if you seem to 'have it all', no one out there is safe from the loneliness and the demons of depression and MI.

A very sad reminder of the importance of talking with our loved ones and reaching out in those dark times.

Am I the only one who also finds it scary, like what if one day all of this advice and known good practice just doesn't work? I get scared that, like we all know, even though you know what is the right thing to do when you're feeling your worst, the chance of you being able to do something about it can seem impossible to get to. That's where Robin, and Charlotte Dawson, and many others before them would have found themselves.

Reach out everyone. Stay connected. Know that you are loved and a good day is just around the corner.

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Re: RIP Robin Williams

Thanks a lot CherryBomb, that's good to know.

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Re: RIP Robin Williams

Thanks Sandy, I know it was a while ago now but thanks.

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Re: RIP Robin Williams

I thought people would be interested to know this info I just found an article on the autopsy results. He had a type of (undiagnosed) dementia. It explains a fair bit about why he took his own life, I think.

Kind regards, Kristin

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Re: Another celebrity who lost the battle

Thanks for sharing that article @kristin - I became more depressed after Robin Williams death... I even cried. I saw him a few years ago at a live comedy show... I also was affected quite significantly by Heath Ledger's death, as I had seen him in real life and he had signed a movie poster for me.

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WIth my fixation on suicide I was very aware of RW's passing at the time. It was also a topic I could broach to discuss this delicate issue when my son was going through hard times.

@NikNik Yes we need to gently remind ourselves we can get through that dark hour or night ..

Next month is my brother's 20th anniversary .. so I can feel for you @kristin.I am going to keep some contact with Support after suicide people. It helps to see and BE with people at different stages of this very unique type of grief.

The power of suggestion Is not infantile. Its just that different people have different vulnerabilities.

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