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Post by matt on Aug 12, 2014 19:36:27 GMT -5
One of the most irritating things I've ever heard is when people say suicide is selfishness. This is just the sort of lack of understanding we have towards depression. We all get depressed, but as I read, we all get cuts and bruises but some folk suffer amputations - there's different kinds of severity. Sadly, in a world where complete non-entities become celebrities, the quest and desire for attention makes us all too quick to jump to conclusions that everyone is an attention seeker - a jibe often thrown at depressed folk. What's more, we have a tendency as human beings to avoid confrontations that involve negativity or sadness - for example, I never hear digs at peoples music tastes being 'too happy' but I'm sure many of us on this site have had people slate our music taste for being 'depressing'. Yet, in a world where much of the entertainment industry today has corrupted human beings because advertisements, television programmes and even the music industry today portray a life that is so glamorous, sexy and cheery and emanates all types of positivity, we are peer pressured into trying to act like that and many do. But in reality, such a life is unobtainable for most folk and I honestly believe we are beginning to isolate ourselves from our true emotions which are being supressed even more into todays society, and as a result, suddenly our empathetic and sympathetic abilities become dulled to the point we don't understand those who need understanding. Any negative aspect such as depression becomes a taboo, and we don't want to confront it. I totally agree with what Mean Mrs. Mustard says - if we took the time to talk to folk - we might, just might, be able to help. To suggest it would always help underestimates the complete destructive nature that depression has on the mind, but offering our sympathies is the first step to doing something about it. For the sake of humanity, perhaps if we stopped thinking about ourselves so much, and considered the vulnerabilities of every person we meet, we might help ourselves in helping others. As a result, depression is still a topic which is poorly understood, and my god, we have just lost one of the funniest men who could offer a sense of relief in a tough world. He was one of my heroes and as a kid he'd make you laugh (Mrs Doubtfire, Jumanji, Flubber, Aladdin) and as an adult, he'd make you cry (the excellent scene that Lennon2217 provided from the great Good Will Hunting, the equally brilliant Dead Poet's Society, and I don't care what anyone says, Patch Adams is excellent). I can't think of a more well rounded entertainer than Robin Williams and he could delight anyone of any age for any purpose. The expression 'the day the laughter died' is one which seems entirely appropriate for this greatly loved man. RIP.
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Post by gdforever on Aug 12, 2014 20:22:55 GMT -5
^ Patch Adams was good
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 21:25:40 GMT -5
Robin Williams. You sir were a putz
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 21:30:32 GMT -5
I don't know what is there , I rather stay
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 21:37:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 21:46:21 GMT -5
Mork from Ork. Bye
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Post by Rain on Aug 12, 2014 21:59:39 GMT -5
You don't go out til your heart gives out ...oh boo hoo. Robin. Millionaire loved , And u kill yourself ? Good riddance disagree with you... He was just out of rehab. You don't know if he was on meds or not for depression. Pretty obvious, him and his wife had a nasty fight that night and each had their own bedrooms. His wife known he was having issues and never checked on him, but ran off to run errands without checking on him? Add downsize living and was taken to the cleaners after his divorce from his second wife. It's why he did another TV series due to money. He was near bankruptcy Robin was a very kind man and did a lot for children. He was confused and we did not live his everyday life.
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Post by retrolego on Aug 12, 2014 22:26:16 GMT -5
Total and utter ignorance and here's what I think to your views.
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Post by Rain on Aug 12, 2014 22:29:35 GMT -5
Researchers lately discovering a lot effects of depression medication causes, like Prozac later found out caused worsen depression. Like I said, you have no idea or what he was on. Most people take it out on themselves all the time with addiction to substance abuse, eating/obesity, and more. You can not judge someone with yourself or what happens to you. Every human being are different, different experiences, choices and outcomes. He was talented and gifted person.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 22:49:13 GMT -5
kalas is literally a fucking idiot. How one can make posts like his stupid ass right after some great posts about how people should be more understanding about depression and some great tributes. A good man has just died, show some respect.
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Post by Sternumman on Aug 12, 2014 23:22:08 GMT -5
Anyone who takes his own life ,,,,is a loser not a tortured soul. A loser No offense but go fuck yourself.
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Post by Headmaster on Aug 12, 2014 23:22:09 GMT -5
That was unnecessary Kalas.
Yeah he was a millionaire, but money isn't everything.
He had some personal problems, he was addicted to some drugs and depressive medications, and he used to be an alcoholic, also he was having money problems and his carrer was going downhill.
Depression is a real sickness, but it isn't like a flu that you cure with a medication, depression is worse.
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Post by Sternumman on Aug 12, 2014 23:40:26 GMT -5
One of the most irritating things I've ever heard is when people say suicide is selfishness. This is just the sort of lack of understanding we have towards depression. I see it from both sides. To kill yourself you have to be hurting immensely and no one knows what you are thinking about before you do it. My sister planned it. She went out, applied for a gun license, went back a few days later and bought a gun. She could've done it anywhere but decided to do it parked in her car outside my aunts house who she was living with. Thankfully my aunt didn't discover her but everyday my aunt leaves her house she walks past that parking spot. Every time I visit my aunt I have to walk past the spot to go inside. I don't think she ever thought of that. I don't think she realized the toll it has had on her son or the rest of the family. For the rest of their lives Robin Williams kids will be haunted by the feeling they should've done more or they could've prevented it. He didn't choose depression but he did choose to kill himself. He ended his pain but he left an enormous amount of pain behind. I can understand why people would feel that's selfish.
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Post by Elie De Beaufour 🐴 on Aug 12, 2014 23:52:37 GMT -5
RIP Robin Williams, anyone else find the media is doing the invasion of privacy when his widow is saying not to?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2014 0:37:39 GMT -5
I honestly have been looking at his shows on you tube ....... He was so so overrated I don't get it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2014 0:38:50 GMT -5
I respect the man and feel bad for family .........but all this hero worship. He was not Richard Pryor .......by a longshot .... Over the top 3 stooge
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Post by Rain on Aug 13, 2014 1:05:08 GMT -5
I respect the man and feel bad for family .........but all this hero worship. He was not Richard Pryor .......by a longshot .... Over the top 3 stooge I wasn't a fan of Richard. Comedy is like music. Everyone has their own taste and everyone thinks their taste is better. Reality everyone is a bit different. The world be boring if we all like the same.
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Post by mimmihopps on Aug 13, 2014 1:28:19 GMT -5
Anyone who takes his own life ,,,,is a loser not a tortured soul. A loser In this Wednesday morning, I feel my heartbeats are going faster and faster when I read this post of yours, kalas. I'm mad with your reaction because I've been in the same situation as sternumman in past. You're probably the oldest one on this forum next to webby, so behave yourself towards young kids on here, but also in general. Some of your posts will be moved to somewhere else on this board, but don't get mad at me because you know why they're moved.
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Post by Let It 🩸 on Aug 13, 2014 5:50:48 GMT -5
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Post by Sternumman on Aug 13, 2014 5:51:45 GMT -5
Robin Williams doing Elmer Fudd doing Bruce Springsteen
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Post by Sternumman on Aug 13, 2014 5:58:34 GMT -5
I respect the man and feel bad for family .........but all this hero worship. He was not Richard Pryor .......by a longshot .... Over the top 3 stooge Doesn't seem like you "respect" the man. I was never a fan of his comedy, he was all over the place for me, and most on here were probably too young to know him as a stand up but he was a great actor with memorable roles. Has nothing to do with "hero worship" but showing appreciation for someone that entertained you.
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Post by eva on Aug 13, 2014 6:34:36 GMT -5
I honestly have been looking at his shows on you tube ....... He was so so overrated I don't get it then don't post in this thread. fucking hell... You didn't like him, that's fine. Respect him and the ones who did like him and keep your comments to yourself. some folks here made excellent posts about depression, maybe you should read that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2014 7:29:33 GMT -5
I honestly have been looking at his shows on you tube ....... He was so so overrated I don't get it then don't post in this thread. fucking hell... You didn't like him, that's fine. Respect him and the ones who did like him and keep your comments to yourself. some folks here made excellent posts about depression, maybe you should read that. nothing wrong with a few divergent views.
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Post by Elie De Beaufour 🐴 on Aug 13, 2014 7:45:19 GMT -5
Does anyone know which year Robin performed Blame Canada as a step in for the person who was meant to do it at the Oscars? And to the people saying grow up, please tell me how you imagine PTSD and depression like I have? This is what my PTSD suffering self thinks of your comment:
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Aug 13, 2014 7:51:16 GMT -5
Does anyone know which year Robin performed Blame Canada as a step in for the person who was meant to do it at the Oscars? 2000.
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