He was pure genius. One of the best personalities of our time imo. So many good movies. His stand up is classic. Very sad but he definitely will be remembered.
Robin Williams Dead at age 63 - Page 5
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omisa
United States494 Posts
He was pure genius. One of the best personalities of our time imo. So many good movies. His stand up is classic. Very sad but he definitely will be remembered. | ||
brickrd
United States4894 Posts
On August 12 2014 10:00 radscorpion9 wrote: I wish we knew more about what led to his death, I didn't think depression was so incurable (or that it couldn't be alleviated by certain drugs?) ??? depression is a struggle, man, you don't "cure" it and many antidepressants actually have increased suicidal thoughts as a side effect. i dont want to be rude but this is a massive level of ignorance about depression and i STRONGLY suggest you do some research about it for the sake of the people you love | ||
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felisconcolori
United States6168 Posts
On August 12 2014 10:09 brickrd wrote: ??? depression is a struggle, man, you don't "cure" it and many antidepressants actually have increased suicidal thoughts as a side effect. i dont want to be rude but this is a massive level of ignorance about depression and i STRONGLY suggest you do some research about it for the sake of the people you love Depression can be treated. But it's a difficult process, and it can stay for a lifetime. Robin Williams had some significant struggles throughout his life - even at the top of his career, we don't know what all of those demons were or how they affected him. Side note - Suicide is a side effect listed of just about all antidepressants. Because it is entirely possible to be so deep in the depression that someone wants to commit suicide, but lacks the motivation or energy. Treatment with medication is not an on/off switch, so as the optimal blood chemistry is reached it becomes entirely possible to find the desire for suicide is still there, as well as increased motivation and energy to carry it out. This would be why I am incredibly opposed to the kind of treatment I've seen over the years in which all of that depression gets compressed into a 15 minute visit in which the sole purpose is to determine which antidepressant to prescribe, without any other therapy or dialogue about coping mechanisms. Mental illness is not entirely the same as fixing a broken bone, as the bone doesn't have its own opinion on the treatment. | ||
Pontius Pirate
United States1557 Posts
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jakethesnake
Canada4948 Posts
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Arceus
Vietnam8332 Posts
Gonna rewatch Dead Poets Society tonight | ||
brickrd
United States4894 Posts
On August 12 2014 10:31 felisconcolori wrote: This would be why I am incredibly opposed to the kind of treatment I've seen over the years in which all of that depression gets compressed into a 15 minute visit in which the sole purpose is to determine which antidepressant to prescribe, without any other therapy or dialogue about coping mechanisms. in case anyone who hasnt been there thinks this is an oversimplification or sensationalized account, this is precisely what happened to me when i was 17 and went to my family doctor about depression. i was referred to a psychiatrist who didn't even smile at me and did exactly what felisconcolori wrote in his post, went through a checklist for 15 minutes and gave me pills. 2 weeks later i tried to overdose on them. couldn't agree more. | ||
giftdgecko
United States2126 Posts
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endy
Switzerland8966 Posts
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Probemicro
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as someone who has suffered from depression i truly empathize with him...and yet despite his condition he remains an outstanding actor/comedian that brought laughter and happiness to many people. Rest in peace. | ||
Doodsmack
United States7224 Posts
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Shana
Indonesia1814 Posts
RIP | ||
stuchiu
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
“Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.” | ||
Plansix
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Noxide
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HolyArrow
United States7116 Posts
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Ansinjunger
United States2451 Posts
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vult
United States9386 Posts
On August 12 2014 12:28 stuchiu wrote: this keeps running through my head. “Heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.” Saved for future reference. Thanks for this. | ||
Jett.Jack.Alvir
Canada2250 Posts
Robin Williams was a man who put a smile on millions of faces, but in the end struggled to put a smile on his own face. Robin Williams, if there is internet in heaven and you are reading this comment, I want you to know I love you. Your humour made me laugh until I cried, and now I will cry one more time for you. I will pray for you and your family. Thank you Robin. | ||
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