Robin Williams
my personal thoughts30 total reviews
Comment from Sasha
thanks you so much for your compassion and understanding of this horrible illness that so many of us suffer from. Substance abuse is a major symptom and one I can relate to. I have suffered from depression my entire life and still have good and bad days. I was so saddened when I heard of Robbin's death and knowing it was by suicide stung even more. So many just do not understand the weight depression places on us and understand suicide even less. I want to believe he is in a better place now, and making the angels laugh.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014
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thanks you so much for your compassion and understanding of this horrible illness that so many of us suffer from. Substance abuse is a major symptom and one I can relate to. I have suffered from depression my entire life and still have good and bad days. I was so saddened when I heard of Robbin's death and knowing it was by suicide stung even more. So many just do not understand the weight depression places on us and understand suicide even less. I want to believe he is in a better place now, and making the angels laugh.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2014
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I told you once, I also have been diagnosed with PTSD and suffer with adjustment disorder and I too hide my issues, my depression well. I know the score one sees on the underbelly of deep wounds and scarring tissue. Most don't and still see many things as weakness. I can assure you neither one of us are weak women. Thans for th stars.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
Kudos in writing this. I just seen something that someone wrote and basically said to have no pity for him or his family because he killed himself. Obviously, the writer didn't know what being an addict was. I was an addict, I wanted to die. I get it. It's a hard place to be and know. When I heard it I felt sadness, not only because he died and how he died, but because it brought up everything I used to do. It took me back to that place that I haven't known for quite sometime. It's a sad place to revisit
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Kudos in writing this. I just seen something that someone wrote and basically said to have no pity for him or his family because he killed himself. Obviously, the writer didn't know what being an addict was. I was an addict, I wanted to die. I get it. It's a hard place to be and know. When I heard it I felt sadness, not only because he died and how he died, but because it brought up everything I used to do. It took me back to that place that I haven't known for quite sometime. It's a sad place to revisit
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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What makes it even more tragic is that the cause of death was asphyxiation, which I interpreted in that he put a plastic bag over his head--or hung himself. He could have scored pills and washed it down with vodka--it would have been easier. What was it about? That he didn't want his family to try to blame booze or drugs, that he didn't give up on sobriety--just himself. It is so terribly sad.
thanks for those 6*
Comment from stanishmichelle
Your post have given me more insight into Robin William's life, and I like what you said about humour being a defense system for difficult situations. I smile a lot so no-one knows if I am actually feeling moody. It is post worth reflecting on. Thanks for sharing. Michelle
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Your post have given me more insight into Robin William's life, and I like what you said about humour being a defense system for difficult situations. I smile a lot so no-one knows if I am actually feeling moody. It is post worth reflecting on. Thanks for sharing. Michelle
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Thanks for sharing the moment.
Comment from michaelcahill
Thank you so much for sharing this. I very much needed to hang out with someone that understood the things you are writing of. I'm so lucky to have not suffered from any of this myself. But, I've been around it all my life probably because I am one that can handle it. I laugh at funerals too, and horrific news reports and many other things I shouldn't laugh at. Of course, it isn't the events I find amusing. It's the expressions on the faces of the newscasters. It's the fact that they have a team discussing what the slogan and graphics will be. I'm going to miss Robin Williams so much. He has made me laugh all of my life. He had so much heart and gave so much. My sorrow is that I couldn't give a thing back in return. Thanks again. mikey
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much for sharing this. I very much needed to hang out with someone that understood the things you are writing of. I'm so lucky to have not suffered from any of this myself. But, I've been around it all my life probably because I am one that can handle it. I laugh at funerals too, and horrific news reports and many other things I shouldn't laugh at. Of course, it isn't the events I find amusing. It's the expressions on the faces of the newscasters. It's the fact that they have a team discussing what the slogan and graphics will be. I'm going to miss Robin Williams so much. He has made me laugh all of my life. He had so much heart and gave so much. My sorrow is that I couldn't give a thing back in return. Thanks again. mikey
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Like most gifts we receive that are meaningful , it is almost impossible to ever reciprocate, but we can pay it forward, and you do that every day with your talent, a gift that you share freely.
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You, as well. That is nice to hear. Thank you.
Comment from boxergirl
Yes, a sad story for all of us. His humor and acting career has entertained us for decades. Depression is such a debilitating disease and is often overlooked by many.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Yes, a sad story for all of us. His humor and acting career has entertained us for decades. Depression is such a debilitating disease and is often overlooked by many.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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A sad day.
Comment from Chrisfiore
Hi SE
A very sad time. Robin Williams was that high school buddy that never grew up, the one you always wished you could be. Like Philip Seymour Hoffman, depression and the ensuing addiction to drugs and alcohol waited patiently, taking years to strike their lethal blow. Very painful to witness the final act. Chrisfiore
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Hi SE
A very sad time. Robin Williams was that high school buddy that never grew up, the one you always wished you could be. Like Philip Seymour Hoffman, depression and the ensuing addiction to drugs and alcohol waited patiently, taking years to strike their lethal blow. Very painful to witness the final act. Chrisfiore
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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It's painful to think how he died. They said asphyxiation--saying that, does that mean he put a plastic bag over his head?
Comment from Tatarka2
I thought this was just about perfect. I didn't know that about the ad-libbing in "Good Morning, Vietnam." You have expressed so sincerely and succinctly my exact thoughts and feelings upon hearing about this tragic death. I love the Abraham Lincoln quote, too. Thank you for posting this. I think you speak for many of us.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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I thought this was just about perfect. I didn't know that about the ad-libbing in "Good Morning, Vietnam." You have expressed so sincerely and succinctly my exact thoughts and feelings upon hearing about this tragic death. I love the Abraham Lincoln quote, too. Thank you for posting this. I think you speak for many of us.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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I suppose we all acknowledge that our celebrities have a personal life, but it feels like something was taken away from me==all of us.
Comment from forestport12
This is such an appropriate and honorable piece, that I found myself nodding in agreement as I read it through.
We turned on the news and heard what Henry Winkler had to say about him, and he gave one of the most heartfelt summaries of his experiences with the actor that it seemed capsule the moment for all of us watching CNN. This is fine compliment and words from you that should help us all take inventory and be thankful for physical and mental health for as long as we can. Stan
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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This is such an appropriate and honorable piece, that I found myself nodding in agreement as I read it through.
We turned on the news and heard what Henry Winkler had to say about him, and he gave one of the most heartfelt summaries of his experiences with the actor that it seemed capsule the moment for all of us watching CNN. This is fine compliment and words from you that should help us all take inventory and be thankful for physical and mental health for as long as we can. Stan
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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I didn't hear Winkler's tribute. I think I'm afraid to listen.
Comment from Dustybones
Yes a sad day when MI is someone's demise. You're right that not having been MI and done that struggle, people will not understand, addiction and meds, both to help and to obfuscate pain.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Yes a sad day when MI is someone's demise. You're right that not having been MI and done that struggle, people will not understand, addiction and meds, both to help and to obfuscate pain.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Thanks for sharing your thought.
Comment from trimple
There appears to be a very fine line between your average genius and depression/madness.
Robin William's could lift the dullest soul, and bring out emotions you never thought you had via his manic and brilliant humor.
I very much enjoyed reading your personal views on this wonderful man's sad death.
Suicide is painless they say. Well I'm not sure about that. I guess Mr William's was too hurt to carry on any more.
kind regards
tracey
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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There appears to be a very fine line between your average genius and depression/madness.
Robin William's could lift the dullest soul, and bring out emotions you never thought you had via his manic and brilliant humor.
I very much enjoyed reading your personal views on this wonderful man's sad death.
Suicide is painless they say. Well I'm not sure about that. I guess Mr William's was too hurt to carry on any more.
kind regards
tracey
Comment Written 12-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2014
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Yes, I'd agree. I think suicide is sometimes less painful than living.
