Comments on: Robin Williams’ Death Shines Light On Suicide, Depression

By: ccr

ccr — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 05:11:41 +0000

I feel sorry for those who are not compassionate when someone takes their own life. I hope those individuals never known the pain of feeling so hopeless they choose to give up, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind. I lost my father that way, he was the strongest man I knew, an amazing man and father. Its hurtful to read such negativity and I sincerely hope those so heartless in their words will never be forced to feel such loss.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:51:18 +0000

I understand what he was going through. how terrible one can feel but put on such a good front to avoid people feeling sorry for you. then it builds up inside you so much that you feel like there is no other way than to kill yourself. I’ve been there before. its not selfish, or cowardice. It is mercy in my opinion. if there is no point in living, why live any longer? I feel sorry for robin williams, but sometimes you just have no other choice.

By: Old Coach

Old Coach — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:16:30 +0000

Paul I never said it was. I went to my pastor and he gave me his own experience. We didn’t even talk about religion, just depression. For me that was the right thing to do. I never suggested that each person with depression should talk to a pastor.

By: GG

GG — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:50:18 +0000

William, thanks for posting this article. I believe the widespread attention of this sad situation may help someone or cause someone to seek help.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:20:12 +0000

Old Coach — the LAST person on earth I would go to about my depression is some no-nothing sky pilot. For me, this is NOT a religious thing, so don’t try to make it out to be.

By: Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:03:54 +0000

Paul – have you been on meds and they didn’t work? I hope there is a way for you to see daylight again. My roller coaster is up and down but hasn’t bottomed out in awhile, thank Heaven.

By: Old Coach

Old Coach — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:42:24 +0000

So many people think that is easy to deal with depression. My bout started in 2001. It began with the death of a friend my age. Managed it early with exersize, but as the years grew I needed more than exersize. Depression hurts and it is so hard to explain this to loved ones, friends and sometimes to those who have never experienced it.I don’t have words to help those who don’t understand. I’ve tried many times to tell what it does to me, but most often so many still don’t understand. I’ve cried, agonized, felt hopeless, and yes I have thought about suicide, but I think of a thousand reasons not to do it. I can’t say what goes through others mind who suffer from severe depression as I do. My family doctor in 1990 told me that you can never say that you would or would not do. Why? Because we haven’t been in that situation. He was a brilliant doctor, but he understood the pain of depression. Do I know why Robin Williams committed suicide? No, but I do know this. He saw no escape from his mental pain. When I am experiencing a battle with depression I can only escape it by trying to sleep. If you don’t have depression thank The Lord. Be compassionate and caring to those you might know who are battling this mental disease. When I first felt the symptoms I asked my pastor if he know anything about it? I was surprised when he said yes I do. He was battling it to. He said too many people think that God’s people don’t have mental problems. They are wrong. Jesus said that we would suffer hardship. I’ll take His word over any man or woman who just says get over it.

By: Bobbie Respress

Bobbie Respress — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:59:05 +0000

To Carolyn…yes everyone is entitled to their opinion…but it is very evident you know nothing about depression… It Is A Disease! Until you have dealt personally, whether it be yourself,family or friend, please educate yourself…God Bless You

By: TheBlackHole

TheBlackHole — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:43:51 +0000

Depression is the most horrible illness I know of. You wake up every morning and it is like a wave hits you of sorrow and pain. It feels like you have lost a love one every day. You dread going to bed because you are scared it will be worse the next day and at least today you know you are dealing with it. I have many times wanted to end it. But I just keep thinking of my son and I can’t do it. I can’t make him live with the fact that his mother killed herself. But I have come close to not even caring about that. So I understand why he did it and I’m very very sad that he did. I will keep hanging on because I know that is what God wants me to do and for my son. I hope everyone with this illness finds something to hold on too. Just keep holding on!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:01:22 +0000

As a future suicide, I sought help for my 35+ yrs of depression, only to be told “snap out of it” “grow up” and the ever-popular “come to Jesus.” Thanx for nothing.