R.I.P. Robin Williams

lna_1981

Dead poets society, patch adams, old dogs, jumanji, hook....some of my most faves

Madame_Goldbricker

So sad - such a terrible tragedy when someone is so overwhelmed that they decide to make that choice.

calibriintx

This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope that the focus will not be on Robin's death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.

^Statement from his wife. I like this idea.

kimnsc

He was a part of one of my favorite childhood memories....watching Mork & Mindy with my Mom....

If you need any further evidence that depression is a powerful, soul sucking disease, look no further than the tragic death of Robin Williams, a man that dedicated his life to making other people happy, yet couldn't find a way out of the darkness himself. Rest in peace, funny man.

Luke_I_am_your_spotter

He was a funny actor, but Ill always remember him as one of the funniest stand up comedians.

This always makes me laugh every time I watch it. He will be missed.

http://youtu.be/cvF8ImF0K5s

FatOldBat

Yes, rest in peace, Robin, your suffering is over.

FaylinaMeir

Farewell O Captain my Captain. May you find the peace you have been searching for. Be there not temptation nor sadness. Carried on to the next life.

Thank you for brightening my childhood with your movies and opening my mind with others like Dead Poet Society and The Birdcage. You left an impact on this world with your charity, humility, and laughter. Goodnight Mr Williams.

:sad:

shutch2112

I need to watch Dead Poet's Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Fern Gully (I know it's animated, but, he's amazing in that. "Price check on Prune Juice Bob!"). What Dream May Come was one of my favorite movies of all time, but it may be too soon. :brokenheart:

I'm just devestated.

CindyMarcuzAdams

Have loved him for so many years its hard to remember. I saw a stand up routine he did when he was basically an unknown comic. Way before mork and mindy. R I P you funny funny man.

michael1976_ca

wow I'm speechless I didn't believe it when it first post by ne of my friends so sad :noway: :brokenheart: :sad:

cmcollins001

O Captain, My Captain...you will be missed!

WandaWoman41

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

wheird

Just remembered that he also played an adult Peter Pan.

stuart160

O Captain, my Captain. Who knows where that comes from? Anybody? Not a clue? It's from a poem by Walt Whitman about Mr. Abraham Lincoln. Now in this class you can either call me Mr. Keating, or if you're slightly more daring, O Captain my Captain. Robin Williams as John Keating in Dead Poets Society

Rest in Peace

Myhaloslipped

I need to watch Dead Poet's Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Fern Gully (I know it's animated, but, he's amazing in that. "Price check on Prune Juice Bob!"). What Dream May Come was one of my favorite movies of all time, but it may be too soon. :brokenheart:

I'm just devestated.

It is so crazy when I think about how many of my favorite movies he has starred in!

Myhaloslipped

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

Imagine a loss of all hope in general and basically living in a personal hell in your own mind while feeling guilty about being perceived as selfish for feeling this way. That may not make sense, but that's the best explanation I can think of.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

I don't think I'll ever be able to watch Hook now without crying. Game over if anything happens to Dustin Hoffman, now.

mantium999

At a loss for words. Just watched Hook with my daughter yesterday. RIP Robin.

Lilly_the_Hillbilly

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

I don't know how anyone else experiences it but for me it can be suffocating and painful.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

If you don't suffer from it, you will never understand it. Just accept on the word of us that DO suffer, that that abyss is very much real, and it's more awful and horrifying than you could ever fathom.

You can "wage war" on it by raising awareness, by not sounding disbelieving or judgmental (whether that was your intention or not I can't say) about it, and encouraging those who suffer from depression to seek help, and reminding them that there is always a way out, if they are willing to look for it.

wheird

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

Imagine a loss of all hope in general and basically living in a personal hell in your own mind while feeling guilty about being perceived as selfish for feeling this way. That may not make sense, but that's the best explanation I can think of.

Imagine feeling entirely alone in the world with the future holding no hope and no joy in your mind. Imagine being unable to get out of bed some mornings because you no longer see the point. Imagine the thought of having to face the world with a smile on your face and pretend that you are ok and happy despite feeling empty inside while mundane tasks have you nearly paralyzed in terror. Imagine sitting awake at night thinking of ending it with little to no reason apparent in your mind, yet afraid to do it because of how it will affect others around you.

Then imagine feeling that way for weeks on end with no relief in sight.

That might get you close to understanding a bit of it.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

Imagine a loss of all hope in general and basically living in a personal hell in your own mind while feeling guilty about being perceived as selfish for feeling this way. That may not make sense, but that's the best explanation I can think of.

Imagine feeling entirely alone in the world with the future holding no hope and no joy in your mind. Imagine being unable to get out of bed some mornings because you no longer see the point. Imagine the thought of having to face the world with a smile on your face and pretend that you are ok and happy despite feeling empty inside while mundane tasks have you nearly paralyzed in terror. Imagine sitting awake at night thinking of ending it with little to no reason apparent in your mind, yet afraid to do it because of how it will affect others around you.

Then imagine feeling that way for weeks on end with no relief in sight.

That might get you close to understanding a bit of it.

PikaKnight

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

Imagine a loss of all hope in general and basically living in a personal hell in your own mind while feeling guilty about being perceived as selfish for feeling this way. That may not make sense, but that's the best explanation I can think of.

Imagine feeling entirely alone in the world with the future holding no hope and no joy in your mind. Imagine being unable to get out of bed some mornings because you no longer see the point. Imagine the thought of having to face the world with a smile on your face and pretend that you are ok and happy despite feeling empty inside while mundane tasks have you nearly paralyzed in terror. Imagine sitting awake at night thinking of ending it with little to no reason apparent in your mind, yet afraid to do it because of how it will affect others around you.

Then imagine feeling that way for weeks on end with no relief in sight.

That might get you close to understanding a bit of it.

Imagine that whenever you do smile and try to laugh, that there is this immense sharp pain because you are in constant agony.

Imagine that everything gets blown out of proportion in your head, that you feel helpless and angry and that you are never going to be able to get out. You feel trapped and scared. Most of all, you are embarrassed and reaching out might mean opening yourself for more negativity and fear/depression. It's not even a cycle of circular thinking but a steady downward spiral.

Rational thought, rational reasoning is just not there. Irrational thoughts and reasoning take the place of that and so what might not make any sense to someone not experiencing this, it makes perfect sense to someone who isn't in their right mind (so to speak).

mustgetmuscles1

So sad.

Chalk_Slinger

The reason I became an English teacher was due in part to his performance in DAD POET'S SOCIETY. The reason I do stand up comedy is largely influenced by him as well. I know we don't all live forever but he checked out way too soon. Such a shame a man who made so many laugh could not smile himself.

wheird

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

Imagine a loss of all hope in general and basically living in a personal hell in your own mind while feeling guilty about being perceived as selfish for feeling this way. That may not make sense, but that's the best explanation I can think of.

Imagine feeling entirely alone in the world with the future holding no hope and no joy in your mind. Imagine being unable to get out of bed some mornings because you no longer see the point. Imagine the thought of having to face the world with a smile on your face and pretend that you are ok and happy despite feeling empty inside while mundane tasks have you nearly paralyzed in terror. Imagine sitting awake at night thinking of ending it with little to no reason apparent in your mind, yet afraid to do it because of how it will affect others around you.

Then imagine feeling that way for weeks on end with no relief in sight.

That might get you close to understanding a bit of it.

Imagine that whenever you do smile and try to laugh, that there is this immense sharp pain because you are in constant agony.

Imagine that everything gets blown out of proportion in your head, that you feel helpless and angry and that you are never going to be able to get out. You feel trapped and scared. Most of all, you are embarrassed and reaching out might mean opening yourself for more negativity and fear/depression. It's not even a cycle of circular thinking but a steady downward spiral.

Rational thought, rational reasoning is just not there. Irrational thoughts and reasoning take the place of that and so what might not make any sense to someone not experiencing this, it makes perfect sense to someone who isn't in their right mind (so to speak).

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Meerataila

What a depressing loss of a person who was gifted enough to be able to share so much with so many people. My favorite movie with Robin Williams in it has to be The Fisher King. I laughed and cried the whole way through it. And then I almost forgot What Dreams May Come, one of my other favorite movies. It's time to watch them both again.

I know my mom will laugh and cry a little next time she catches Mrs. Doubtfire running on some channel or other. She must have seen it 20 times.

calibriintx

How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

It's the saddest and most hopeless feeling. When you endure that kind of suffering, day in, day out, you can begin to feel that the only way the anguish and despair will end is if YOU end. It's very sad, and very lonely, and it can blind you to all of the good in your life.



ETA: 800-273-8255 - National Suicide Prevention Hotline. We're never alone.

wheird

I think that it is bourbon and gingerale time.