Depression is a Relentless Predator

Posted by kSpace (A) on August 13, 2014 at 09:04:16

In Reply to: Robin Williams dead by suicide. nt posted by tinear on August 11, 2014 at 16:36:31:

At the risk of over-sharing, I have struggled with this beast for many years. It is relentless - a voice in the mind - "you don't deserve this", "if only they knew"... Every success is undermined and every failure / slight / disappointment becomes overwhelming evidence that one does not deserve happiness and that it would be so much better to not be here anymore. Drugs and alcohol seem like they numb the pain, but it only makes it worse.

To anyone out there who feels this way - you are NOT alone. If not for yourself, then for those who love you - your family - your friends ... seek help, buy a bicycle, establish a regular sleep pattern, seek out friends, spend time with loved ones, get a pet.

You are special - You deserve happiness - Life is a miracle.

Go outside. Get away from electronics and air conditioning. Get out from under the covers.

Choose life. Fight back.

Depression is a relentless predator and will claim your life if you let it.

RIP Robin.

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Topic - Robin Williams dead by suicide. nt - tinear 16:36:31 08/11/14 (15)

Insomnia (2002) - user510 13:57:35 08/17/14 (0)

Depression is a Relentless Predator - kSpace 09:04:16 08/13/14 (1)

That is a very heartfelt (and yes, personal) commentary. - Dman 14:33:00 08/15/14 (0)

"Awakenings" - dwill123 15:44:07 08/12/14 (0)

terrible news, a super creative and humble person. RIP - PhilJ 18:31:42 08/11/14 (0)

Too bad. May he rest in peace, something that apparently eluded him for much of his life - Road Warrior 17:16:43 08/11/14 (9)

Floating head in Adventures of Baron Munchausen and Dr. Know in A.I. Nt - geoffkait 11:18:04 08/12/14 (1)

Ray D. Tutto! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 10:24:12 08/13/14 (0)

Popeye - manerac 10:27:34 08/12/14 (1)

Yes! Agreed, the movie was a dud, the music was pretty good tho^ - Road Warrior 11:41:03 08/12/14 (0)

To me 'One Hour Photo' was his best role . . . - Billy Wonka 19:34:29 08/11/14 (4)

Some comedians think they need to do drama to be serious. I think it almost always - tinear 15:53:51 08/13/14 (1)

RE: Some comedians think they need to do drama to be serious. I think it almost always - Hornlover 08:15:02 08/14/14 (0)

RE: To me 'One Hour Photo' was his best role . . . - Hornlover 08:10:15 08/13/14 (0)

Yes, excellent^ - Road Warrior 20:03:47 08/11/14 (0)

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Depression is a Relentless Predator - kSpace 09:04:16 08/13/14 (1)

That is a very heartfelt (and yes, personal) commentary. - Dman 14:33:00 08/15/14 (0)

Depression is a Relentless Predator

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