Robin Williams

The Fear

The Fear

A Wise Man (once sat next to him)
Deserves his own thread I think.

"Mork calling orson"
"Come in orson"
"I'm on my way home"
"Nano nano"

Wise words from Jason Manford below
If you feel alone and down, anxious and low. If you feel deep sadness but can't find a root cause. If people tell you to 'snap out of it' or 'things can only get better' or 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger', know that it's simply not always true. Sometimes it does kill you.

Please seek help. No one will think you're being melodramatic, I swear. No one will think you're silly or wasting people's time. No one will say 'what? But you're always so happy, maybe you're just having a bad day'. For some people, every day is a bad day and they get through it, but sometimes they stop getting through it.

If depression can (allegedly) kill Robin Williams, one of the world's greatest funny men, well it can get any of us at any time. If the Genie from Aladdin can suffer and the DJ in Good Morning Vietnam can be affected by it, then so can you, or your child or friend or work colleague.

I always remind myself of the quote from Watchmen:

"Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life is harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. The great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor... I am Pagliacci."

Please. Ask for help. If you have no one or if you don't want to to tell them yet, then ring Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 for someone to talk to, or talk to your GP.

The world needs you even if you don't think it does. I promise, we need you here, now.
 
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Robin Williams was a massive part of my childhood... he was my favourite actor, and probably still is. Such a shame and hope he has found a nicer place to be in. Rest in Peace 'Jack'

That's now 2 of my favourite people that have been on my TV taken from us. Rik Mayel and now Robin Williams. 2014 is a sad year.
 
The last thing you would associate Robin Williams with would be depression he always wore a smile and seemed as daft as a brush too but when the mind flips you get these scenario's.Such a funny guy though I don't care much for these American sitcom type programmes but that Mork and Mindy was quality simply because of Robin Williams RIP.
 
The Fear - 12/8/2014 08:47

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Just spent the last hour thinking what the hell you were on about brain very slow this morning but very good :1:
 
Well he had his demons with drink , drugs and depression but a great shame , very talented funny man and improvised most of his roles.

R.I.P
 
I used to be the one who made the funny quips and entertained rooms full of customers etc.

I suppose in many ways I drew from Robin Williams as an inspiration.

I'm going to tell you all now that I've been fighting depression for a while. It's affected me quite a lot and I've had problems speaking to people and even leaving the house. I am receiving treatment. Luckily, I haven't felt the desire to harm myself, but I can see how people do. I was one of those who would say "get a grip" but I now recognise how wrong I was.

I hid it due to the stigma of mental health issues. I was wrong.
If you have any problems , please tell someone.
 
Always such a sad thing, and provokes so many different emotions and reactions when someone takes their own life.

Got to admit. I don't like the hypocrisy I sometimes see. Some people who are not as popular or as well loved get called selfish and get little sympathy, yet some people such as the wonderful Robin get a complete outpouring of sympathy.

I've always been of the mindset that you just can't put yourself in the shoes of someone who takes this drastic action. What you and me would consider rational, obviously isn't to the person about to take their own life so we really can't judge.

I suppose that argument is for another time though.

The world has lost a great man and a great comedian.

RIP Robin.
 
People like robin Williams are the perfect example of what a vile,beast it is. You would imagine he, being so very funny and rich and successful, was a man who had everything.

He still couldn't battle the demons.

Just vile.

And on top of that, as said above, those who don't understand think people should just snap out of it.

 
Comedians in general seem to suffer depression and alcohol/drug abuse more than most professions. I'm not sure what it is. it's probably something deep seeded, and probably something that drives them to comedy in the first place, as a bit of an escape.
 
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