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basaryenidunya t1_j5nnqoi wrote

He made me laugh during some of my lowest moments...but after he left I haven’t found any one to help pull me along like he did. Some days are so,so hard.

The daily swings are the hardest...RIP Robin

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diabeticSupply t1_j5nnrx3 wrote

I just want to clarify that Robin Williams’ death was probably not caused by depression. He was suffering from an incurable mentally degenerative disease that is absolutely horrifying in it is later stages. It’s much more likely that he took his life because he didn’t want himself or his friends and family to suffer as the disease ran its course.

This quote is weird because it makes it sound like he took his life because he was extraordinarily sad and not because he was suffering from Lewy body dementia.

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AMyznikov t1_j5nnzov wrote

I was thinkin about him earlier.

I relate too hard to this.

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Delta4o t1_j5npi74 wrote

Jep, I'm my own lowest priority and never say or share anything unless it's really important or funny

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Aurelian_Lure t1_j5nqjx7 wrote

i think the opposite is also true. The happiest people also try to make others happy because they know how good it feels and wanna share the feeling.

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Bartleby_the_hound t1_j5nsosi wrote

Replying to diabeticSupply (#1,464,084)

That being said, he did suffer from depression multiple times throughout his life. Not saying you're wrong, just that the quote is still relevant and from experience. The Lewy body disease caused a loss of 40% of his dopamine neurons, which given how important a role dopamine baselines play in depression, it's almost certain he was also depressed, on top of all of the other hellish things the disease threw his way.

For anyone who wants to know more about his death, here's an article from his wife, published by the American Academy of Neurology.

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Suntzu6656 t1_j5nstbj wrote

Gone way too soon

Glad I was around when he exploded into the world.

Luckily we have sources to see his brilliance.

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B33Man88 t1_j5nuv6t wrote

It must’ve been so hard for him having Tourette’s and Down’s Syndrome at the same time

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texxelate t1_j5nvsmj wrote

Never forgot this quote when I first heard it. It’s so incredibly insightful and sad at the same time.

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KimberBr t1_j5nvul8 wrote

I can't believe it has been almost 9 years wince we lost a legend. That's insane.

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BleuEspion t1_j5nw9k6 wrote

would he be for or against the vaccine? any biters?

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spunkyweazle t1_j5nwd2t wrote

I like this quote but what exactly is it motivating me to do?

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candeur t1_j5nxz5k wrote

Replying to Delta4o (#1,464,201)

I lived most of my life like this, but now I'm at a point where everyone else is even lower on my priority list than myself - they never reciprocate or even value what you do for them, because as much as it means to you, they can't relate and it doesn't mean much to them

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iridale t1_j5ny2lj wrote

A weird little tidbit: Depression takes away a lot from a person, but for many (most?) sufferers, the sense of humour remains intact. It's a great help in maintaining social connections, and coping with the stress of the condition.

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godofbiscuitssf t1_j5nyyea wrote

He was one of the great things about San Francisco. There was always the possibility of seeing him just, y’know, out and about. Or at some event for a good cause where he’d show up just to give a boost to everyone and help raise more funds.

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Legend_Unfolds t1_j5o0945 wrote

I feel absolutely worthless right now. Wish I had someone or some way to help me feel a little more like I fit in here

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PunktualPenguin t1_j5o0dli wrote

Replying to Bartleby_the_hound (#1,464,404)

I think he said that at a time that he didn’t know what was coming and we aren’t sure how far back the effects actually started.

Given that it takes between 5-20 years before it finally kills the person. It’s likely that it ramps up over a longer period and impacted his mental health in the decade or more leading up to his death.

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LoudNinjah t1_j5o0dqg wrote

It's been that long since he passed? Holy shit. Feels like it was only a couple years ago.

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Quantentheorie t1_j5o0x0i wrote

Two comedians I was absolutely zero surprised to hear struggled with depression were Williams and Jim Carrey.

I had to watch Bruce almighty every year at ski camp (look, they only had the one movie) and because it made me sad every time I spent every year trying to figure out why I so disliked his physical humour. I related, but I related in the "I can see the pain beneath and I dont want to" way.

Not to shit on either of them, I adore them both in serious roles, but their comedy movies are often downers to me.

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Randall_Hickey t1_j5o0x80 wrote

He might not have even been talking about himself when he said this. It’s an assumption everyone makes.

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iTeaL12 t1_j5o15m4 wrote

No, it can't be that he's dead for this long, nearly 10 years. I remember the day the news broke like it was yesterday. Ffs time is flying.

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NepTheNap t1_j5o1amw wrote

I really miss him. He didn't deserve such a fate.

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i_am_goop t1_j5o27dz wrote

Not a fan of seeking motivation from hollywood actors, they are all egotistical assholes who think they are better than us commoners

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JewelKnightJess t1_j5o2o5d wrote

If there is a "Good Place", he's there now. ♥️ Miss you, Mr Williams

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rjs1138 t1_j5o2oer wrote

Damn, still miss this guy...his character was infectious and he brought it to everything he did.

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NicoCrestmere t1_j5o3cgz wrote

Everyone says the world changed after Harambe died in '16, I think it was closer to 2014 actually. I'm still not over this one.

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AstroBearGaming t1_j5o3mo9 wrote

Replying to Legend_Unfolds (#1,464,879)

You don't me yet, and I don't know you yet. You may not feel like you fit in, but that shouldn't reduce your worth in anyone's eyes, much less your own.

If you'd like I'll dm you and we can talk? I'm here for you if you'd like

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AB-G t1_j5o4224 wrote

Beautiful human being

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uglybudder t1_j5o457w wrote

Honestly still miss him. Big part of my childhood

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Neat-Plantain-7500 t1_j5o49hb wrote

He made Christopher Reeve a little happier by offering him a proctology exam.

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jordytheknifemaker t1_j5o4aqv wrote

If you make a career and receive recognition and accolades because you stole from countless young comics ruining their careers before they got started…your conscious will torture you.

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Crossboxed t1_j5o4bma wrote

Not taking advice from a guy who killed himself

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TachycardicSymphony t1_j5o4ekf wrote

Replying to No_Painter9904 (#1,464,372)

Are you suggesting that he should have killed himself in front of his wife and family members?

Or that he should have involved them in a plan to intentionally overdose, causing them to be complicit and potentially legally arrestable after his death?

You don't just get automatic permission for medically assisted (legal) suicide just because you have a terminal diagnosis. It's still a very, very, VERY rare thing to obtain legally in the US, and still very illegal no matter what in most states. And involving anyone else in your illegal suicide plan is incredibly dangerous for them from a legal standpoint. It's better if other people can't be accused of helping because it is still considered a crime.

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No_Painter9904 t1_j5o4unc wrote

Replying to TachycardicSymphony (#1,465,219)

Hence, going somewhere that would let him lol. Dude was rich and famous. Probably would have been trivial to setup.

Hell he probably could have got on an airplane or yacht and got around a bunch of laws if he couldn’t find somewhere.

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BleuEspion t1_j5o5cld wrote

Replying to TorzulUltor (#1,465,174)

I agree. I am for vaccinations as well. I love the medical marvels of the world, and have a huge interest in the history of medical practice. I have a huge respect and admiration for the people that developed many medical marvels, and I am so grateful for it all. I really am. How ever I do no trust the mRNA vaccine. Having an interest in the medical field can pay off, quite literally. Pay attention to emerging technologies and invest accordingly. The mRNA vaccine was having troubles passing trials, and needs more work. Investors wanted the product out, and generating money, tired of delays. The mRNA vaccine was forced to the general public before it could satisfy safety protocols. Luckily the investors made bank, so don't worry about them.

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Funfruits77 t1_j5o5dcq wrote

Man, this hits so hard, because it’s true. The times I’ve been most depressed I’m the same way. When I was stuck in that hole, I would do similar things as I didn’t want those around me to know how sad and lonely I was. Loneliness is one of the worst experiences a human can have. I’d make everyone else laugh but I could experience no happiness. Glad those days are behind me. If this happens to you please tell your people so they can help you.

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TorzulUltor t1_j5o5pq6 wrote

Replying to BleuEspion (#1,465,302)

I think the absolutionist talk online when it comes to things like the vaccine are the problem.

I've taken it myself but I understand that comes with risks that we may not even know about such as long term side effects. It's a risk I'm willing to take but I can understand if other people might be skeptical about doing so.

Like maybe the vaccines are completely legit AND the pharma companies have found ways to unnecessarily profit off of them and such. Both could be true but if you even try suggesting such a thing you'll prolly get yelled at.

The branding of individuals with labels so can just demonise them and their opinions is quite annoying.

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CoupwalObiWan t1_j5o5rqx wrote

Oh my God, it was six years ago. Reminds me of last week.

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TachycardicSymphony t1_j5o64pc wrote

Replying to No_Painter9904 (#1,465,248)

Whole paragraph about how suicide is illegal and traumatic, but nah, he's selfish for trying to leave his family out of it because

>"just go somewhere that would let him lol."

Ok. Glad you thought it through. Definitely should have killed himself in front of his family, because it'd be trivial to set up, and none of his family would ever be questioned by police when they legally have to report a dead body, (or are you suggesting they secretly bury him too? And pretend he's still alive and went missing?), none of the family members who were present would get terrorized by paparazzi accusing them of doing it, and none of the people around him would be forever burdened by guilt wondering if they should have stopped it while it was happening, even if in their hearts they know they shouldn't.

Yup, I'm glad you're here to confidently describe how easy and trivial and LOLZ it can all be. Such a shame he had to be selfish and exclude them from the fun.

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horrorkesh t1_j5o6dxl wrote

I miss that man so much though it is a true statement

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No_Painter9904 t1_j5o6mci wrote

Replying to TachycardicSymphony (#1,465,374)

🤷🏻‍♂️ he should have figured out something. Like I said I’m sure there’s somewhere that would have gave him the good night juice and be on the up and up. Much better than what he chose to do. His family knowing he went out like that. Probably surprised asf and devastated. He could have offered them closure. Instead of some shocking suicide.

I’m not even sure what he had. Hell there was probably a state he could have moved to where it was legal. Just watched some doc where a couple went and did that in the states.

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somabokforlag t1_j5o6pmy wrote

Replying to Bartleby_the_hound (#1,464,404)

Remember that the role dopamine plays in Parkinsons disease and Lewy Body dementia is not equal to the role in depression. With that said, many suffering dementia also experience depression, that goes for alzheimers, vascular dementia, parkinsons and lewy body dementia.

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b_33 t1_j5o6qgu wrote

Don't know if this is a genuine quote, but speaking from experience you just recognise it better in others because you are going through it too.

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SaltLakeCitySlicker t1_j5o6sw4 wrote

Replying to Delta4o (#1,464,201)

Same. I spend most of my free time doing things for other people because I know it'll make them happy. I guess my reasoning is if I can't be happy, maybe bringing it to others will make me happy, even if temporarily

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swxstik_ t1_j5o76lu wrote

I still relate to this quote years later :(

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Eiffel-Tower777 t1_j5o7ob9 wrote

It's depressing to realize someone who brought happiness to everyone was actually very sad himself. This picture tells it.

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Fezzy976 t1_j5o7oes wrote

Not gonna lie I shed tears when this man left us. I never met him but he connected with so many of us.

Only Williams and Leslie Nielson I shed tears for. They made my life happier and I will be forever greatful.

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CabbageCrawl t1_j5o8ec5 wrote

Replying to basaryenidunya (#1,464,082)

Nothing can replace Robin Williams in terms of comedic quality. But there is someone who comes kind of close in hilarity. Conan O'Brien makes me laugh a lot in his podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. That show has gotten me through the pandemic and listening to it is like sitting around with old pals, just shooting the shit.

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GladCricket t1_j5o8tea wrote

Still one of the most tragic losses of my lifetime. RIP cap

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ravnstorm t1_j5o93fi wrote

I always felt it is easier to make others happy then make yourself happy.

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Delta4o t1_j5oawwa wrote

Replying to SaltLakeCitySlicker (#1,465,436)

Wanna hear a good one? I work at the same company and same team as my brother. Last week he was late for the 2 hour long train ride, so I ordered coffee for him for when he showed up (he does the same for me). I was standing in the door of the train and he was still not there. I heard the whistle and thought "fuck it, I'll take the next one with him" and stepped out as the doors were closing. When he saw that I willingly missed the train he said "omg you stupid idiot, why the F didn't you take the train". He barely spoke to me during the 2 hour train ride.

When we were at the office he ratted me out to my colleagues and they laughed at me...

People have always laughed at me for missing busses or trains and have never done anything about it. I decide to not leave my brother out in the cold and I get yelled at...

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SaltLakeCitySlicker t1_j5ocvkh wrote

Replying to Delta4o (#1,465,799)

Yeahhhh you gotta pick who you're doing things for. For instance, I keep bees and sent out about 7-8 gallons of honey to friends and family across the country. I had asked if they'd want it and would use it beforehand. Half the people didn't even send a text saying they got it, let alone are using it or a thank you. So guess who doesn't get any next harvest?

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musicalsigns t1_j5of4dt wrote

Replying to fabberkraut (#1,464,385)

Thank you for sharing this. The loss of Robin still hurts, even though I never knew him personally. It feels like one of the brightest lights on earth went out that day. My mother was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. It's been heavy and while this scared the hell out of me, it was also comforting to know we're not alone in these neurological battles.

Thanks again.

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Bartleby_the_hound t1_j5om161 wrote

Replying to somabokforlag (#1,465,428)

Your global levels affect everything, if they are down as a result of Parkinsons disease or Lewy Body dementia, they are down everywhere. And a loss of 40% of dopamine neurons from baseline is going to affect mood. There isn't a pool for each malady, it's a system.

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StakDoe t1_j5p3ox2 wrote

Replying to fabberkraut (#1,464,385)

Thank you for sharing this. I knew he had some form of dementia but I never realized just how severe his symptoms became over time. I can almost feel the relief over her words, she no longer has to live and die based on his functioning. Such a bittersweet end to such a wonderful man's life. Thank you again.

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Spiritual-Act5855 t1_j68caq3 wrote

He is proof that mental health is so so important ! If u r feeling low or unwell, always talk about it ! A therapist, trusted friend, or an online group if u have to❤️ We love u Robin and we wish u were still here :(

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