Depression...

I've been busy over the last week, and I've also had a lot on my mind pertaining to recent, and very sad, events.  It's time I break my silence on the issue.  In honor of the late Robin Williams.

Depression is a very DANGEROUS thing that a lot of people suffer with, including myself.  But not everyone can understand what it is to suffer with this affliction.  Regardless of whether you're the wealthiest, most respected, sought after, admired celebrity in the world, or the poorest, most often ignored homeless person living under a bridge somewhere.  Depression hurts! Depression KILLS!

If you've never suffered from depression and just don't understand it, I encourage you to click here and read these stories.

On August 11th, 2014 the world got a little darker when someone who had been making us laugh for decades took his own life in a way in which to ensure there was no resuscitation.  It's sad to think, but it is a very true statement nonetheless, that the ones who make us laugh most are generally the ones who need to laugh themselves.  They are generally the ones who suffer from depression, anxiety, addictions, financial woes... they are the ones who usually take their own lives when all seems hopeless.  

After news of Robin William's suicide, I think the world took a collective gasp.  There are so many iconic roles this man has been in through the course of his life that made me question if he ever thought of the lessons taught by those roles before taking his life, or was he in so much despair that he couldn't think straight. Pictures of him with these iconic quotes from these iconic movies have flooded the interwebs, fueling my questions and all the 'what if's' and 'I wonder...' Questions we will never have the answers to.  Regardless of his mindset, he was a great genius of a man who has touched the lives of many, including myself, and he will be sorely missed by most of the world... most especially by his family.  

If you are reading this and are feeling that your life is meaningless, that you don't matter, if you're thinking of ending your life, I urge you to reach out to someone... a family member that matters most to you... a friend you trust... a complete stranger... it doesn't matter to whom, just reach out and talk to someone that you know will listen.  Even if you think that you don't, YOU matter!!  Your life matters!

There is the National Suicide Prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255 and there are even help-group organization, non-profit, that can help you, just click here. 

PLEASE! REACH OUT NOW!

If you are someone who is concerned for a friend or family member, there are usually precursory warning signs.  Read more about them here and/or here.

Though you may feel it, you are not alone.  There IS help.

PLEASE! REACH OUT NOW!



In honor and remembrance of the great genius that was Robin Williams.  May his family find peace in their hearts.  May you find the peace you need in yours.

 

Please remember to be kind to others... MOST especially yourself.  You are so loved!

Peace, love, light, and blessings.  Namaste'.

~Jenna