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RIP Robin Williams- A Warning for us all                                                           Published JUNE 12th 2014  By Xander Gibb

8/12/2014

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It was a very sad day in my household yesterday as we heard about the death of someone we held in high esteem. Like most Comedians there are many people I look up too, but mainly the ones who helped me hone my skills and taught me it was ok to be me, even if the real me  was a little zany from time to time. One of my biggest influences left us yesterday and that person was the inimitable Robin Williams.

This guy was actually a very big part of my childhood and was in many of my favorite TV Shows and Movies that became a part of our popular culture. From Mork and Mindy, to Mrs Doubtfire, to the Birdcage, and everything in between, I really loved it all, and his ability to make us laugh was second to none. Even though I never met him he had been in my living room often. As with many artistic people there was a side that we didn't see, the side that was sad and depressed and actually talked about it openly.

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Though things have admittedly got better over the years there is still a stigma attached to Mental Health issues and in the entertainment industry there are many who are speaking out and making a difference. It is a very common occurrence for artistic and funny people to have a dark side but most seem to manage to keep it in check. As someone who has suffered with depression for most of my life I can attest to the fact that it is totally indiscriminate and is sometimes totally uncontrollable.

According to statistics provided by National Institute of Mental health (NIMH) 9 percent of Adults in the USA from all walks of life suffer with some form of depression. Women are statistically 70 percent more likely to suffer with depression than men in their lifetime. Men are more likely to self medicate with drugs or alcohol and women are more likely to seek help from friends or professionals. These statistics are steadily on the rise and it is considered to be a worldwide epidemic.
There are various forms of depression including: 

  • · Dysthymia. A minor but chronic depression that can last two years or longer, which affects about 1.5 percent of American adults.
    Postpartum depression. Affects about 10 to 15 percent of women shortly after childbirth.
    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Usually occurs during winter months and is probably caused by lack of natural sunlight. SAD affects 4 to 6 percent of Americans and is more common the farther north you live.

    ·Bipolar disorder. Involves moods that cycle between depression and extreme excitability, called mania. Bipolar disorder affects about 2.6 percent of American adults.

    ·Psychotic depression. The most severe form and includes breaks with reality, such as hallucinations or delusions. It is less common than other forms of depression; according to one study, psychotic depression occurs in about 5 percent of people who suffer from major depression.

It is imperative to keep on top of these things but it is not always possible to do so and some like Robin lose that battle with tragic consequences. Those left behind are always feeling the dilemma of thinking they could have done more and this is not the case. Whilst we should always try to be there for people and reach out to them, there is no rhyme or reason with depression and it can overtake even the strongest person.

Depression is involved in more than two-thirds of the 30,000 suicides that occur in the United States every year. For every two homicides, there are three suicides. One must get to such a low ebb to take this drastic step and finally end the pain and find peace. Depression is a very powerful condition and it unfortunately affects a lot of us in the most real and palpable ways.

Myself I am grateful that I no longer take medication and that my bouts of depression are very few and far between. I have gone from being constantly depressed to just occasionally falling into that dark pit. Although I am aware of triggers they are not always so easy to avoid. I try to avoid negativity and stress as these inevitably contribute to decline. My faith has been a great source of comfort to me and has I feel prevented me from ending my pain. 

It is sad that it takes something like a National Icon taking his own life, or someone on Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors S.R.I's shooting up a school to put this subject back onto the table. Mental Health is a Global concern and we need to address this every day for those who suffer with depression. Take a little extra time to look out for those you care about and never be afraid to reach out. If you are suffering do not suffer in silence. Reach out to someone and if you don't feel like you can talk to someone you know try calling The National Suicide Prevention Line: 1 - 800 - 273 - TALK (8255)
RIP Robin and thanks for keeping us smiling through your trials.
Love and Peace, Xan xo


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— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 12, 2014
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