I'm starting to get angry as I hear all the comments surrounding the "sudden" death of Robin Williams. Suicide is suspected and the ignorant comments scare me.
With all the media coverage the last decade regarding mental health issues have we learned nothing?
Depression is an equal opportunity disorder. It touches Oscar-winning comedians and the guy next door. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor, ugly or pretty, etc.
"If only he had gotten help" was one of the many comments that made my blood boil. HELP doesn't always help!
Reports are that recently Robin Williams recognized his depression was severe. He checked himself into rehab for his struggle with alcoholism. Sadly this recent rehab attempt didn't work.
As someone who battles depression knows, it isn't always about getting "help". Also, getting "help" isn't that easy.
There are a combination of factors that need to fall into place in order for "help" to be successful.
Underneath it all it comes down to the person who is being treated. You can go to the most expensive, highly recommended treatment center but at the end of the day, sometimes the demons win.
I wish it didn't sound that cut and dry, but sadly sometimes it is.
Robin Williams' legacy on film will last forever. His life, as many have commented, was NOT a waste. He left us laughing but with a tear in our eyes because no one was able to save him from the demons that eventually won.