When Robin Williams, died Monday at age 63, with some of the risk
factors for suicide, many wondered why the actor who made people laugh
and happy with his comedic roles in the movies, couldn’t make himself
happy.
A fan @Sexualgif tweeted “Robin Williams passing is a reminder that
those who make us laugh the most are usually fighting the biggest
demons.”
Another fan, @EughShutUpKatie
wrote “Robin Williams entertained the world through laughter and joy
when he wasn’t happy himself and that is tragic yet beautiful at the
same time ” while @RamshaShoaib
wrote “You never know the truth, that lies behind a smiling face. If
you suffer from depression, please visit your doctor. It’s an illness,
not a weakness.”
In time past, we have seen some of our beloved characters like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Winehouse, Marilyn Monroe, Tony Scott and several others commit suicide.
The truth is, we have all felt pressure at some point in our lives –
celebs are no different, only they lead their lives in the limelight
for all to see. Unfortunately, some celebs couldn’t handle the
pressure, and ended up doing just that – Suicide.
Let us have a peek on some of the reasons why these beloved characters like Robin commit suicide:
1. Depression – the most suave, common reason of all suicide cases in
the world. People going through depression often cloak their feelings;
they always have just one answer to all questions hovering in their
minds “Everyone would lead a better life without me or I am as
equivalent to as extinct”. If such feelings occur simultaneously, the
final end to all distress is killing self.
Studies have shown that, suicide victims get so consumed by the
depression and by the feelings of not being worthy that they forget all
the wonderful things in their lives.
People who are severely depressed can’t see past their failures, even if they’ve been as successful as Robert Williams.
2. Dashed hope: Hope of getting a promotion, hope of getting a grade
better than last year, hope of marrying the true love, hope of never
being cheated by a best friend, hope of getting through a tough
examination. Hopes are in aplomb and to get lost in hopes is as common
as being crashed. Not many people can handle dashed hopes.
3. Frustration: Sometimes enough is enough… we try to fight out all
odds and thrive towards success. We have tried out all possible means to
have our paths cleared but some way or the other, we are down with
failure. Thus, when frustration creeps in and we are fed up of trying,
no other way seems so easy than ending this life and leave all isolated
path behind.
4. Fear: If you say you fear of nothing, then you are definitely a
liar. You can fool the world but not your soul. There is something or
the other which makes your heart pump a thousand times more and your
body numb with fear. That something is the thing which has driven most
people towards the epitome of insanity and then the final destination is
not hard to guess – suicide.
5. Regrets: There is not a single person without regrets, however it
is your decision whether to live with the regret or get motivated by the
regret. Sometimes, most of us confine ourselves within the four walls
and become a sadist trying to dissolve it in tears. If the regret is too
hard to bear, they try to get away by bringing an end to this life.
Depression is a real disease. If you are depressed and/or having
suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. You are not alone and
it can be overcome. Before you take the plunge towards the end, have a
thought about your dear ones and the blissful moments with them!!!
Rest in peace Robin!