tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post2711401038299610744..comments2024-03-27T14:17:45.507-05:00Comments on Shug...My Steps of Faith: Nobody Knows the TroublesShughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-20483603823645629002014-08-12T22:37:53.304-05:002014-08-12T22:37:53.304-05:00Very good post, Shug. I did not realize that you...Very good post, Shug. I did not realize that you had gone through depression. Glad you found some answers. <br /><br />Poor Robin had so many problems. They say he was addicted to cocaine even before Mork and Mindy---many years ago. Then he had an alcohol problem so I hear. AND--the mental health problems (depression) have just apparently have taken over his body/mind and won that war. What a shame. <br /><br />Maybe since this has happened and is getting so much publicity, our crazy Govt and country will FINALLY realize that we need to do more to learn about Mental Health problems and do more to help those who have these addictions/problems. <br /><br />Why can't we put as much emphasis on things like this rather than on what name a football team chooses. GADS!<br /><br />Depression is truly a sickness. I have a good blog friend whose daughter committed suicide due to depression (and other problems) a few years ago. That family and that mother still struggle... If the suicide person had their right mind about them, they would NEVER do this to the families who love them. BUT--they are not in the right minds... It's all so very very sad.<br /><br />God Bless Robin's family and loved ones.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-50279525223009861082014-08-12T21:05:53.806-05:002014-08-12T21:05:53.806-05:00Sorry to. hear that you have gone through this. Go...Sorry to. hear that you have gone through this. Good for Sam for recognizing that you need a different kind of help!<br />Bless you for sharing with us.<br /><br />M : )Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-76480876522577557202014-08-12T20:05:46.478-05:002014-08-12T20:05:46.478-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Shug. Depression is s...Thank you for sharing this, Shug. Depression is such a difficult thing to talk about. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-35318570693440376602014-08-12T15:16:46.200-05:002014-08-12T15:16:46.200-05:00Some people think you should just snap out of it, ...Some people think you should just snap out of it, but that is so wrong! It is an illness and most of the time it is physical, something is really wrong! Chemical imbalances in the brain. Phil takes Prozac and now has his fun life back! So sad that a genius comedian died of sorrow. Your story is amazing and inspiring! I am so glad you shared it, maybe it will help someone.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-49203089942514895762014-08-12T13:34:41.555-05:002014-08-12T13:34:41.555-05:00Extremely tragic situation. That is why we shouldn...Extremely tragic situation. That is why we shouldn't judge. You never know what another person is going through. <br /><br />Shug, thank you for sharing such a personal side of yourself. It makes me love you even more. I've struggled with depression my entire life and am on meds now. I'm not cured by any stretch but I no longer think of suicide every day. One thing this condition has triggered in me is a desire to get closer to God, which I have. Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-70918442099327185612014-08-12T12:18:39.578-05:002014-08-12T12:18:39.578-05:00A friend of my daughter ended her life this summer...A friend of my daughter ended her life this summer. She was a beautiful young woman with a wonderful husband and loving children. But she battled severe depression which she took medication for. No one would have known from the outward appearance what she was going through. It is so sad to hear about anyone who is hurting so much that they feel like they can't go on living. I'm sorry for her and for Robin. But, I'm very happy that you found the help you needed, my friend! Good for Sam for helping you find the answers you needed!<br />Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-79079538667923011702014-08-12T10:10:06.495-05:002014-08-12T10:10:06.495-05:00I too,know the reality of depression,of wanting to...I too,know the reality of depression,of wanting to end life and of trying desperately to hide all this from as many people as possible. Praise God I have found a reason to live and rejoice.I'm not perfect and have days of sadness,but the dark cloud that used to hang over me is no longer there.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-31052475159752895622014-08-12T09:48:51.665-05:002014-08-12T09:48:51.665-05:00Great post Shug! I've been there too. I feel...Great post Shug! I've been there too. I feel ya, friend. It's a deep dark hole that you can't get out of. I kept thinking that God would just make me well and get me out of the pit. He didn't do it that way, but He led me to a Dr that did diagnose correctly that I had clinical depression. I wanted to die. I understand (almost) how someone could feel so desperate and miserable that they wanted to end their life. I did not EVER think about doing that to myself because I'm a Christian and I have a loving supportive family. But I did tell the Lord that if my life was to continue this way, then He might as well take me now. God said no. Perhaps Robin Williams didn't have that family around or the Lord in his life. So very sad... I don't know how people get through anything in this life without the Lord.<br /><br />My husband helped me a lot, too. It was hard on both of us. I know you are SO thankful for your husband!!! Bless you, Shug!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-856115860459514900.post-62381571357767500162014-08-12T07:50:12.370-05:002014-08-12T07:50:12.370-05:00This is a wonderful honest post that will surely h...This is a wonderful honest post that will surely help people who read it. Your husband is a hero to push til he found the right treatment for you and you are a hero for finding healing.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com