Well, it appears we lost another great and talented person to Suicide. First and foremost, I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Robin Williams. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, and may Robin rest in Peace! He will be missed!
This is why I feel there needs to be more open discussions on the matter of Mental Health and Suicide prevention and awareness, both from those suffering and those that are close to the ones' suffering. We need to look at it and recognize it as the illness it is, and give it as much treatment and hope to those suffering from it as to those with a visible and more comprehend-able disease, such as cancer and heart disease. Mental Health illnesses and Suicide surely surpass any other disease, but is seldom discussed. It is nothing to be afraid of or ashamed of, it is an illness. I would also like to say it affects everyone different. Lets say we go to the gym, you can lift 200 lbs. but that does not mean that I will be able to lift 200 lbs. My body may not have the capacity to do it, to me the mind works the same way. What may seem trivial to you may be a burden beyond comprehension for someone else, so lets not judge!
Suicide can come out of nowhere and when least expected from those close to the victim, never even knowing what was buried inside and for how long from the sufferer.
The pain and torment can become so intense that suicide seems to be the only way out. It does not matter who you love or even how much you love someone, you are not trying to hurt or cause a hardship on anyone, you just want the torment to end! When your brain is not functioning properly, be it a chemical imbalance, an injury, inherited or socially derived problem or even a combination of some or all of the mentioned, that can be the only foreseeable solution to the sufferer. Suicide is an emotionally derived illness and if given the time to process, and talking to someone who knows how to help, you may save your life from a permanent and non returnable end! There are people who care and are there to help, we just need to reach out!
If you ever feel you are in a crisis situation please go to the nearest emergency room or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or go online http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The purpose of my walk is to bring awareness to Mental Health issues by telling my own story to those interested, and hearing their story if they want to share it. I feel being more open and getting involved with talking about the issues will give us a better understanding and maybe some healing along the way! If we are not open, no one will know we are suffering.
Rest In Peace Robin Williams,
I just feel the urge to walk!
A blog about my walk across and around America. Going from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and points in between. Trying to spread awareness on the Stigma of Mental Health, and how it has affected me. I'll be passing over mountain ranges, prairies, desert, marshes, forests and National and State Parks! Meeting new people and facing new challenges each and everyday! I just feel the urge to walk!
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