Apple has published a page on the company’s website in remembrance of actor/comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide on August 11th.
Earlier this year, Williams had admitted himself into the Hazelden Foundation Addiction Treatment Center in Lindstrom, Minnesota, for continued sobriety treatment related to his alcoholism. Williams also reportedly suffered from depression.
Most people who at some time in their lives think about suicide decide to live because they come to realize that the crisis is temporary and death is permanent. On the other hand, people having a crisis sometimes perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control.
These are some of the feelings and thoughts they experience:
• Can’t stop the pain
• Can’t think clearly
• Can’t make decisions
• Can’t see any way out
• Can’t sleep, eat or work
• Can’t get out of depression
• Can’t make the sadness go away
• Can’t see a future without pain
• Can’t see themselves as worthwhile
• Can’t get someone’s attention
• Can’t seem to get control
If you experience these feelings, caring people are waiting to help. Simply call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) toll-free, where you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, any day, at any hour, 24/7/365.
Apple.com’s page reads:
Robin Williams 1951-2014
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robin Williams. He inspired us through his passion, his generosity, and the gift of laughter. He will be greatly missed.
I’m sorry he punctuated his sentence before it had run its course. But he packed in five lifetimes before he left. – Carrie Fisher on the untimely passing of Robin Williams
MacDailyNews Take: Despite the problems you are dealing with, you can find reasons to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) toll-free, you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, any day, at any hour, 24/7/365.
If you feel you are in a crisis, whether or not you are thinking about killing yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. People have called for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.
When you dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255), the call is confidential and free.