06-08-2018, 11:49 AM
I really liked what Anthony Bourdain put forth -- super smart and articulate observer and storyteller, no bullshit, no frills, adventurous, and very much a humanist. Rest in peace.
I'm not surprised he killed himself -- there always appeared to be a sense of struggle and discontent right beneath the surface, no matter how good things seemed. And, he was honest about his past demons. But, I'm sorry that he felt death was his best option. Chronic depression is a killer.
Last week I read that suicides are up by 30% since 1999 in the U.S. In the U.K., it's actually the leading cause of death for men 29 - 40, which is incredible to me. There really needs to be more investment in better understanding and treatment of mental illness (outside of popping pills).
I'm not surprised he killed himself -- there always appeared to be a sense of struggle and discontent right beneath the surface, no matter how good things seemed. And, he was honest about his past demons. But, I'm sorry that he felt death was his best option. Chronic depression is a killer.
Last week I read that suicides are up by 30% since 1999 in the U.S. In the U.K., it's actually the leading cause of death for men 29 - 40, which is incredible to me. There really needs to be more investment in better understanding and treatment of mental illness (outside of popping pills).