Robin Williams Dead

[Cutz]

I hope I never know what this kind of depression is truly like. I've been very sad and I've been depressed for more than a few days but I've never felt so hopeless that death would be preferable over life.

Chemical imbalances aren't my area of expertise, but long term depression is a fickle thing. You can cling to your depression because it's such a familiar emotion for you. Leads to pessimistic attitude, bad relationships, and basically choosing unhappiness. You can also feel like the victim, so the impetus to change is low. It's a downward spiral. When you become addicted to sadness, it's not illogical to think non-existence is a better option. Robin always seemed the bipolar type. Manic on stage and depressed off it.