Sometimes, even superheroes lose one of their own

[bridder01]

After hearing the sad news that one of our forum family lost their battle with depression, it made me think. Sometimes, even our best isn't good enough. We're all superheroes for battling the demons of depression and anxiety every single day and making it to the next day. But, sometimes, even superheroes lose one of their own. When that happens, they band together and help each other cope and grieve. Let's all do that now for those who are grieving and who need to vent and talk.

"I have been, and always shall be, your friend. Live long and prosper."

-Spock, Star Trek II (1982)

Brian

[jkl5500]

While I think this website is a great idea, we always have to keep in mind that there's only so much we can do to help others by typing words online. The unfortunate people who are at the brink need immediate help with trained professionals. Whatever we write here, no matter how sincere and heartfelt, simply is no substitute for that. Sure, we feel terrible about losing someone on here, and we grieve over it. But we must always remember that we're very limited in what we can do on this forum.

[Hidden]

This is so beautiful, Brian. I love this so much. Thank you for always being a one a kind, genuine guy. You are amazing for all you do. We all have to stick together now & work even harder to make sure that everyone knows that they are not alone. xoxo

[bridder01 in reply to Hidden]

Remember one key thing...…

Things can always be worse.

In the grand scheme of things, life is not as bad as it seems.

Your pal,

Brian

[Starrlight]

Which member lost the battle?

[bridder01 in reply to Starrlight]

I don't know. If someone wants to tell me, then that's fine, but I'm not gonna press the issue.

[Sunnidayz1]

So sad to hear that someone passed. I try to help the best way I can but the truth is if someone is so deep in theres nothing we can do, it's so frustrating and sad!!!!

[Agressive2018]

FYI In case some of you may not know you can get in touch with your local NAMI support group if you need to talk. It’s free to anyone.

[HopeinGod]

Hi bridder01, your post really shows that you care and understand the hurt people go through. I always want to show compassion whenever I can because I know there are people hurting for all sorts of reasons. May those who are hurting find comfort with those that support and love them. Blessings

[bridder01 in reply to HopeinGod]

Thanks Hope, I try my best.

[HopeinGod]

Hi again bridder01, who do you go to when you need support? Blessings

[bridder01 in reply to HopeinGod]

Well, I use my mental health team, as well as talking with my mom. I'm not a religious person, having had Catholicism thrust down my throat when I was a kid. I tend to take a philosophical outlook, which I've learned from my mental health care team. Sometimes, the most simple answers to our problems are right in front of us. We just need to take a deep breath, close our eyes for a minute and things don't seem so monumentally horrible when we open our eyes. Life isn't good or bad, it just is.

Your pal,

Brian ☺

[HopeinGod]

H again bridder01, I like the idea of having a mental health team...life sometimes gets overwhelming that it takes several individuals to sustain each other. I was also raised as a Catholic, in a superficial way. I remember Thursday after school catechism with the nuns. I was scared of them! I have wise, good friends that I can talk to as well. But I also rely on the power of prayer and in God's truth. Do you have friends that offer prayer on your behalf?