I apologize for trying to sound like such an expert in my previous post. I should have said "this seems like a classic example..." rather than "this is." I just watched the video of his mom. She does make it sound like it was more of a depression spiral than bipolar. Do they overlap or are they seperate? The local stories around the time of his funeral talked to teammates who spoke a lot of his ups and downs. A general theme was how he couldn't stop smiling the night of the Bucknell game, mainly because of his brother also scoring. From what i understand anti-depressant drugs are brutal if you stop cold turkey and can really cause some dark moods.
Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from sole to crown, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said, "Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. And he was rich - yes, richer than a king - And admirably schooled in every grace; In fine we thought that he was everything To make us wish that we were in his place. So on we worked, and waited for the light, And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; And Richard Cory, one calm summer night, Went home and put a bullet through his head. Richard Cory By Edwin Arlington Robinson There has been far too much suicide and and attempted suicide by people I know for me to be suprised anymore. But I can tell you never let teenagers take P*x*l. Fight your doctor and find something else.
The article doesn't mention a note - Was there one left behind? I would think someone so calculating and thorough and quick to help others solve their own problems would have wanted to answer some of the questions that linger in the wake of such a tragedy - especially since his attitude in the last few days seemed to imply that he knew the end was near and was at peace with the decision. Some other random thoughts: His mother's attitude is incredible. I don't hold him harmful for doing it in his mothers house - it's probably where he felt most comfortable - selfish as that may be. I think the first red flag may have been when he told his best friend he had a stratagy for fighting everyone in his class, despite having never been in a fight... I don't believe in shrinks, and agree with whomever said they are too quick to medicate. I don't understand suicide at all. I do think it's a selfish act but I don't necessarily blame or fault the person who does it. I do however fault people who are quick to call them asshole.
I was prescribed anti-depressants a few years ago. Took one dose and they sent me for a complete loop. The violent nausea lasted two weeks! I'll take my chances with depression. MW12: You don't understand suicide? I envy you:(
Bet old Tom Cruise could have helped him.
Drood, I'm sorry to hear that.
Tragic. I lost a friend once to suicide in 8th grade. Horrible deal.
