I completely agree with you. If someone is battling this for any period of time, there is no telling what goes through ones mind. Depression coupled with drug and/or alcohol is a  deadly combination. I don't want to and won't talk about what could have or shouldn't have taken place instead I want to share my frustration with the misdiagnosis of the invisible illness. So many people not only in show business but after combat or some other form of trauma, are just swept under the rug because they continue to have a upbeat life or make others laugh. I'm reminded of Pierrot ( the sad clown)  Trying to put on a funny face when inside he is sad.

very asha. and kelli I think we all do the funny face and every so often it makes us a little happier for a little while.

david

Well said Asha and Kelli,  and it does show that mental illness is not been deal with.  Like I said having  fame, money, is not everything.  When I haded depression,  I would have "bad thoughts"  thank goodness I did not do something terriable.    My heart goes to his daughter, who  came off soical media, because of people been  unkind. What is wrong with humans?  We are losing our values, and the way we treat every one.

Yvonne

I agree Asha, I was weeping when I first read the news on Robin Williams, such a great and funny and positive guy.  So much the world needed to learn from him, but his end...can't understand...won't try to from now on....And Yvonne, yes you are right, what is wrong with us?  I blame it on money...I blame it an individualism which is brought by the system to everyone...it's killing us before it kills itself, the system...anyway...there's always hope, still hope, and when I share my blog and ideas with you all out there, I feel much stronger =).  That's a fact! every second is a gift!

Healthy and happy days to all of you.  My blessings to Robin Williams' daughter, family and fans.

Cagin