RIP Chester B

[MasonC2K]

I usually don't get bothered by celebrity deaths. But Linkin Park is one of my all time favorite bands.

I don't understand stuff like this. He had everything. A successful music career. Fame, fortune, family, and friends. He leaves behind 6 kids.

I just don't get it. Still kinda in shock. Had to check multiple sites just to make sure it wasn't a hoax.

Nothing is worth killing yourself folks. Nothing

[tttaylorrr]

you just broke the news to me...i'm almost in tears here at work. his poor family...this is so sad. he did a tribute to chris cornell...

they were going to be in chicago next week.

[tttaylorrr]

just want to add before this thread continues:
if you or someone you know is suicidal or in need of emotional support please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

[Craiga 01453]

just want to add before this thread continues:
if you or someone you know is suicidal or in need of emotional support please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Awesome idea!!!!

[Ax01]

it's a hard fact but i believe depression to be a terminable disease for some. you can get treatment and don't stop supporting your loved ones but the outcome is still a lot of times fatal. :'(

you just broke the news to me...i'm almost in tears here at work. his poor family...this is so sad. he did a tribute to chris cornell...

he took his life on Chris Cornell's birthdate. they became close friends over the years and i'm sure the date was a significant trigger. i also know that Scott Weiland passing 1.5 years ago or so weighed heavily on him. he looked up to Weiland and got to live a dream and sing for STP for awhile. i had some friends who were down in the dumps with this loss. thank u and RIP Chester Be.

[rlditmars]

It saddens me greatly that some of the most talented individuals aren't able to escape the grip of depression. Chester B was another unique vocalist lost. When you look at the individuals that came out of the Seattle scene alone, we have had some of the most inspirational artists and incredible vocalists taken by depression. Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Wieland, and Chris Cornell, all lost to suicide or overdose. I believe the overdose is still suicidal at its roots. My favorite of them is Alice in Chains who was the inspiration for my youngest daughter's name, Allison Layne.
Not even one of the greatest comedic minds of our time could control the impulse to end the suffering. When you think of Robin Williams your first thought is hilarity not depression. And yet, he too took his own life despite all of the laughter. Wish I had answers.

[ballpythonluvr]

I am very saddened to hear of this loss. I loved his voice, he was very talented. I suffer from depression and I just got out of the hospital yesterday for feeling very unstable and unsafe. Help is out there and there is no shame in crying out and admitting that you need it. I knew that I needed it so I put myself in the psychiatric unit for 5 days and now I feel even better, stronger. Got my meds straightened out. No matter how bad it seems, it just isn't worth dying for. I had a lot to lose and I didn't want to lose it. My life, my boyfriend that means everything to me, and my children are all the things I thought of when I hit that low point.

[Craiga 01453]

I am very saddened to hear of this loss. I loved his voice, he was very talented. I suffer from depression and I just got out of the hospital yesterday for feeling very unstable and unsafe. Help is out there and there is no shame in crying out and admitting that you need it. I knew that I needed it so I put myself in the psychiatric unit for 5 days and now I feel even better, stronger. Got my meds straightened out. No matter how bad it seems, it just isn't worth dying for. I had a lot to lose and I didn't want to lose it. My life, my boyfriend that means everything to me, and my children are all the things I thought of when I hit that low point.

Stay strong! You've got this!! Your head seems to be in a good place now, keep focusing on the positive!
Focus on your boyfriend, your kids, whatever it takes. Just remember, it has to start with yourself. You have to want to live for YOU!
YOU ARE ENOUGH TO BE WORTH LIVING FOR.

Keep your head up, I admire your strength

[Craiga 01453]

It saddens me greatly that some of the most talented individuals aren't able to escape the grip of depression. Chester B was another unique vocalist lost. When you look at the individuals that came out of the Seattle scene alone, we have had some of the most inspirational artists and incredible vocalists taken by depression. Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Wieland, and Chris Cornell, all lost to suicide or overdose. I believe the overdose is still suicidal at its roots. My favorite of them is Alice in Chains who was the inspiration for my youngest daughter's name, Allison Layne.
Not even one of the greatest comedic minds of our time could control the impulse to end the suffering. When you think of Robin Williams your first thought is hilarity not depression. And yet, he too took his own life despite all of the laughter. Wish I had answers.

Yup, so true and so sad. I have the AIC sun logo tattooed on my leg, and I have Layne's lyric from Nutshell tattooed on my ribs "If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead."
Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Prince come to mind as far as recent celeb deaths that are suicide/drug related as well.

I have to disagree with overdoses being suicidal though. I am an alcoholic and drug addict who has been clean and sober for over 4 1/2 years. I've been to a LOT of meetings, talked with a lot of people, both addicts and counselors, etc.. Granted, some suicides are intentional overdoses, but I know for a fact that overdoses can happen with no intent of dying. I overdosed twice, once was legally dead for what EMTs estimated 4-6 minutes and had they arrived 2 minutes later they would have been too late to revive me. I didn't want to die either time.

[Craiga 01453]

So sad. Just got home from a long day at work, hot day in the kitchen. But.... I am so happy to be where I'm at today. I'm happy to be alive and grateful for every day. That's two of my favorite vocalists of all time, both so amazing live in concert too. Just goes to show, nobody is immune to depression and suffering. Not only can it control people's lives, it can make somebody take their own life...

If you don't know the song, give the LP song "Leave Out All the Rest" a listen.

R.I.P. Chester
Thank you for giving the world the gift of your music, you will live on through it

P.S. For those who struggle every day, keep your head up, it can get better.
For those who know somebody who is suffering, never give up on them, they need you more than you know.