It's not a place for you to talk about your sex life and it's definitely not for hating on Ben. I'm sure @Estelle.Landy made this topic for people to send their love and well wishes.
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Ben Zabel recovering from overdose - Support for him
- Thread starter Estelle.Landy
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Best wishes for Ben. I am currently really struggling myself so I really hope he's ok.
Don't struggle alone, theres alot of us out there doing the same xxx
Love this post!Don't struggle alone, theres alot of us out there doing the same xxx
Cookies and icecream
Well-Known Member
Oh no!
Hope he gets better soon.
You're in my prayers Ben.
Much love xx
Hope he gets better soon.
You're in my prayers Ben.
Much love xx
As a person who works in the mental health sector I like your comment. I too don't understand sharing something so personal so publicly. I think that it is great to talk about these things openly and publicly but I question his decision to do it within days of it happening and through a "publicist". Recovery is a journey that takes time. Having said that, each to his own. I hope that Ben finds the peace that he was searching for.I am slightly concerned that he Instagrammed about it.
I really, really hope he has a strong team of professionals (psychologist/psychiatrist) in his corner.
Male suicide is the silent epidemic in the western world.
Professor
Member
I know this is a few years old and probably old news for lots of people, but if anyone hasn't read the Hyperbole and a Half blogpost on depression you should check it out. Part Two in particular is, for me, the closest I've seen someone come to explaining it.
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/depression-part-two.html
But if you have time, it makes sense to start at Part One, haha:
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2011_10_01_archive.html
Also Allie Brosh is amazing and she should write more often.
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/depression-part-two.html
But if you have time, it makes sense to start at Part One, haha:
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2011_10_01_archive.html
Also Allie Brosh is amazing and she should write more often.
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Cheers to you @Noxious. Maybe some people would have been less critical of Tahan's message had she offered similar.Mental health is something that needs to come into the forefront of peoples minds and become the recipient of some decent government funding. Too many people are scared of the words "mental health" and the stigma attached to it. Such a large percentage of the population suffer from mental health issues. Depression, Anxiety etc and for those who feel they have to hide it quite often don't seek the correct help. For Ben, I hope he finds a great doctor, and gets the support he needs. For.anyone else that's reading these posts who feels a little down or lost or worried or bullied, speak out, confide in someone, go and see your GP. There's nothing to be ashamed of.
I'll put it out there, if you want to talk, inbox me, I'll happily chat too.
Don't struggle alone, theres alot of us out there doing the same xxx
This. I have PDD-NOS and bipolar. We are, for the most part, a nice bunch here and my inbox is always open.
Patty4real
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awwwww thats adorable love them so so much. Ben has so much love, i feel his pain and want him to get better and find love and happiness xoxoxoxox[DOUBLEPOST=1416229813][/DOUBLEPOST]
hope you're well angel xoxoxoThis. I have PDD-NOS and bipolar. We are, for the most part, a nice bunch here and my inbox is always open.
jarrah
Well-Known Member
As a person who works in the mental health sector I like your comment. I too don't understand sharing something so personal so publicly. I think that it is great to talk about these things openly and publicly but I question his decision to do it within days of it happening and through a "publicist". Recovery is a journey that takes time. Having said that, each to his own. I hope that Ben finds the peace that he was searching for.
To be fair, I can see why he'd let a publicist talk to media; Ben does some work for various charities/organisations, promoting public awareness and education about mental health issues, so I guess that's why he's making it known that he's unwell but receiving care and treatment.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be Instagramming the identifying patient info on my wristband.
awwwww thats adorable love them so so much. Ben has so much love, i feel his pain and want him to get better and find love and happiness xoxoxoxox[DOUBLEPOST=1416229813][/DOUBLEPOST]
hope you're well angel xoxoxo
Thankyou!! Am 90% good
Patty4real
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it's sad how people only truly care when the person has committed suicide and done the deed. Fucked society we live in xoxoxox
Patty4real
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that's good, hope you talking to people you trust and going well in recovering and such!Thankyou!! Am 90% good
tedfthis
OLD Member, Gold Coast
I'm actually somewhat surprised (or impressed?) that no news shows mentioned it at all on any of the channels tonight.
I thought that was a POSITIVE. But knowing the A Current Affair and Today Tonight vultures, someone will be knocking on Bens door with a cheque. Thats the LAST thing he needs.
tedfthis
OLD Member, Gold Coast
Best wishes for Ben. I am currently really struggling myself so I really hope he's ok.
A day at a Time, NineGirl. Confide in someone or find a support group of people facing the same problems. Make yourself #1.
I hope Ben has a good recovery. He's a gentle soul and that can cause the world to be hard sometimes. Many people understand.
kltaylor
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Yep, they won't care about him now but will try and make money off him later. They will wait until he's better and working again etc and then do a big story that makes it look like they supported him all along. Screw the media.I thought that was a POSITIVE. But knowing the A Current Affair and Today Tonight vultures, someone will be knocking on Bens door with a cheque. Thats the LAST thing he needs.