Stephen Fry on depression - Letter to a fan

Kitten · 10-10-2009, 21:46

This is one of the reasons I love this guy.

clicky

I think anyone who suffers from depression or anxiety or any other disorder that makes them feel like things are pointless would benefit from the insight he shows in this letter

Knipples · 10-10-2009, 21:51

Awww how lovely, he's right it is a good way to look at life.

Haly · 10-10-2009, 21:54

Fantastic analogy imo.

Princess Griff · 10-10-2009, 22:16

Thats really lovely. I know a lot of people who have struggled with depression, and this is a really apt comparision....and one I may have to use myself in future!!

Jingo · 10-10-2009, 22:32

That's bloody wonderful

petemc · 10-10-2009, 23:01

Yup I love that guy too in a completely hetrosexual way. It was watching his show on depression that really made me think about it. I also like his analogy. The one I use is that I've got a cold. You know you just get a cold sometimes. Theres no medication to fix it, just stuff that'll get you through it and you have to remember that in a few days you won't have a cold. Its bloody frustrating but it will pass.

Pheebs · 11-10-2009, 01:52

Really bizarre thing to notice reading his letter but there's a massive typo - or at least I can't see any form of reasoning as to why it would be written the way it is!

"BUT

It will be sunny one day.

It isn’t under one’s control as to when the some comes out, but come out it will.

One day."

I'm not doubting that the letter was from Stephen Fry, just funny to see an error as obvious as that in a letter from such an educated fellow

I worship the man. Top stuff.

Justsomebloke · 11-10-2009, 08:01

He can do No wrong by me & I really am in Awe of this man.

His Intellect & memory along with his compassion & own life experience touches so many people in a good way.
Major Kudos to Mr Fry.

Greenlizard0 · 11-10-2009, 16:43

Stephen Fry's awesome.

I can't find the link but the letter he wrote to himself for the future was amazing. So was his reply.

Edit - here it is :

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009...ter-gay-rights

Will · 12-10-2009, 08:11

I noticed that typo as well Pheebs and was about to post the same thing.

Still, lovely analogy. However as he said, there's not much he can do to help her really.

10-10-2009, 21:46	#1
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Stephen Fry on depression - Letter to a fan This is one of the reasons I love this guy. clicky I think anyone who suffers from depression or anxiety or any other disorder that makes them feel like things are pointless would benefit from the insight he shows in this letter __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

10-10-2009, 21:54	#3
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Fantastic analogy imo. __________________ Halycopter

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Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	Thats really lovely. I know a lot of people who have struggled with depression, and this is a really apt comparision....and one I may have to use myself in future!! __________________

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Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	That's bloody wonderful __________________

10-10-2009, 23:01	#6
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Yup I love that guy too in a completely hetrosexual way. It was watching his show on depression that really made me think about it. I also like his analogy. The one I use is that I've got a cold. You know you just get a cold sometimes. Theres no medication to fix it, just stuff that'll get you through it and you have to remember that in a few days you won't have a cold. Its bloody frustrating but it will pass. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Really bizarre thing to notice reading his letter but there's a massive typo - or at least I can't see any form of reasoning as to why it would be written the way it is! "BUT It will be sunny one day. It isn’t under one’s control as to when the *some* comes out, but come out it will. One day." I'm not doubting that the letter was from Stephen Fry, just funny to see an error as obvious as that in a letter from such an educated fellow I worship the man. Top stuff. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

11-10-2009, 08:01	#8
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	He can do No wrong by me & I really am in Awe of this man. His Intellect & memory along with his compassion & own life experience touches so many people in a good way. Major Kudos to Mr Fry. __________________

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Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	Stephen Fry's awesome. I can't find the link but the letter he wrote to himself for the future was amazing. So was his reply. Edit - here it is : http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009...ter-gay-rights __________________ Last edited by Greenlizard0; 12-10-2009 at 08:19.

12-10-2009, 08:11	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I noticed that typo as well Pheebs and was about to post the same thing. Still, lovely analogy. However as he said, there's not much he can do to help her really. __________________ *No No!*