I was saddened this morning when I heard the news about Linkin Park’s lead singer, Chester Bennington. He was found dead at a private residence from an apparent suicide, aged 41.
According to reports, his wife and six children were not present at the scene when it happened and his body was discovered by a housekeeper, soon after which, police officers showed up.
This has left his family, friends and millions of fans around the globe shocked and heartbroken. Chester was a really talented, beloved and successful artist but had a somewhat difficult life battling depression, alcoholism and drug addiction.
The singer had previously hinted in his songs and interviews that he was not at a good place in life and might have been suffering from mental health issues. In fact, in his last interview, he had talked about his battles with depression.
Depression - The Extreme Low of Life
Being in depression is quite literally the extreme low of life that anybody can face. It is a constant battle with your own mind where you have nothing but pain and suffering.
Most people who suffer from depression feel as though they are lost and out of control and each day feels worse than the previous one and life itself starts becoming a burden and almost like a prison.
Therefore we hear many instances of these people committing suicide as their “way out”. In their mind it’s the only and a permanent solution for all their misery.
It’s heart breaking to see many people take this option but there are a lot more who defeat their demons and turn their life around in the most heroic ways and it is these people who should be seen as examples.
Suicide Is Not The Answer
No matter how lost or confused one might feel, there is always a way. Even in the darkest of rooms there is a tiny sliver of light and if one wishes, they can find the same in their lives too.
People often forget that time is the ultimate healer. Things always change. That’s the nature of reality itself. Not everything remains the same. After a dark night, the day is sure to come.
One can always seek help from family, friends, colleagues or heck even the various services that have opened up that pertain to this particular issue.
Suicide is never the answer. The story ends for the person who commits it but the mountain of pain he or she leaves behind for their loved ones is for them to bear and that, in my opinion, is just not fair.
From The Heart
I grew up listening to Linkin Park’s songs. In fact, my interest in music and me learning to sing and play the guitar was because of bands like Linkin Park.
Songs like Numb, In the end, What I’ve done, Bleed It Out, had huge influence on me as a teenager and they still take me back on a nostalgic path, whenever I listen to them.
The world really has lost a great artist today. Rest in peace Chester. Your music shall forever be in our hearts.
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He was the symbol of my childhood. His music literally lifted my spirits during school periods. The lyrics were spot on and this truly big artist will be missed for sure!
I became the "cool" teacher in the school, because I played Linkin Park in class regularly. I got to see them live in 2014. RIP Chester
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2.15% upvote thanks to @rkrijgsman - Hail Eris !Depression or mental illness is a very complicated subject, what many may think is easy and clear cut isn't to the person going through it, especially when the depressed person is in that 'dark place' or with 'tunnel vision'. It's always helpful to be a friend and try to be there to listen, entertain or distract I have found all these to be helpful. Believing in a higher power is often a very good deterrent. My personal phone line has always been open to my friend's and family during anytime should they feel like this. They can attest to this being so. No one is ever too busy to be there for someone. Wish I could've been there for Chester too.
I was completely broken by the news. Not only was Linkin Park my favourite band by a landslide as I grew up, it almost became part of my identity. Or at least giving me so many good memories.
This sums it up very well I think. I know I've felt completely down many times. But most of these experience I don't even remember. They are gone. The mind is an interesting thing, for better and for worse. It can subject you to complete misery, and then proceed as if it never happened.
I hope we all manage to keep that in mind whenever we feel down. That nothing is permanent in this world, and that change always happens if we choose so.
I saw a tweet today that said, something along the lines of, "people aren't suicidal because they want to die, but because they just want the pain of life to stop." Depression is something that is hard to get away from when it's affecting you because it affects every part of your life, whether you show it or not. @sauravrungta you're right - suicide is not the answer. I would also encourage people to reach out for counseling, therapy, or medication if they're feeling suicidal. If anyone reading this is struggling, just know that you are not alone and there are resources to help the pain stop in healthy ways. USA Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 1-800-273-8255.
RIP Chester! Some celebrities that knew him personally are saying Chester would never commit suicide because he loved his kids too much. They told a source of mine in confidence their name would not be released. However there are multiple celebs that knew him personally questioning if this was suicide or in their own words "a hit". Strange stuff going o.
Wouldn't surprise me at all if this was a case of murder disguised as suicide.
Yup me too we will see future will tell I hope :)
I just watched a youtube video interview of he and Mike Shinoda. He said after finishing this last album, he felt the best he had in a long time. He said he was in a very good place in his life.
You see something is very fishy on the whole story of his death I hope the truth will come out one day he was a cool dude and did great music.
When a celebrity commits suicide, it should be listed as 'suicide', because we really don't know if there was foul play, and quite honestly, that is always a possibility when it comes to the entertainment industry.
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Reason, why people go to depression, is when you know you have million of followers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. But in reality, you have no friends in real life. Best outlet is talking to a friend that always there beside you. Hear you and drag you away from an eternal black hole of loneliness. I've been there and found a way to escape it. But indeed we lost another Great Artist .
i've always viewed suicide as a permanent solution to a temporary problem. and it just transfers problems to your 'loved ones' in terms of grief and guilt which they probably don't deserve. there have been many times when i would have rather be dead than in the emotional pain that i was in but was willing to leave my mess for others to clean up. to me suicide is a copout
I belive Depession can lean to stess and then eventully that person loses hope in life. He feels that he cant achive his goals in his life becuase he is at that phase that Depression will take over this motives and take away his smooth life which he had before. I feel those in sad mind, they should be surrounded by positves vibes, and postive enviroment this will help them atleast feel to do something creative in life.When we get into adult fase there will be ups and downs, but its how a person takes those mistakes and has the will to correct his mistakes.
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Well said @shasol!
I can recommend some dose of psychedelics. It helped me get out from depression. I gave some mushrooms my dying grandmother (she have maybe 3 more months of living). Two weeks ago, she was a wreck in terms of psychic. I mean, she had no willing to live. After psychedelic experience, she started to cooperate, she started eat and even smiling :)
I didn't expect such great results!
I am absolutely devastated! I have been listening to their songs all day, I just can't believe it! We are loosing so many beautiful voices this decade, it makes me so sad when all that is churned out nowadays is unthoughtful crap
Very sad news as he was a big part of my teenage years
He had to be in a really BAD place mentally for him to even consider suicide having kids. I would think the smiles of his children would give him the strength to fight depression. Sad news
Can't say I was ever a massive fan of the band but had mad appreciation for how talented and unique a vocalist Chester was with unreal range.
I think it's hard to tell people if something is the answer or not, as someone who has lost a couple of friends to suicide, there is only so much advice you can give because ultimately you don't know how someone else feels and what is going on in their head, it's hard to know if you have ever felt as low as they do right at that moment. R.I.P.
He lived not far from me out here in AZ for a bit... sad indeed.
Suicide is never a solution as you said , it's just people too absorbed in depression that they turn a blind eye to the chances to escape it and there will always be a way out , you just need to accept the hardships of life and face them without fear you are not the only one facing it and you are not alone , the guide to escaping can be a friend family even a stranger you don't know what can happen.
life is precious and those who leave don't know the pain of those left behind
What a terrible news
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Prior to my kidney transplant, I was going to dialysis 3 1/2 hours a day, 3 times a week. I spent many days with my headphones on listening to Linkin Park. Their music helped me through some pretty tough times. Great read. If you can, read my little Linkin Park story. Sad time.
Suicide does not take away the pain, it gives it to someone else.
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This is sad news, used to listen to Linken Park growing up.
Thank you for this article @sauravrungta
I guess, depression does strike everyone at some point. But we need something to hope for, something to hold on to, in the absence of that , all meaning of life is lost.
Perhaps this is a wake-up call to all of us ...
whom can we rely on to vent out , if depression strikes us?
Do we really have someone who accepts us for who we are
"In the End" was such an amazing song. RIP Chester!
I love Linken Park have seen them in concert. RIP Chester.
You are right, suicide is not the answer. To solve your problems, you have to be there to face them. It's sad to see people struggle to the point where suicide seems like the answer.
I survived my suicide attempt.. my depression was really dark and it's exactly what you said your head only gives u one option Suicide. A lot of people look down or judge them for this decision many times the very medications they give u to deal with your depression gives you the thought of suicide . Now I'm an advocate to show people no matter how low we can climb out of it ... happiness is only found within yourself . I regret my decision but my diassociative disorder took over me .. my prayers goes out to all who are thinking they are alone in this you are not. Reach out!
"The story ends for the person who commits it but the mountain of pain he or she leaves behind for their loved ones is for them to bear and that, in my opinion, is just not fair."
Why? Nobody owes you shit. Selfish, me me me. Why should someone have to live in pain to satisfy others?
Note: This is not an endorsement of suicide, simply a highlight of selfishness.
Great post I agree that is was not fair to his children and wife
Feel so sad about Chester :(. You never know what people go through and feel... Face is just a mask and does not truly represent what one thinks and feels. Some people are just good about hiding emotions. May his soul rest in peace.
There was no foul play, there's no mystery to solve. What happened and stated are all facts. One of the band members of LP went into Chester's house and saw it himself before the ambulance came.
Chester wasn't in a good place, the death of Chris Cornell pushed him off the edge and finally to the breaking point. There's just some things in life we don't have full control of, but that's why we prepare ourselves for what's next even if we're not fully sure of the outcome.
I a gree with the title of this articel. Sucide isn't the answer.,there are many ways to solve the problem