Matthew perry died

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Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

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For those that say his saying and acting like he was sober means it probably wasn’t current drug use: this former child actor died. He was living in a sober house but his dad said he was struggling with addiction:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/former-child-star-evan-ellingson-dies-at-35/ar-AA1jwksf?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=baaa311f98cc4cec88ba00e54f56ce65&ei=7

We don’t know yet why Perry died, but my cousin’s son struggled for 10 years with a pill addiction. He seemed to clean up his act, became an EMT, and lectured kids on how drugs could have ruined his life forever. In his mid 20s, he was found dead at the fire station sleeping quarters, of a drug overdose. All family and coworkers thought he was clean.

Another friend died of an overdose, found dead at his office desk by his secretary after her lunch break. He’d been a drug addict for years. Lost his wife, his 4 kids and eventually his law license. After a 5 year suspension, it was restored and he appeared to be doing great. Began practicing law again, rebuilt a practice and clientele.

We don’t know, what we don’t know.

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Anonymous wrote:For those that say his saying and acting like he was sober means it probably wasn’t current drug use: this former child actor died. He was living in a sober house but his dad said he was struggling with addiction:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/former-child-star-evan-ellingson-dies-at-35/ar-AA1jwksf?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=baaa311f98cc4cec88ba00e54f56ce65&ei=7

We don’t know yet why Perry died, but my cousin’s son struggled for 10 years with a pill addiction. He seemed to clean up his act, became an EMT, and lectured kids on how drugs could have ruined his life forever. In his mid 20s, he was found dead at the fire station sleeping quarters, of a drug overdose. All family and coworkers thought he was clean.

Another friend died of an overdose, found dead at his office desk by his secretary after her lunch break. He’d been a drug addict for years. Lost his wife, his 4 kids and eventually his law license. After a 5 year suspension, it was restored and he appeared to be doing great. Began practicing law again, rebuilt a practice and clientele.

We don’t know, what we don’t know.

Is anyone saying he was acting sober? There was a DCUM thread just before his death flagging his sudden frequent posting on Instagram. In any event, whether he relapsed or not is beside the point. This essay says it better than I could.

How society is still failing Matthew Perry
Perry's pending toxicology report is the talk of Hollywood. He deserves better than that.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/matthew-perry-cause-death-buzz-reveals-addiction-blind-spot-rcna123585

"But perhaps it’s not a question of understanding. Perhaps we are so attached to judgment we can’t pass up an easy mark. If Perry was high, it was his own fault he died. And if he wasn’t, isn’t that sad?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those that say his saying and acting like he was sober means it probably wasn’t current drug use: this former child actor died. He was living in a sober house but his dad said he was struggling with addiction:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/former-child-star-evan-ellingson-dies-at-35/ar-AA1jwksf?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=baaa311f98cc4cec88ba00e54f56ce65&ei=7

We don’t know yet why Perry died, but my cousin’s son struggled for 10 years with a pill addiction. He seemed to clean up his act, became an EMT, and lectured kids on how drugs could have ruined his life forever. In his mid 20s, he was found dead at the fire station sleeping quarters, of a drug overdose. All family and coworkers thought he was clean.

Another friend died of an overdose, found dead at his office desk by his secretary after her lunch break. He’d been a drug addict for years. Lost his wife, his 4 kids and eventually his law license. After a 5 year suspension, it was restored and he appeared to be doing great. Began practicing law again, rebuilt a practice and clientele.

We don’t know, what we don’t know.

Is anyone saying he was acting sober? There was a DCUM thread just before his death flagging his sudden frequent posting on Instagram. In any event, whether he relapsed or not is beside the point. This essay says it better than I could.

How society is still failing Matthew Perry
Perry's pending toxicology report is the talk of Hollywood. He deserves better than that.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/matthew-perry-cause-death-buzz-reveals-addiction-blind-spot-rcna123585

"But perhaps it’s not a question of understanding. Perhaps we are so attached to judgment we can’t pass up an easy mark. If Perry was high, it was his own fault he died. And if he wasn’t, isn’t that sad?"

I think it’s natural for people to look at a public situation like this and have thoughts, judgmental, empathetic, whatever.

[Anonymous]

I am sad regardless of the toxicology report. I am hoping for a clean one because he made it to sobriety. Terrible disease.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those that say his saying and acting like he was sober means it probably wasn’t current drug use: this former child actor died. He was living in a sober house but his dad said he was struggling with addiction:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/former-child-star-evan-ellingson-dies-at-35/ar-AA1jwksf?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=baaa311f98cc4cec88ba00e54f56ce65&ei=7

We don’t know yet why Perry died, but my cousin’s son struggled for 10 years with a pill addiction. He seemed to clean up his act, became an EMT, and lectured kids on how drugs could have ruined his life forever. In his mid 20s, he was found dead at the fire station sleeping quarters, of a drug overdose. All family and coworkers thought he was clean.

Another friend died of an overdose, found dead at his office desk by his secretary after her lunch break. He’d been a drug addict for years. Lost his wife, his 4 kids and eventually his law license. After a 5 year suspension, it was restored and he appeared to be doing great. Began practicing law again, rebuilt a practice and clientele.

We don’t know, what we don’t know.

This is so true. DP here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

Is there DNA that makes you an addict? And if it’s truly a disease and you recognize your addiction then you know to stay away from drugs/alcohol just like a diabetic knows to stay away from sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am sad regardless of the toxicology report. I am hoping for a clean one because he made it to sobriety. Terrible disease.

agree. i just finished his book. i want so badly for him to have been clean but either way his death is very, very sad.
my teens had recently discovered friends and i’ve been watching with them. matthew perry brought much joy to this world.
i hope he died at peace.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

Is there DNA that makes you an addict? And if it’s truly a disease and you recognize your addiction then you know to stay away from drugs/alcohol just like a diabetic knows to stay away from sugar.

Such ignorance re: diabetes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

Is there DNA that makes you an addict? And if it’s truly a disease and you recognize your addiction then you know to stay away from drugs/alcohol just like a diabetic knows to stay away from sugar.

Such ignorance re: diabetes.

How so?
I'm diabetic. This makes perfect sense to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For those that say his saying and acting like he was sober means it probably wasn’t current drug use: this former child actor died. He was living in a sober house but his dad said he was struggling with addiction:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/former-child-star-evan-ellingson-dies-at-35/ar-AA1jwksf?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=baaa311f98cc4cec88ba00e54f56ce65&ei=7

We don’t know yet why Perry died, but my cousin’s son struggled for 10 years with a pill addiction. He seemed to clean up his act, became an EMT, and lectured kids on how drugs could have ruined his life forever. In his mid 20s, he was found dead at the fire station sleeping quarters, of a drug overdose. All family and coworkers thought he was clean.

Another friend died of an overdose, found dead at his office desk by his secretary after her lunch break. He’d been a drug addict for years. Lost his wife, his 4 kids and eventually his law license. After a 5 year suspension, it was restored and he appeared to be doing great. Began practicing law again, rebuilt a practice and clientele.

We don’t know, what we don’t know.

Is anyone saying he was acting sober? There was a DCUM thread just before his death flagging his sudden frequent posting on Instagram. In any event, whether he relapsed or not is beside the point. This essay says it better than I could.

How society is still failing Matthew Perry
Perry's pending toxicology report is the talk of Hollywood. He deserves better than that.
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/matthew-perry-cause-death-buzz-reveals-addiction-blind-spot-rcna123585

"But perhaps it’s not a question of understanding. Perhaps we are so attached to judgment we can’t pass up an easy mark. If Perry was high, it was his own fault he died. And if he wasn’t, isn’t that sad?"

I think it’s natural for people to look at a public situation like this and have thoughts, judgmental, empathetic, whatever.

NP. Of course it’s natural to have a thought, or even a judgment. That is understandable, and OK.

What’s not OK is for people to use their thoughts as facts, and then go parading about the Internet, posting things like “He MUST have been high” or “It’s too bad he couldn’t stay sober.” Keep your thoughts and judgments in your head, at least until facts are known.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

Which Survivor winner was this? That's so awful.
I definitely have a genetic predisposition to addiction. It's very hard to explain to people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel really sad when I see the tributes to him. They are mostly of long ago anecdotes and acknowledgment that they had lost touch over the years. I guess he introduced Jonathan Silverman and his wife. They used to text him on their anniversary to thank him. He would write back, best thing I ever did, or something like that. Gag, what self centered people. I know it’s hard to love an addict and no one deserves to be treated poorly by him. But knowing how lonely he was, it just feels really obnoxious to text him about their happiness when he was probably dealing with a lot some of those years. It’s like everyone else grew up, I’m sure some of these people did drugs with him. But he just continued on and ended up so lonely. Really sad.

hmm, I see it differently. I'd be delighted to be remembered for such an important part in another person's life, and grateful they thought of me that way.

He hid his addiction for years so pretty sure no one knew how lonely he was but it part it was his own fault. He brought his loneliness on himself. No one wants to be around an addict and someone drifting in and out of consciousness because they are so high on their drugs.

You are so ignorant. He was prescribed drugs by his doctor for an accident; unfortunately, he quickly became addicted. Those same pills sit unused on my shelf following a surgery because I simply cannot tolerate them. I could easily sell them on the street to someone who would pay their last dollar for something that I couldn’t stomach more than one, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell for us.

There is a winner of “Survivior” who was in his early 20s when he won the game. He had never had alcohol until the post-ceremony victory party that night. He became addicted to alcohol that night, and very nearly died over many years of heavy drinking. To think that entire cast likely toasted with the same few bottles of champagne. The same champagne that you or I use to celebrate milestones is the very thing that almost destroyed this man. Again, simply because that’s genetically, biologically, physiologically how the chips fell.

Stop with the blame. It doesn’t help. You can’t shame addicts into sobriety. And I am proud of Matthew Perry for fighting for his life, for his sobriety, and for his legacy of helping others do the same.

Which Survivor winner was this? That's so awful.
I definitely have a genetic predisposition to addiction. It's very hard to explain to people.

Survivor: China, Todd Herzog. He is in recovery, at least the last time I saw an article about him, and was engaged. I hope he’s still doing well.

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Anonymous wrote:I am sad regardless of the toxicology report. I am hoping for a clean one because he made it to sobriety. Terrible disease.

I still feel really sad about his death as well. I am hoping the toxicology report comes back clean. I think it will show an antidepressant and maybe something non addictive/controlled like Buspar or Trazodone.

[Anonymous]

The Instagram postings regarding Mattman were for a new show he was hoping to do with a Batman type character.