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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He’s going on sabbatical and leaving it open ended in case a new space calls out. This guy is burnt out and considering a career change. I don’t see suicidal. [/quote]

I don't think he's going to attempt suicide on the show but there's no question to me that we are supposed to see suicidal ideation in his behavior. Especially in the last episode. There was an exchange between Robby and Abbot where it is clearly that Abbott was concerned about his friend self harming. Abbot notes that Robby hasn't taken a vacation in a long time, and that it will be a lot of time to "self-reflect" which can be hard. At this point Robby completely stops making eye contact. Then Abbot says "Just make sure you come back, and if it gets dark, call me." At which point Robby gets clearly emotional, is looking down but is clearly upset, yet has a defensive smile on his face, and walks away.

That scene reads as someone in a very dark place, emotionally and mentally, being scared to acknowledge it to a friend who is reading it correctly. Also Abbot is speaking from a place of experience, and last season that had him standing on the edge of the roof and Robby giving him a very similar "pep talk".

Suicidal ideation doesn't mean suicide. But it can mean self-harm and self-destructive behavior. Like riding a motorcycle like a helmet, as Robby does in the first scene of the season. You should be concerned about someone acting the way Robby is acting, WELL before it gets to a point where they might make a suicide attempt. And multiple people close to Robby (Abbott, Dana, the staff psychiatrist) have openly expressed concern about his behavior and mental state. This is more than burn out.[/quote]

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