Amy Winehouse Dead

[newguy]

I'm not making my comments based on the fact she had drug problems, I know a lot of people with drug problems. I make my comments based on the fact she was a waste of space.

Lets not forget the majority of people with drug and drink problems turn to them because they have major problems in their life or more often then not aren't in a position to change things around. Amy Crackhouse turnt to drink and drug abuse to create an image and help her career. She had things the majority of people can only dream of and had all the resources possible to help her with her problems. She glamourised a world that she herself could easily escape, but few of her fans who may have been influenced by her could. So no she doesn't deserve any respect

I was with you until that part. Just because someone is famous, it doesn't mean that their addiction issues are some kind of PR ploy. The fact that she's dead indicates that this wasn't about creating an image, it was about feeding an addiction. If we were all able to see life in the clear light of day I'm sure we'd all breeze through any issues that came up. Addiction scews some people mindset in quite horrifying ways. You even see it on a low level with some smokers. Logic fades away. As does the ability to listen to common sense. It doesn't mean though, that those who fail to overcome problems that ultimately result in their downfall are human trash. She wasn't out there slitting throats, she was consumed by her addictions. It happens to millions of people via drink, drugs, etc regardless of social standing. Just my take on it of course. I can see why many people are angry at what she did to herself and the people around her, but she's dead now and it seems like an odd time for people to make jokes.

 

[disruptive]

Wasn't she a manic depressive? I'm not going to get involved here, but if someone is suffering from an acute mental illness doesn't that deserve just a little sympathy? Even if she did "do herself" in with drink and drugs. She was clearly suffering the last time I saw her live.

 

[newguy]

I agree with a lot of what you say and I think I should qualify my earlier post. I take no joy from the fact that Amy Winehouse is dead but I equally don't mourn her passing. I've suffered from mental health issues in the past and been sectioned under the mental health act and I know from experience that our health service isn't equipped to deal with mental health disorders and addiction. They usually take the cheapest option which is to drug people, often to the point of being in an almost vegetative state and then send them packing with a prescription.

The problem these days is we want to pick and choose who is deserving of our sympathy. Paedophiles often suffer from terrible mental health issues yet most of us would find anything less than being hung, drawn and quartered too good for them so if we're going to start feeling sorry and making excuses for people who do bad things because of mental health issues we better get ready for some uncomfortable decisions.

Much in the same way, I do agree with aspects of what you're saying. Also with your post to disruptive where you highlight the toll that can be taken on the family and friends of those with relentless mental health issues. I'm genuinlely pleased for you that you've managed to overcome issues that you yourself have faced.