RIP Fiona.

Never knew her, but sympathies to everyone who did.
Judging by the responses on here she will be missed.
I can only echo the RIP sentiments.

 

Molly Fletcher wrote

I remember her now.

Sad that is.

Condolences all round.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Pip

Indeed. And Fio's partner, family and friends should know that
depression is no one's fault. It's an illness, much like any other.
Harder to treat than some, harder to detect that most. As you say, Pip,
a vile insidious disease. But *no one's* fault.

I've had the briefest and lightest of brushes with it recently, and it's
an awful, frightening experience. I count myself very, very lucky that I
have got away so lightly, and I now guard against it in every waking
moment.

I'm terribly, terribly sorry that Fio wasn't so fortunate.

--
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the ability to unlearn old falsehoods.

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Damn. That's so sad.

RIP Fio.

 

RIP, Fio. I'll never forget the big grin on your face after taking my
ZRX out for a spin at a B/EOSM. May the life you've found be better
than the one you've left behind.

 

my condolences to all of you on the tragic loss of your friend.

 

Same here.I'm.Never knew her but by the posts here she was dearly
loved and or known by many.Depression can come to anyone.It takes no
prisoners and doesn't care what colour or creed you are or your social
status.

I don't believe in god but I accept those who do.If she did then God
rest her soul.

 

It would be very nice, should you post here again, if you could place
your reply below the text to which you are replying: ie. post at the
bottom, as everybody else does.

You might like to have a quick google for the ukrm CBT before putting
your damn great hoof in it again. Thanks.

 

But very easy to condem.

So am I, and I was there.

RIP, Fio, you did later what I meant to do at 14.

Sleep well (I hope)

--
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< gobsmacked > RiP Fio
--

Cheers!
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Red death, to set you free

 

As I say,if you fancy a chat at any point, just SMS and I'll call you
back on my copious free minutes.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Might well take you up ont that tomorrow.

Going to Cabbage helped. Thinking about it, the last time I saw her
looking really happy was at Cabbage. It was both Fiona's and Lisa's
birthdays within a week of it so I bought them both tickets to Cabbage
and made them both fluorescent tie-dye tops. It was also Cabbage's
birthday party too and Eat Static were playing and an absolutely top
night out was had by all.

This is Fiona doing poi on the grass outside:

http://www.dontstayin.com/uk/leeds/west-indian-centre/2005/sep/24/photo-786022

So going to Cabbage seemed like an appropriate way to remeber her. They
even threw a couple of Prodigy tracks into the mix (not their usual
fare) which Fiona would have loved so I danced extra hard for those
ones. All the time I was dancing I was crying but I was also remebering
the good times. Besides one thing I *have* learnt is to let myself cry
when I need to. So it was good - or at least far better than sitting at
home brooding.

Molly.

 

This is the trick I've found, developing decent coping strategies for
things to ensure that you don't give the depression a chance to get
started. And as you say, you have to guard against it all the time,
recognise situations that could kick it off, and move to prevent them.

In my case, I have to be over confident over my actions. If I start
getting into the "what-if" and "maybe" cycle of going over events in
my head then it starts.

I feel sorry for Fiona, it's a shame she couldn't find another way out
rather than the drastic one she took. It does make me glad, though,
that I never went quite that far.

RIP.

 

Thirded. RIP

 

That is rally sad news.

RIP Fio

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RIP Fiona.

Condolences to all her family and friends.

 

Condolences to all concerned, RIP Fio.

 

Ditto.

 

I've just got an email from Anna with adresses for the funeral director
if anywants to send flowers or messages and addresses and an email
address for condolances. If anyone would like them email me at the
above address (remove NOSPAM obviously) as I'd rather not post their
adresses to usenet.

 

Yep, on IRC and was there on the night of the Tale that Big Tony told
down there.

RIP Fio.

I'm genuinely gutted.

Paul.

 

I met fio in irc, and became a good friend of hers. It was a shock to
me to find out what happened, and she will be sadly missed. She was a
great person with a fantastic smile.