The challenges and personal battles faced by the renowned artist Phyllis Hyman, shed light on the circumstances that led to her deep personal decision to take her own life.
When suffering with depression you can live with a home full of people and still feel alone. Mental illness and this dark energy world killed her not being alone. Some ppl are genuinely at peace being alone.
I go through this myself that’s why I spend most days home alone when I go around people I get social so bad.People get offended that I don’t keep company or care to have friends I don’t even bother my family.Everyone say I’m weird but only who go through it knows.
Reminds of Cheslie Kryst the former Miss USA. Her mother she suffered from Depression. God never intended humans to be praised or exalted. Sadly albeit she was intelligent Phyllis was internally tormented
She’s one of those singers who has the ability to really touch your soul through and through with her music. I often listen to her albums and feel every lyric. I hope she has now found the peace she didn’t in this life.
Many people are very lonely even though they have siblings but still lonely need the love ❤️ and attention from the mother it’s only two of us & I always felt so alone
Her story has always been very scary to me because I too deal with the same mental struggles daily and it’s very hard to want to wake up and get through the day at times
Having my own personal struggles, i can totally sympathize and understand her decision. Its difficult for those who have never battled depression to understand the pain you feel inside that you just want to stop. Im sorry she's gone, may she rest in peace. ❤
I agree with you 100%. People always say that people who commit suicide are selfish. I tell them they couldnt be more incorrect. People who commits suicide are usually in mental and/or physical pain and they just want the pain to stop. Suicide is the last act to stop the horrendous pain. :(
Sounds like more self love is needed. You may be running from yourself. Self should feel like home whether anyone is around or not. I wish you all the best and healing. 💜
The cure for depression is to praise God, count your blessings, and love others as you love yourself. Ingratitude is an open door to "depression" (spirit of heaviness). ISAIAH 61 Good News for the Oppressed 1The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. 2He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. 3To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Philippians 4: 4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice! 5Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me-everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
So absolutely heartbreaking she let her addiction to drugs & depression lead her down this sad road & tragic end of her life - She obviously had so much potential & talent
No mention of how the industry took advantage and control of her talent. The depression didn't just happen it came from toxic abuse be it in ANY form. I'm a collector of music and love to sing...😢 Her greatness was underrated.❤❤❤
Yes, but she was diagnosed with bi polar disease. Let's not blame others . So many in the business have been taken advantage of, but they persevere and do not kill themselves.
Truly a great artist that I had the opportunity to see many times. I couldn't resist the beauty and voice. If you can find a video of her singing "meet me in the moon" on a small set live, it is outstanding.
She could sing anything she wants!! I don t know why she was damned in love!! She gone much too soon One of the most beautiful voice i ever hear in the RnB music
My wife and I were at the Apollo that day, the whispers And comedian Monique came on stage and announced her death. An extraordinary talent gone to soon😔💖
@@nicoleharrington9086 she had a lot of loss she committed suicide she left a note stating how this dirty dude had did her wrong he was a horrible dude she was a beautiful woman
@@Not_Always Bipolar disorder runs in her family. She and her relatives were diagnosed. Just because she mightve self-medicated with street drugs doesn't mean she didn't have a clinical mental problem outside of substance abuse.
I guarantee if Whitney stood up to Clive like Phyllis did (and to her own family for that matter) she'd still be alive today. Whitney was mega successful, yes, but I don't think she was ever happy, just like Phyllis. They both had more in common then it appeared.
Here's a legendary talent who's story NEEDS to a told. Phyllis Hyman was such beautiful singer!! Her range was 2nd to none even compare to Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey. Somebody should tell her story
I love many of the great female vocalists from Dinah Washington to Nancy Wilson to Mahailia Jackson to Aretha to Roberta Flack and loved Phyllis just as much. Just being in the company of those greats proved she was a great singer. I enjoyed learning about her early life, but regret that the moderator focused on drugs more than her mental problems and love life . Which according to her long time agent and friend along with her unhappiness at not being a bigger star were fundamental causes of her unhappiness and suicide attempts. The Moderator missed the fact that " Somewhere In My Lifetime " was the first song that propelled her voice to be considered among the best we've heard. I often use her career as an example of how record company management can decide how big a star someone becomes. For example two singers whose voices were far less special and qualitative Janet Jackson ( whispers ), and Beyonce ( great example of marketing propelling stardom ) had far more success with far less talent. She may be gone , but I will continue to enjoy the 20 or so songs in my collection for the rest of my life. Thanks Phyllis for the joy your music brought to the World. Hopefully, someone has told that newscaster she was not just a " Jazz Singer "!
@@CajunKing. I think what the poster is implying is that it's conjecture and sensationalism to say that she died from loneliness rather than as a result of her substance use and manic depression. "Loneliness" is also not taking accountability for what she may have been going through physiologically, and therefore could've treated with lifestyle changes, with substances and bipolar disorder. With that being said, that's just general reported facts. If there was more contributing to the negative side of her psyche, then only her and God knew what it was. I read somewhere that she didn't like the aging process all that much.
I Was, Very Much, In Love With Her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She Would Have, NEVER Been, Lonely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Would Have Been Her Shoulder, GLADLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HER DEATH, UTTERLY, BROKE MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE DESERVED, SO MUCH, BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I see Bill checking to see if she's enjoying the drink he made for her; but seriously, at least this disease is getting more attention, it's hard living every day as if you're going through life because surviving is what humans are supposed to do; thankfully I have a great support system and try not to think too much
love her and her songs why the best leave some soon.another Minnie Ripetone, please forgive me i hope spell her last name right. Your know who i talking about . The good singer are gone to early . Bless all
All you have to say about people in the Limelight and movie stars is how tragically they died don't you think then somebody has caused their death one way or the other
Most people with chronic or intermittent depression are suffering from undiagnosed mental conditions.If they use psychoactive substances, it's usually an attempt to cope with the inner turmoil. By the way, sugar, chocolate, caffeine (+ more) are psychoactive substances...they're just not illegal.
Totally untrue. The music industry destroyed Phyllis Hyman. She refused to "crossover" and/or "sell out". She knew she had a much more unique talent than Whitney Houston or Donna Summer. Arista signed on Whitney and voila, Phyllis and other talents were "let go". Phyllis was alone but she was not at all lonely.
People can be lonely thru life by way of a divorce, abandonment, death of family/friends, moving away, mentally, emotionally, work, etc. It can be harder for those who are introverts. People have to remember that you can change your life for the better. It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone and seek new adventure. Dont be afraid to try something new and invigorating. Life is too short not to.🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂Trust me, you're not alone❤❤❤❤❤❤ We're all in this together.
