Break Up Led to Suicide / myLot

Boston, Massachusetts

September 29, 2015 9:53pm CST

I read today that Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend has been found dead and it has been ruled a suicide. Apparently, they dated on and off for several months and recently broke up. The suicide note that she left mentioned the break-up and their relationship problems. It is thought that the end of their relationship was a motivating factor in her decision to take her life. I find it very sad that anyone would be so despondent over a relationship that they would commit suicide. And I wonder if I am being cynical or mean when I think that by leaving a note that pretty much blames her decision on the break-up, if her suicide was meant to be, at least in part, an attempt to make Carrey feel guilty. After all, having an ex-lover kill herself is bound to cause anyone to feel a little responsible. It's something that could haunt a person for the rest of his life. It's very sad that she based the worth of her life on a relationship, and also that Jim Carrey will now have to wonder whether had he done anything differently, if she would still be alive.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

30 Sep 15

I hope he doesn't take it too personal, even if it did end horribly, he didn't force her to do it, it was still her choice and her decision. that is also a pretty permanent solution to a temp. problem, sad she couldn't have just gone and gotten help

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

So many people think it solves the problems, but it leaves problems for all those left behind. In that way, it's tragic all around.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

30 Sep 15

@Rollo1 That it is.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

30 Sep 15

It's very wrong to end one's life , much more blame it to somebody and make that somebody guilty of it for the rest of his life

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

I agree with you on both those points.

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Baconstripsxxx

@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18025)

• Torrington, Connecticut

30 Sep 15

Yea Jim Carrey must be a mess about it!

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189792)

• Boise, Idaho

30 Sep 15

He seems to not have much luck in the love department. I wonder how much he really cares. He seems sort self interested.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

I have to agree with you on that. But, of course, we don't really know what anyone is like deep down. They say though, that Jerry Lewis has a bad temper and is not nice to be around. And he spent his life as a slapstick comedian and philanthropist. So, who knows what Jim Carrey is like in person?

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189792)

• Boise, Idaho

30 Sep 15

@Rollo1 .......The girls just keep adding up though. McCarthy left him and she is married with kids now.

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alina

@swissheart (6482)

• Romania

30 Sep 15

I feel really really sorry whenever I hear about such cases but still I think that this people have some sorts of illness

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

She was obviously in an emotionally disturbed state and needed professional help.

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Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

30 Sep 15

Sadly, when someone takes their life because a relationship ended, they believe it is because that person ruined their lives, and they leave that note in the hope that it will then ruin that persons life, it is all so sad and twisted and messed up.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

Her way of thinking about this certainly was messed up. It's sad.

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Baconstripsxxx

@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18025)

• Torrington, Connecticut

30 Sep 15

So sad and heartbreaking! She was soo young!

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

Unfortunately, she made her life all about being some star's girlfriend.

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Glen

@glenniah (1197)

• Mandurah, Australia

30 Sep 15

I hope that Jim Carrey comes to see that he wasn't responsible. Several months is really not long enough to get to know anybody. I believe that if someone wants to end their lives they will eventually do so. It is very sad.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

In this kind of situation, no one is responsible except the person who committed the act. I wonder if this was a desperate bid for attention and she didn't mean to actually succeed?

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (148720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Sep 15

It is sad when anyone does something like that. To bad a friend did not see any signs of her doing that and would have helped her.

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sofs

@sofssu (23660)

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30 Sep 15

I am always so saddened by these things. Why do people believe that their worth depends on someones acceptance.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

30 Sep 15

Self-esteem is very important, also a real understanding of the purpose of life.

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Michael Mansary

@mikemans (131)

• Kingston, Jamaica

30 Sep 15

That is so sad...hmmmmmm

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The Horse

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Oct 15

I'd have to agree with your interpretation. It sounds like a part of her intent was to make him think about his role in her decision.

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AnjaP

@Rollo1 (16676)

• Boston, Massachusetts

1 Oct 15

So not worth it, just to get revenge on an ex-lover.

sourav

@sparial02 (858)

• India

30 Oct 15

Yes it is not wise though as you are always have other options.. But also you don't know what the man or woman going through after break up.. What's going on their head.. You just can't define anyone.. But personally i think if you are going to kill yourself after break up, then you have a loser kind of mind... You never learnt how to live the life properly..