HIH Prince Ali Reza (28 April 1966 - 4 January 2011)

[Jaya]

Originally Posted by LadyGabrielle

My deepest sympathies to the royal family. What a tragic loss. So young, so handsome and smart. May you find peace now Prince of Persia.

I am shocked and dismayed.
My deepest regards of condolence are with the family and especially to the Empress Farah.I pray the family has the fortitude to bear the tribulation. God Bless Ali Reza but life to the living.

[jonc93]

What horrible news! My deepest sympathies for the Empress and her Family! I just watched the documentary about Farah, and when she talked about Leila she cried and was extremely sad, It's unfortunate she must go through this again. :(

[stef]

I also want to give my condolences to the family, this is very sad news

[Meljj5]

What devastating news!! I am in shock and deeply saddened. I can't imagine the despair he must have felt. So many Why's and If Only's.....heartbreaking for the family.

[Rossina]

Any news about his funeral?

[lucien]

The late Prince Ali Reza:

ANP Beeldbank

Courtesy ANP

[Kasumi]

Iran shah son's remains to be scattered in Caspian Sea - Reuters
Prince Alireza will be cremated and his remains released into the Caspian sea.

Iranian prince suffered for yers, brother says - Boston Herald

[Ravine]

No date yet, keep checking Reza Pahlavi's website for info.

[Biri]

Originally Posted by reginalix

I know that a happy personal life, the love and the paternity have never prevented somebody from committing suicide. On the contrary to be conscious to be surrounded and the object of the love of formidable persons plunges the depressive person into a bigger shame still. They understand no more why they are depressive.

Are you sure?
Nearly all famous persons who committed suicide (Prince Rudolf, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent van Gogh and many more; excluding those who did it because they were politically finite, for example: Queens Boudicca and Cleopatra, Gaius Petronius Arbiter, Getulio Vargas or Salvador Allende: they all knew that if they hadn't took their lives themselves, they would have met a fate much, much worse.) did this because they didn't feel happy, their families didn't function well, they feel unfullfilled in life and they couldn't find this fulfillment. It's the main cause of depression.
Happy persons wpuld do it for what? For a caprice?
Person who has loving and loved persons around him/her wants to live because he/she has for whom.

[PetraHel]

Originally Posted by Biri

Are you sure?
Nearly all famous persons who committed suicide (Prince Rudolf, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent van Gogh and many more; excluding those who did it because they were politically finite, for example: Queens Boudicca and Cleopatra, Gaius Petronius Arbiter, Getulio Vargas or Salvador Allende: they all knew that if they hadn't took their lives themselves, they would have met a fate much, much worse.) did this because they didn't feel happy, their families didn't function well, they feel unfullfilled in life and they couldn't find this fulfillment. It's the main cause of depression.
Happy persons wpuld do it for what? For a caprice?
Person who has loving and loved persons around him/her wants to live because he/she has for whom.

It sounds logical, but I am not sure if it really works in this way. I have an example in my family - my nephew suffers from depression. He has a loving family around, no financial problems, but it doesn´t help him. That ´s just the ilness that he can´t use the gifts he has.

[Sira]

Originally Posted by jonc93

What horrible news! My deepest sympathies for the Empress and her Family! I just watched the documentary about Farah, and when she talked about Leila she cried and was extremely sad, It's unfortunate she must go through this again. :(

I agree with yo. It is another terrible loss for the Empress and her family.My sincere condolences to the Iranian family.

[rominet09]

Depression is a serious illness and unfortunately love and care of loving people can't do anything about it !

[reginalix]

Originally Posted by Biri

Are you sure?
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Do you know that there are more married depressive persons and with children than of persons who become depressive after a death, a divorce, a separation?
The depression is not only the consequence of an emotional shock, a bitter failure. It’s a disease that we also think of the consequence of the genetics, the heredity etc...
Indeed to be loved can be a protection to counter extremities as the suicide but it also an incitement in certain cases (the person does not want to be any more a burden).
But how many depressives fall in the drug, drink too much, have a practice dangerous sports, knot(tie) incomprehensible liasons? And it makes them more suicidal still.
The depression is really a terrible disease.
And I understands perfectly in which point this Prince and her sister had to suffer, as their loved and loving family, so powerless.

[Rossina]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKEae...layer_embedded

[Duchessmary]

I can't believe how calm he is on making this statement, and how spot on he is.

[claypoint2]

At the risk of sounding insufferably self-righteous, I would recommend that members of these forums refrain from posting their own ideas and impressions about depression unless they have advanced training in psychiatry, psychology, clinical social work, or psychiatric nursing. People who are struggling with depression or any other form of mental illness may read some of the posts above and be easily confused, misled, or made to feel ashamed.

Let me be clear. Not everything that has been said is completely wrong - although some of it is - but therein precisely lies the danger. Because there are kernels of truth contained amidst vast amounts of conjecture and misunderstanding, some of these posts can sound plausible and informed when they are not. I am reminded of the saying: "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

For my part, I have a doctorate (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology and have the privilege of treating many depressed persons in my practice, but I would never dream of speculating or trying to interpret the exact nature of what ailed Prince Alireza without knowing him personally, listening to his own experience of life, and understanding his medical and family histories. To do so would be presumptuous and, in the context of this public forum, potentially damaging to others who may be struggling themselves. As always, my recommendation to anyone who wonders if (s)he might need help is to consult with a primary care doctor and/or a licensed mental health professional.

[NoorMeansLight]

Rossina, thanks for the video! I've been looking for something like this lately. I applaud Prince Reza for his courage and strength.

[Rossina]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U_PTw0LULo

[Rossina]

Originally Posted by NoorMeansLight

Rossina, thanks for the video! I've been looking for something like this lately. I applaud Prince Reza for his courage and strength.

U r welcome .. I posted another one above.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qf1m8opzok

[Kasumi]

A memorial service has been organized in honour of Mr. Pahlavi in Toronto on Friday January 7th from 6-8 p.m. in the Westin Prince Toronto Hotel, for anyone who might want to attend and honour his memory.- CFP