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A terrible tragedy: Dan Haubert of Ticketstumbler (fallentimes) has passed away

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Re: A terrible tragedy: Dan Haubert of Ticketstumbler (fallentimes) has passed away

#71
A tragic loss. Dan was smart, dedicated, funny, and always a pleasure to talk to.

Please: If you ever find yourself despairing, reach out to your friends, co-founders, parents, investors, someone. They are much more likely to understand than you may think.

Re: A terrible tragedy: Dan Haubert of Ticketstumbler (fallentimes) has passed away

#76
post #18

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Was there a note or some type of reason? Dan seemed perfectly normal in his conversation.

No. Nobody suspected anything including me, family, friends, and his girlfriend

The kind of person that is involved in a startup is typically smart enough to be able to hide the symptoms of depression. These are people who are used to achieving great things and so hiding vulnerabilities is something they get very good at.

My thoughts and condolences go out to you and the people affected by this tragedy.

Re: A terrible tragedy: Dan Haubert of Ticketstumbler (fallentimes) has passed away

#77
post #51

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Unfortunately, the way I found him pretty much rules that out. I'm foregoing description to be kind to family and friends, but it wasn't something you accidently do. A couple minor things he did directly beforehand which would seem completely innocuous to everybody but me also gives me confidence in the conclusion.

the way I found him I didn't realize until seeing this that you were the person who found him. Please don't be afraid to seek counselling if you have flashbacks / nightmares / difficulty sleeping / etc -- post-traumatic stress disorder is very commonly experienced by those who find suicide victims.

Maybe its just me, but there seems to be a stigma regarding the act of seeking counseling. However, people should seek counseling just as often as they would a general practitioner as the mind needs just as much care to stay healthy as does the body. In any case, it's immensely gratifying to have someone who you know will not feel burdened by your issues and can offer you guidance through a very troublesome period of life.
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