Russell Armstrong Given Pill Before His Suicide

Russell Armstrong and Taylor Armstrong

The website TMZ is reporting, reality star, Russell Armstrong, who was pronounced dead in Los Angeles after hanging himself, requested a Xanax anti-anxiety pill from an actor, in the days leading up to his death. When Armstrong reportedly called to request more Xanax from the actor, he refused to supply him with any more of the pharmaceutical drug, for fear it would lead to abuse.

Xanax and certain other drugs in its class, such as anti-depressants, used to treat mood disorders or depression, can promote intense thoughts of suicide. This is an established medical fact. Furthermore, it is recommended that patients be weaned off the aforementioned type pharmaceutical drugs (gradually decreasing dosages), rather than abruptly stopping all dosages, as it can lead to worse side effects that resemble drug withdrawal and increased depression.

Once again, suicide is not the answer. It is best to be placed on a proper treatment plan by medical professionals, who can monitor your health and frame of mind, rather than resorting to self-medicating.

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Russell Armstrong and Taylor Armstrong

Russell Armstrong, 47, the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, Taylor Armstrong, was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment. Police report Armstrong hanged himself. The couple had been going through a stressful divorce, which was exacerbated by mounting debts, lawsuits and a forthcoming tell-all, which proved too much for Armstrong.

The Bravo network's "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" is supposed to expose the public to a lifestyle of wealth and glamour. However, more often than not, the public finds out the individuals on the "Real Housewives" reality series, are keeping up appearances, facing significant debt and nowhere as wealthy as the show makes them out to be. Many of the shows' stars are in foreclosure, eviction and or bankruptcy.

It's a shame Armstrong took his life. Money and material things are not worth dying for. Money does not define you. Faith and family are what matter. You can recover from financial setbacks. Think rationally and make positive changes to get things back on track. You aren't the first person to experience financial trouble and you won't be the last. There's no shame in that.

We live in difficult economic times. Many people are experiencing financial troubles, but the public must keep things in perspective and realize suicide is not the answer.

Jennifer Aniston Explains New Short Haircut As Not Wanting To Look Like A Fake Housewife

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Last week, Hollywood actress, Jennifer Aniston, cut her hair into a shoulder length bob and lifted the color to a paler shade of blond, stating she does not wish to look like one of the women on the reality show "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills." Ouch!

However, Aniston's previous hair cut and color suited her more. She has great hair and the new bob is nice, but it needs to be a bit shorter at the front to frame her face and bring out her eyes. Still, there's nothing wrong with a change of pace.

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Where the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" have loaded up on weaves (don't pretend, including you, Kim) the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" have stocked up on plastic surgery. Everyone's face is pulled so tight, every emotion evokes the same blank expression.

It's alarming how much plastic surgery they've had and it shows. These are all beautiful women that didn't need it. Wouldn't it be better to have a face with movement and character, while slightly refining little things you aren't happy with.

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It should be noted, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" are taking their first steps towards plastic surgery overkill as well, via the work Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes underwent. (once again, don't pretend). All these women looked better before they went under the knife.