The Couch interviews Charmaine Dragun

[Nevawake]

You can see her SAD eyes. She is trying hard. Depression has no limits to how low u can feel. i was put on efexor for a short time. it seemed to work but after 2 weeks i got VERY senstive to every thought. BROTHER! u have no idea. Im not talking depression but a hell i cant describe. i told my Doctor you could have given me 20 million dollars in a suit case and any woman in the world. even my own island. OR a shotgun. id have the shotgun. I quit my effexor straight away. then the hell left.

[muck47]

so sad. my cousin committed suicide a few years back, and i swear im still not over it.

[19pkatet]

Around 3:17, Charmaine sounds kind of distracted and "her own pain in her own words" is exactly right. If you think back to a time when you were really depressed, it's hard not to be influenced by the power of that memory. Tragic ending.

[farang82]

"show any leg"? what an idiot, it wasn't even funny, just awkward

[kbahboh]

i dont get how they can write that Fred was "fortunate enough to me Charmaine"?!!!!

i sincerely thank god i never had met her through all those years i worked at channel 10 as a cameraman.

i say that because when she did pass away,everyone that had MET her wouldve been so shattered,so hurt and upset that its unthinkable,where as i having never met her,was upset but not much as those people who wouldve met her

[Kenmorfdublin]

Why is that guy conducting the interview from inside that orange couch?

[BlackhawksRBallin]

@Kenmorfdublin ahahaha

[Kenmorfdublin]

@Sunsuperman You and others here are over analysing, she doesn't look scared at all.

If she hadn't killed herself no one would have read anything into any of this, just a normal interview.

[pomegranateish]

who doesn't like comedies? that is a sure sign of mental illness.

[pomegranateish]

she mispronounced mispronunciation

[elektroindi]

I actually noticed around 3:17, she seemed a little confused. In a nutshell, I felt that it was her pain in her own words. So very sad. RIP Charmaine.

[smnmntl]

Who's the guy interviewing?

[fichan25052505]

i can see a lot of sadness in her expression, she is trying her best to hide it. it is such a tragedy that she died. this just shows how important it is to speak up about your depression.

[pollockdonald]

yeah i noticed that too what a shame such a beautiful girl

[alleye5onme1986]

yes your absolutely correct, my personal view is that she was in the wrong business because she seemed so nice and caring...i think she must have come across a lot of people with strong personalities and that affected her....i think she was very reliant and moving away from her family really hurt her and she probably did not have any choice but to move to sydney

[lalalachachacha0123]

she always seemed so simley and bubbly and I always loved listening to the news because she had a great big smile. i didnt see it happening to her

[rambydave]

Depression is a killer like cancer. People just don't get it.

[strke69]

Depression is an illness like any other,those who think otherwise have no clue.Just because she was beautiful and successful does that mean she wasn't suffering.She was in real pain and unless you go through it personally you have no idea period.

[seithkein2]

It's a damn shame that the world had to lose such an amazing person. RIP

[soggymoggy3]

fuckin beauty

[downjones72]

If I had ever met her, I would have fallen in love on the spot. What a presence she had.

[LoveTruthVeryMuch]

Yes, very sad. I had met Mark on many occasions and he did always seem to be very withdrawn. Yet I had no idea his depressive thoughts were so deep. RIP Mark, it was wonderful to have met you and spoken with you. I hope you have now found the peace you sought.

[ilovecoffeeeveryday]

Mark Priestley also took his own life and Charmaine's mother has reached out to the Priestley family.

[LoveTruthVeryMuch]

RIP beautiful angel. Miss your smile.

[tskimmi]

Charmaine, I was deeply saddened the day I learned of your passing here in the US. I remain sad every time I come to your websites. I too suffer from depression and it has it's moments especially when they keep switching your meds. Angel I hope you and Richard Jeni are sharing a laugh or two?

[LoveTruthVeryMuch]

I miss you Charmaine and your wonderful smile. Thinking about you this morning. RIP beautiful angel.

[mwodan]

Just what we need, another religious fanatic. It's a complex disease, dickhead. No one is waiting for some "be positive/grateful what you have" remarks.

[ToferMc]

lol so fcuking true

[itsageoffrushthing]

Thank you for saying that. It is indeed an illness like any other. People just do not understand. I know what I have- a close, wealthy family, lots of friends, dreams, accepted into a fantastic university...but I want to die! It's nothing to do with my situation, nor my upbringing...it's a chemical imbalance in my brain.

[asherbdurand]

get the chemicals to balance the imbalance.....don't leave those who love you behind.......

[itsageoffrushthing]

Never that easy for those of us with treatment-resistant, non-reactive (not related to life circumstances) depression. For those like me who are on their 8th/9th/10th different medication, it does get rather tiring and frustrating. Nothing we can do though, everyone reacts differently to antidepressants.

[Nevawake]

I can only respect her very much. I suffer Major depression. I dont know why. I exercise, I have great outlook. Where extremly lucky. But my depression can get so bad that i can lose my brain functions. Just sit on the chair in a fog. A voice in my head"Whats happening to me?" Thats all! Then a major panic attack as i feel im losing my mind. The fear is so intense that suicide is fearless. This interview i can feel she is trying. Depression is real. I cannot work. Live with mum. Sad. And in debt

[LoveTruthVeryMuch]

We miss you heaps Charmaine and your beautiful smile. Never forget you as long as we live.

[seekallthetruth]

I have not forgotten you Charmaine. I think about you a lot. Sleep in peace beautiful angel.

[seithkein2]

I don't get, why would someone as successful and good looking want to die. I'm shocked by her death.

[andjb1]

thank you for sharing this video, that was a lovely interview

[anthonyok]

god bless char :)

[NathFilms]

R.I.P i get pretty sad seeing stuff of her. hope she is in peace.

[seekallthetruth]

nurran0696, we will not allow your disgusting behaviour and comments to tarnish our loving memories and love for Charmaine. May God forgive you and your horrendous comments.

[daimon1000]

trying to get a rise out of people are you? Well you are too pathetic to justify an emotional response. Have a nice day!

[TheCouchTV]

Comments deleted. That's just weak.

[wmvaux]

such a shame

[lilly8858]

She seems lovely...so sad.

[candyismydarling]

Yeah, who would have guessed she was so fucked up and mental.....?

[yaz996]

I know my comment befor was not tolerated but all i am saying is my opinion that she sould not kill her self .There are 1000 's of people dieing a day in war and u r worring about her doing this to her self . And who the hell do you think you are to tell me my opinion is not tolerated. All i have to say don't be an moron and commit suicde.

[tendonplucker]

She threw herself off a cliff. Until you do the same, you'll never understand the pain she had. You think it was easy for her to do that? Depression is a disease, and has nothing to do with how well or bad things are in your life. Sure, you can get upset, but depression is something totally different and it is one of the worst pains a person can have. Far worse than any physical pain, and it is usually the kind, loving and gentle people who have to cop it. Rest In Peace.

[Torchmark]

Correction: Depression is a CONDITION and it's people like you who make it worse because they insist it's a disease.

[yaz996]

She shouldn't have killed her self good by. She killed her self from desperation.

[lifecoachvalentino]

We miss you Charmaine. RIP beautiful angel.

[ruantengyi]

so young to live, so young to die

[Nevawake]

Sad Eyes. I cant focus on her to much it tears me apart. The one death that is so powerful. And i never met her.

[monarofreak]

Not blaming ten, but i honestly don't know the reason why they produce their perth bulletin in sydney. There would obviously be a reason for it that i don't know about but i for the life of me can't figure it. I can't help but think had she been in perth around childhood friends and her parents she may have beaten her depression. R.I.P charmaine and any of her loved ones reading this STAY STRONG this angel is forever looking over you.

[mwodan]

Thanks.

To me (being Dutch) this video gave me the best insight into the personality of this young woman, I've never known off, before her death.

Obviously some of her inner trouble shone through during the interview.

Very sad she lost the battle against this terrible disease.

May she rest in peace.