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Matthew Perry Quotes: The world is remembering the late ‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry on his 1st death anniversary. Loved by millions of fans around the globe, Matthew Perry passed away last year on October 28, reportedly due to ‘acute effects of ketamine.’ The death of Matthew Perry, who received widespread recognition for portraying Chandler Bing in the classic television series ‘Friends’, has had a significant effect on fans worldwide. 

In addition to his talent for comedy and catchy one-liners, Matthew was a strong supporter of mental health awareness. In his books and conversations, Matthew talked candidly about these difficulties, frequently offering advice for those who deal with the same issues. He was a likeable character and a ray of light for people struggling with their mental health because of his ability to tackle such delicate subjects with humour and candour. Here are some beautiful quotes by Matthew Perry on mental health that you should definitely read. 

Matthew Perry's Quotes On Mental Health

A lot of people think that addiction is a choice. A lot of people think it's a matter of will. That has not been my experience. I don't find it to have anything to do with strength.

There are two ways to go when you hit that crossroads in your life: There is the bad way when you sort of give up, and then there is the really hard way when you fight back. I went the hard way and came out of it okay. Now, I'm sitting here and doing great.

Trying to overcome addiction is one of the hardest things for a person to do. And the fact that I had to do it under the scrutiny of the tabloid press at first made it seem even more difficult. But in fact, it oddly ended up being a plus. Because of the tabloid stuff, it wasn't like I could walk into a bar and order a drink.

To be a comedian, you have to have some darkness behind it. I certainly draw on my past, and it helps.

My feeling on therapy is it's a luxury, and if you're fortunate enough to get some smart people to talk to about life, then that's fortunate and you should go for it.

When I was younger, I used humour as a tool to avoid getting too serious with people - if there was deep emotional stuff going on, then I would crack a joke to defuse the situation.

My mind is out to kill me, and I know it. I am constantly filled with a lurking loneliness, a yearning, clinging to the notion that something outside of me will fix me. But I had had all that the outside had to offer!

And have you ever stood on the water's edge and tried to stop the wave? It goes on regardless of what we do, regardless of how hard we try. The ocean reminds us that we are powerless in comparison.

You never know where one thing will lead... I guess the lesson is, to take every opportunity, because something might come of it.

Find a friend who’ll quit something with you—you’ll be amazed at what that does for a friendship.

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