A man described by his family as 'a brilliant friend, a brilliant father and a brilliant person” took his own life, an inquest ruled.
Martin Robinson, 44, had a history of mental health issues and his condition had deteriorated throughout the year before his death on August 26.
At an inquest held at Accrington Town Hall, Coroner Kate Bissett told the court that Martin's death was impulsive and impacted by the effects of alcohol.
However, she identified how the support shown by the family was unwavering and that Martin was lucky to have a team of people around him over many years.
Ms Bissett said: “Martin was very lucky to have the team of people over many years. It is a battle and when you have your own lives to live it can feel like herding cats at any given time.
“It is not the fault of the person, and you should all be commended for the support over a number of years and from my position he was nothing but very well loved.”
A statement read out by Martin's father Nigel stated that despite his history of mental health and anxiety issues, he didn’t admit that he had a problem.
He said that after taking a course of antidepressants he would say that he was fine and stop taking them.
The court heard how Martin, from Burnley, had taken an overdose in 2016 which resulted in him requiring a liver transplant that was performed successfully.
However, a statement from his father stated that his anxiety levels increased as a result as he was told it would last for a minimum of 10 years.
A statement read out by his partner Mandy Hawk explained that she had noticed six months into their relationship that he suffered from mental health issues, and he told her that he had a borderline personality disorder.
She said that his struggles with his mental health were visible, especially after he had an alcoholic drink with him regularly banging his head against things.
After a weekend in Blackpool Martin met Mandy and she said that it was clear he had been drinking and she left to avoid an argument.
She awoke to four deleted WhatsApp messages and a phone call where he seemed in pain saying "it hasn't worked".
Martin's friend Steven visited the property and found him hanging.
The final message sent by Martin to Mandy said: “I love you and I am sorry”.
Mandy said in her statement: “I know he struggled with his mental health before, and I didn’t want it to be true and I miss him so much.”
His ex-partner Dawn Hayner said she believed that the effects of alcohol had led to the decision to end his life, and it was something he “would never have dreamed of if he was not under the influence of alcohol.”
Ms Bissett added: “I have no doubt it was impulsive, and it was impacted by alcohol and it was from the down of that roller coaster that he attempted to end his life.
“He loved his children and his family very much and he did really try to overcome his mental health difficulties.”
Detective Inspector Shaun Kelly Maitland said that there was no suspicious circumstance about Martin’s death.
Ms Bissett concluded that Martin died from suicide.
If you are struggling with your mental health, contact Samaritans by calling 116 123, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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