By By Lynn Curwin Jan 12, 2012 in World North Royalton - Scott Bickel, a competitive eater and writer from Ohio, was found dead on Jan 11, after he posted a suicide message on Facebook. The Bickel had posted a message on his By the time you read this letter, my suicide will be completed. If you have any questions, ask Brianne Davala. I cared about her so much. My body is at the bottom of the Rt. 82 bridge in the Brecksville/Macedonia area. I MAXED out my energy, intelligence, and love EVERYDAY of my life till it eventually burned out my existence from the horrific pain of my life. Brianne is a wonderful person. I am so thankful to be a part of eachother. I'm truly sorry, but the pain of my life was incredibly deep and strong. Find my online bio from Xlibris; it will answer MANY of your questions. Study about BIPOLAR and help people everywhere. Use my life story and passions to INSPIRE AND BETTER THE WORLD!!! THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU! THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS IS THE ULTIMATE LIFE ADVENTURE Shortly before that he had posted a message about living with bipolar disorder, saying that he was in a manic state much of the time, with enough energy to be able to stay up for days at a time and feeling as if his brain had no limits or boundaries. He added that although it sounds amazing, horrors come with it and his "heart goes out to all who live with Bipolar Disorder." Bickel's early life included neglect and abuse, and he was adopted into the Bickel family at the age of five. He wrote a book called "The White Picket Fence", and the Scott Bickel, a North Royalton man best known for his participation in competitive eating contests, died Jan. 11 in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that Cuyahoga Valley National Park officials received a report at 11 p.m. that a man had fallen into the Cuyahoga River. The body of the 21-year-old North Royalton man was then found.Bickel had posted a message on his Facebook wall stating:Shortly before that he had posted a message about living with bipolar disorder, saying that he was in a manic state much of the time, with enough energy to be able to stay up for days at a time and feeling as if his brain had no limits or boundaries.He added that although it sounds amazing, horrors come with it and his "heart goes out to all who live with Bipolar Disorder."Bickel's early life included neglect and abuse, and he was adopted into the Bickel family at the age of five.He wrote a book called "The White Picket Fence", and the Xlibris website lists him as many things, including a magician, pianist, athlete, music writer, freestyle rapper, comedian, artist, romantic, poet, and a "full time speaker, writer, and mental health advocate spreading awareness and inspiration." Clevescene reported that he once attempted to eat 242 chicken wings, making it to 175 before he had to stop. Cleveland Magazine listed him among their Top 20 Interesting People of 2011 for his extreme eating feats. More about Bickel, Scott bickel, Suicide, Facebook, competitive eater More news from Bickel Scott bickel Suicide Facebook competitive eater