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Hi everyone, Wow, when I started this topic, I had no idea how many replies I'd get! Thank you all so much for your kind words and support! You have no idea how much better they have made me felt. After keeping my feelings hidden from everyone for so long, and feeling like no one else understood me, it feels relieving to finally let others know. Your comments have given me the strength to keep going, and inspired me to try and find some help for myself. Thanks again for your encouragement, I really appreciate it!

Hi Will, My name is Mike. I have also been suffering from depression lately, and also feel like I can't really get support from from my family and friends. I always feel like my family is very judgemental, especially regarding mental health issues, so I have trouble confiding in them. I also feel lonely sometimes. I wish I knew exactly how to help you, but the truth is, I don't. But what I can tell you is that you are not alone, others out there (like me) are feeling similarly. I also joined this forum to find new friends. Hopefully, we can be friends and help each other. Hang in there!

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum. I have been suffering from depression and thinking about suicide for several years now, but I haven't told anyone in my family yet. A couple of years ago, my parents told me that they thought that people who thought of suicide were stupid and weak. I nearly cried...how can I tell them how I am feeling? I am kind of scared, because my feelings of depression are getting worse, and I am worried that I might hurt myself. I just wish I could let someone in my family know, but every time I try, I get scared. I also don't have many friends, so I can't really reach out to them for help. I have tried seeing a therapist, but I don't think it really helped me. I am hoping to find some friends here, and get some support. And hopefully, I can support others, too! Sorry if this post seems too negative, I'm new here, don't know exactly how to write a post... I just felt like I needed to get that out of my system.