I am someone who has suffered from depression for the past three years. It took me over a year to finally build up the courage to ask. I am very sorry for your loss, but maybe I can offer some insight as I did go through the same struggle with the decision of if I should end my life or not. I know that my yearning to do so came from the feeling of worthlessness, being alone, and the feeling that no one would care or notice. When I was in the deepest slum of my depression I wanted to end it all because I felt as though there was something wrong with me. You ask how to help; make sure they know that there is nothing wrong with being depressed or sharing how they feel because they are loved and not alone. Because when you have depression the feeling of being alone in the world is enough by itself to make everyday life unbearable.
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I am someone who has suffered from depression for the past three years. It took me over a year to finally build up the courage to ask. I am very sorry for your loss, but maybe I can offer some insight as I did go through the same struggle with the decision of if I should end my life or not. I know that my yearning to do so came from the feeling of worthlessness, being alone, and the feeling that no one would care or notice. When I was in the deepest slum of my depression I wanted to end it all because I felt as though there was something wrong with me. You ask how to help; make sure they know that there is nothing wrong with being depressed or sharing how they feel because they are loved and not alone. Because when you have depression the feeling of being alone in the world is enough by itself to make everyday life unbearable.
December 21, 2009 - 9:50amThis Comment
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