I've found that even when I shared that I'm depressed with my friends and family, and they are supportive, they don't really know what to say or do. Knowing they support me is nice, but doesn't do much. I made an appointment with my doctor to get a referral for a psychiatrist.

So, I think you need to seek help from places like this, apps and websites, or from professionals. Your friends and family are great for distraction and spending quality time with, but they're not trained to handle what you're dealing with. Also, I read that starting with "I'm struggling with ____" is a good way to start opening up.

First off there are no strange questions when it comes to mental illness. Next you may find it easier to tell a psychiatric professional, they can sometimes help by getting you to talk about things that you might not of wanted to talk about, and once you share what you have been feeling with someone it may make it easier to talk to your friends & family about these things. There is one more point I want to say to you if you come from a loving family, there really should not be many things you cannot tell them. With your friends, if you tell them, and they do not support you, then maybe they are not the kind of friends you want or need in your life right now.

I didn't I was 4 secs away from pulling the trigger. But that is me I am still here I would say go to the er they will get you on the right track of finding help or if your safe by going to a Church (in which I don't) people are different but I must stress please find help.

What is it do you want to tell your family members or others? Are you afraid they will reject you somehow by your disclosures to them? It doesn't sound like you have a close relationship with anyone???? If that's true, maybe you could start out "slowly" with them, maybe even ask a family member or a friend you want to confide in how he/she is doing and see if he or she can open up to you??? If they are receptive to sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings with you, then I think it might be safe for you to then disclose to that person. Certainly having a counselor of your own might be a good idea as well and you can work on this, being able to open up to others. Good luck...

I struggled with thoughts about death and suicide for a long while. Eventually I started planning it and that is where I realised I have to get help. I went to my GP who immediately booked me into a psychiatric institution where I was diagnosed with Bipolar.

My wife didn't know why I went to the doctor until I told her after the consultation. She was very sad that I didn't tell her beforehand. She said she wanted to be there for me and couldn't if I didn't tell her about it. I learnt there that to tell one person in your life who will care is better than telling everyone. They will eventually find out in any case.