I ve had a conversation with someone and it got me thinking..there are small signs in people but are they easy to spot can we just think someone is having an off day..do people realize when depressed do they know themselves..do people fake so well that they are ok..times you hear they seemed alright..this is a lovely think to do Andy2011 being there for people

I used to fake smile and dressed up to hide my depressions. Just by listening to peiople we do so much for them. Show them compassion and that you are interesyed in listening to their story will mean a world to them. And do it becuase you want to do it.

I have never been suicidal, and I think that the fact that I just can't fake feeling something I don't plays a major role in it. Last Sunday i woke up feeling depressed, and the first thing I did when i woke up my husband was telling him about it. I am happy that I have someone to tell, but when I don't I recognize it to myself and make sure I don't take things too personal or seriously that day.

When I feel my depression I already have as a rule to not make any significant decision that day.

I do see people I know faking how they truly feel, and since I know them I try to brighten their day if I can, call them or make sure I tell them something nice.

I think groups like this are playing such a major role in helping people share and come forward without feeling ashamed about how they truly feel. Socially no one is supposed to care about people's feelings, so having a safe space like this one is very important, even for those who don't post.

hey im scared i feel like also wot can people do as im all the way in nz and like my world never gets beta.
i fight n fight to get though and now jus turn 21 n wish the world would eat me up...
im down always n meds doing nothing.... also hear see n feel things others dont... atm sucidal 24-7 n few attempts which scare me dont want to hurt...

There are issues that need to be addressed. Feeling down on oneself will deepen depression and self pitty. I used to be cronically depressed and was giving out a negative vibe that those near me were picking upand keeping them away from me.

You need to seek support not just here but with someone who is family or friend.

Not sure that you have come out or not. Better if you have becuase that way you will find someone who will be there for you. If you have not come out you need to do so.

Before I came out I was always depreseed and suicidal. After I started coming out to family and friends I became less and less depresssed. It took me 6 months of coming out and so. Now I am really happy. I do not have a partner, but I am sure that will happen when most appropiate.

You need to love yourself before others can love you and you love anybody.

Remember we love you and are here for you always. There are so many nice people here so pick up anyone of us.

Also, remember that depression is treatable. And it gets better!