Marcher13

That's my friend Gilmer Alphabet, she and I are in the same class.

Notimetoloose

Alphabet, do you think that is the depression talking?....as very real as it feels..
Feelings are not facts. Depression is very real and needs attention...

Marcher13

Alphabet I honestly think it would be a good idea to call 911.

Alphabet

Really stupid reason for not going to the hospital of the day:

Boyfriends parents are super successful in their fields as a doctor and lawyer and while they say they love me, I'm so scared that this will be the last straw and they won't let us get married.

Marcher13

Boyfriend's parents can't stop you getting married, you are both legally adults. Initiating your own help will demonstrate that.

Notimetoloose

Luckily you are not marrying them.!!!

You sound like you love your boyfriend a great deal, how long have you been together?

Alphabet

We've been together for a little over a year, friends for 4.

Alphabet

Thank you so much for talking to me

Marcher13

Hey being friends first is an excellent start!

Alphabet, I'd really like you to call 911 because I'm not there with you and it matters to me that you get well and feel better.

Gilmer

A doctor should know that depression is common and can be successfully treated.

Take the step now to get help--you can deal with any possible repercussion with his parents later (if there are any).

Notimetoloose

Friends first, that is a great foundation. It is very special that you found each other.


Did you go to hospital last time with suicidal thoughts.?

afloatsober

Alphabet
I have to go back to work but will check in with you later if that's ok.
Can I leave you with this for now.
Please show this man how much you love him by doing everything that you can to look after yourself.
That is probably the most meaningful demonstration of love that any of us can give.
We are in your corner.
We have been to those dark places.
You are not alone.
Gary

Marcher13

What a nice guy afloat is. So Alphabet? About phoning?

Alphabet

I love her so much, but I could write an epic poem about why this woman should not practice medicine.

Marcher13

Alphabet let's get back to you, you can't keep battling horrid thoughts on your own. What about calling for help now?

sprout50

Alphabet, is your boyfriend up yet? At the hospital, they can help you with the depression that is making you feel this way.

Alphabet

I'm terrified

Gilmer

Get the help now. The fear will greatly diminish when you've been taken care of.

sprout50

I know you are scared. You have us here and your boyfriend is there. You are not alone in this.

Dee74

Hey Alphabet

I'm sorry you're feeling so down. I really think it would be a very good idea for you to talk to someone today.

You can probably think of a million reasons not to, but the bottom line is this - you are loved, and you are valued, even if you can't see that yourself today.

Go, make a call, tell your bf, or see someone. Get some help.
Get through this.

I've struggled with this too, as a younger man.
I'm glad I'm still here.

I once thought nothing would never change, but it did - and I was happy again. I might have missed out on a lot of good things, things I never expected to happen to me again.

Sometimes, when you're in the middle of a deep black sea, you need a light on shore to guide to you to safe harbour.

Look for the light, and the helping hands, Alphabet. You really are worth it

D