I'm new here. Just thought I'd post a message. I probably won't be on here much because I don't have a computer at home. I'm in college right now. I was looking on the internet for a website with a chat for depressed people.

I'm 21 and have been dealing with depression for 3 years now. I've never really been diagnosed with depression seeing as how I don't talk to people about it. I have 4 really good friends whom I ahve shared this with. 2 of whom have moved away.

Right now, I ahve been talking to one of my managers at work (whom I consider a friend since he is willing to listen and he cares). He has suggested that I seek professional help, but I can not ell my parents about it (that is what I say). They wont understand, or if they do the pain that it will cause will be like opening an old wound and pouring salt in it. I have cut myself many, many, many times. I have seriously considered killing myself.

How do you seek help, when you don't know how to tell people? I am very untrusting of people, and I have a hard time expressing my feelings.

MDepDove