Little Jay, I know how you feel as I too have tried to open up before and have received the same response; "You should get some help!" Actually when I opened up to a friend or my wife that is exactly what I was trying to, get some help, from a friend.

If someone tried to share their deepest thoughts with me, I would listen carefully and offer my support and understanding BEFORE I asked if they thought they might benefit from a professional. Isn't that what a true friend should do?