In general, I don't think people know how to respond to a person who needs help mentally. I think they ignore it because they don't want to say the wrong thing or want to take the time to fully understand what the person is saying. I've often been ignored when I try to convey my pain. Even friends like to ignore you when you are feeling your worst. We make people uncomfortable when we share our feelings. I wish they would try to understand.

I'm sorry you went unheard.