....they are more or less likely to act on it?

The depression is getting worse, despite therapy and meds, the sui thoughts are always there. I live through it every day. It's hard to talk about it irl, mainly because I don't want people to think I'm 'crying wolf'....

What is the point in keep talking, it doesn't change anything (for me) although I fully accept that might not be the case for others, some do find talking helps. The recent media coverage of the Heads Together campaign is a positive thing, anything which helps to break down the stigma and silence surrounding MH issues must be good right....?

.... but for those with long term MH/complex issues, does talking about it really change anything? If meds barely take the edge off the feelings and therapy is more maintenance than anything else, if a person can't change their situation or resolve the fundamental causes of their depression - what else is there?

I have read somewhere that you shouldn't give up until you've tried 'absolutely everything'.... but realistically, it is not possible to try absolutely everything.... not all meds will be offered, not all therapies are available / or indeed affordable.

There are still things 'left to try', which I am on various waiting lists for - so I guess I will try to hang on in there until I have at least given them a go; but the will to keep going is fast disappearing and the motivation to keep going gets less with each passing day.

Can anyone else relate?

((hugs)) to anyone who needs them.