I totally agree that it is. And I struggle myself with depression quite a bit. I've posted a few things on here but ended up deleting them.

So about a year ago, someone extremely close to me attempted suicide. He tried overdosing on pills and was found in his vehicle. He got admitted to a psychiatric hospital and was there for about a week and had to continue seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication. He said it was a stupid mistake. I didn't bring it up ever, not once, because it is indeed a very sensitive subject.

Things seemed to be going ok, but we all know appearances can be deceiving. August 10th or 17th (not sure, its a blur) he had hung himself...

He had a job, he had a family, he had plenty who loved him, and he had a lot going for him. Sorry if this wasn't what you were looking for, but I felt like I should share.

Up until then, I was battling with depression and certain dark thoughts. I, like the person I mentioned, and many others, am great at putting on a happy appearance. After he did that, it changed my thought process. Seeing so many hurt faces. Having to carry his body in a casket when just a few years before I was a groomsmen. Lately, thoughts of mine have ventured back there because life is hard. Some people have different chemical makeups, everyone handles every situation differently. What one person may end their life over, someone may scoff and say big deal and call that person selfish. That isn't fair to say. You don't know that persons history, their inner demons. I think people, society, needs to be more understanding. Suicide is an all too common thing and the public only pays attention if it is a celebrity which is also a sad thing to say about society.

Sorry if this doesn't help. If you're having dark thoughts, I'm sorry. There probably is nothing I can say to make a difference to you. I know how stubborn I get, I don't care what people say and tell me I have plenty to be happy about. I know it's a really stupid thought process though. Wanting to just give up. No one will ever know what's going on in your head or with you, but I think you need to always get back up when you get knocked down. Life swings hard, you gotta swing harder. Fight back. Who cares if anyone else sees it. Don't do it for them, do it for yourself!