I tried to take my life but my friends didn’t show up for me like I expected
DEAR DEIDRE: AFTER I tried to take my own life, I wanted support from my friends but they let me down.
I’m an 18-year-old girl and I have been depressed for a few years.
It all got too much for me with the start of A-levels, as I knew I was going to fail, and I tried to take my own life.
My parents worry about me but I can’t talk to them.
I thought my friends would be there for me but I was wrong.
Now I’ve switched off my phone and don’t want to talk to anyone.
Please help.
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DEIDRE SAYS: People often don’t know what to say when a friend has depression. It doesn’t mean that they don’t care.
I hope you’re getting treatment. Read my support pack on Depression for more information.
Get in touch with charity, Papyrus (, 0800 068 4141) which helps young people thinking of suicide. They have forums where you can talk to people who will understand.
