is this the serious room?

@Catofdoom2 This is for opt-in discussions.

For topics that should be opt-in, not opt-out. Please respect the room's purpose and treat it as a meeting room more than a casual general-purpose hangout. Good and respectful conduct is expected of all visitors, exactly as in the main chat.

but what does that mean?

i read that already?

It means it's for topics that others may not want to be directly involved in. Anyone and everyone can hop into chat, and discussions may be at a point where the topic or the discussion itself is uncomfortable or may be uncomfortable.

By having it in here, people can either choose to come in and participate and leave without feeling like General Chat isn't welcome for them.

For topics that are not appropriate for general audience that are otherwise appropriate.

ok

i've been feeling really depressed lately. and I'm worried because last time I felt like this I tried to kill myself

any advice?

@NautArch @ThomasMarkov

@Catofdoom2 You need to talk with a professional - this isn't something we can help you with here. If you're a minor, please talk to your parents. If you're an adult, please reach out for help. There are a lot of free and low cost services out there to assist you.

@NautArch okay, i'll consider talking to a docter

@Catofdoom2 Please don't just consider and call. The number for the suicide prevention hotline is 800-273-8255.

@NautArch i didn't say i was killing myself i said i've been depressed and I'm worried about it

@Catofdoom2 That is what the hotline is for as well and they'll likely be able to get you to other more valuable and relevant resources than I or others here can provide.

ok

But being low and depressed is okay. We've all been there, some of us further down the others.

I'm not being flippant and your emotional responses are real. You just need to listen to those responses and work on getting help. There is no shame at all in help.

Heck, this site is all about help.

but i've been depressed for so long. ever since my friend died I've been off and on depreesed

thank you for the help, i'll talk to you in a bit

ok, i'm back

Hey there @Catofdoom2 seems like things are rough huh?

yeah

I'm really sorry to hear that

I've been having a really rough time as well so I can somewhat empathise

@Catofdoom2 Sorry to hear that, especially about your friend.

@Catofdoom2 that genuinely sounds rough on you

you don't need to feel bad for me

it sucks but i'll get over it eventually

it may take years but i'll be fine eventually

I'm sure you will