What should I do when my depression starts getting severe or I start having suicidal thoughts?

It's very important to get the right help if your depression starts to become severe or you start to have suicidal thoughts. Here are some steps you can take: (1) Let those close to you know how you are feeling so that they can support you (2) If you feel suicidal call a national suicide prevention hotline or a mental health charity helpline like The Samaritans for immediate support (3) Make an urgent appointment with your doctor; be open with them about how you're feeling so that they can decide on the best course of action with you including medication (4) In the longer term consider making an appointment with a therapist or counsellor to help you work through things and get to a better place.

Get help immediately. Call 911, or a suicide hotline. Never deal with this on your own. I've been down that road, it's torturous and useless. Get help, now.

You must contact the National Suicide Line if you are feeling severely depressed or if you are having any type of suicidal thoughts. Call them,They will help you, dont worry

I usually try to talk with my friends and do positive stuffs so that my negative emotions do not pull me down

Call 911 or National suicide help hotline immediately. Your life is more than worth anything in this world.

You should consult a doctor, maybe go see a therapist. In emergencies you should call a suicide hotline or visit the emergency room.

You should contact a doctor and see if you are diagnosed with depression, if you already know, then find a therapist or counselor to talk to them about your thoughts and feelings. If you don't have a therapist/counselor, or would not like to have one, phone a suicide hotline.

You should immeaditely seek help. The National Suicide Hotline can help you. 1800SUICIDE. Remeber, suicide is a permanent solution to a temp orary problem. You can get help, and you are more loved than you know.

Call a suicide helpline immediately and talk to them with an open mind. Listen to them and take their advice

Reach out, there are resources out there! You are not alone. 24/7 hotline for callers in the United States. 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-799-4TTY (TTY/TDD)

From my own experience, I'd say a counselor is an invaluable resource. But, it can be hard to figure out how to find a counselor if you've never had one before. Talking to a friend, family member, school advisor, GP, religious leader, or psychiatrist are all ways to start seeking support. Just make sure you talk to someone you think will be likely to validate you and seek to understand and support you. In addition to counseling, you might consider trying: journaling; talking to friends/family or a support group; DBT or CBT workbooks; a gratitude journal; psychiatric medication. And, if you have suicidal thoughts that take the form of a plan or any preparations, it's time to call a hotline. Even if you don't want or need to call a hotline yet, I think it's a good idea for everyone to have a crisis or suicide hotline number in their phone or wallet. I have three hotline numbers and an advice nurse in mine! I put multiple numbers in my phone so that I knew if I called someone and got scare or upset or insulted or it wasn't helpful and I hung up, I could call someone else. It doesn't matter who you reach out to so much as it matters that you reach out. Things do get better, it just takes time and a heck of a lot of effort. I hope you can find the support you need! Take care.

Do things to get your mind off of it!! Talking to your friends or family, or spending time with those you love helps a lot. Listening to happy upbeat music is also great in this situation. If you feel like you can't talk to anyone that is in your family, or even friends, a school counselor is a great person to talk you through the situation:)

The best thing I could do for myself when I was in your situation was to surround myself with people (or pets). Being alone made things a thousand times worse. It's so important to have support, even if it's just some cuddles with your pet or a movie with your friend.