"When a person has depression, it is more than likely they will start thinking dark thoughts. Dark thoughts that take them to dark, dark places they never want to visit again."

Suicide.

One of the trickiest and touchy subjects of today's society.

Though I have made a move towards preventing it, I know it won't be enough to stop suicide entirely.

But, anyone who is reading this, anyone at all - whether it be those stuck in depression's sticky web, or those who have lost loved ones to suicide - I would like you to know this.

You are not alone.

Depression and suicidal thoughts affects a lot of people, and though it feels as though you're the only one feeling this way, it isn't true.

Those who have lost a loved one to suicide, I want you to know that it isn't, in any way, your fault.

A lot of the time, people who wish to carry out suicide are so lost, so upset, so confused, that they wouldn't listen to their best friend if they told them not to do it.

They just want the thoughts, the voices, to leave them.

And if it means that they never get to speak to their loved ones again, it is a worthy, if not extremely bittersweet sacrifice.

I'm not saying this is the case for each suicidal person - but when I was going through suicidal thoughts, I was so choked in my own emotions that I didn't stop for a moment to think about what I could permanently lose.

Those who are feeling suicidal thoughts - although I am extremely flattered that my account and accounts like it have changed your lives, it does not mean we sport the ability to magically solve all your problems. There is only so much we can do through a screen - which is listening, providing comforting words and attempting to convince you not to kill yourself.

If you find our words are not helping, I strongly advise seeking help by other means - and by other means I mean talking to your GP/nurse/doctor , who can refer you to a therapist and even give you anti depressants if they feel you need them.

Try talking to your parents, teachers, counsellors, or any responsible adult you trust about it. As a thirteen year old girl who can only do so much for you online, this is the best advice I can possibly give you.

So, anyone who has read this, I hope my words and advice helped in some way.

-Demi