Gretchen Lawson: You are not alone in your feelings of depression. There are people out there who want to help you, who want to support you, people who care about you, who care about how you're feeling and what you're experiencing. I encourage you to talk to someone. Resist the urge to isolate and reach out and talk to someone. There are Hope Coaches that you can talk to, who can help you navigate how you're feeling and what are good steps forward. Seeking help with your emotions, talking to someone, is really good for you and your worth it. You're valuable. Your emotional health matters.

For more answers to your questions on depression, watch these videos:

How do I get help if all I want to do is isolate myself?

How do I know if I’m depressed?

Depression – How long will I feel this way?

Need someone to talk to about depression? TheHopeLine offers free confidential live chat with a Hope Coach to help you with forgiving someone. We are here to listen and support you without judgment.

If you or a friend need support right now, please visit the suicide prevention resource page. Head here for a list of crisis centers around the world.