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My first encounter with depression was through my friend. When I was sixteen, I had a very good friend, one I considered my best friend. I guess he didn't consider me as his best friend too, because he hardly told me anything. For security purpose, I'll call my friend Uche.

Actually, I should say "my late friend," because Uche is dead. From suicide. We attended the same secondary school, one you could describe as half missionary school. Uche's parents were very devout Christians. He was from the type of home where you'll be banned from visiting if you ever used the F word.

Long story short, Uche had some problems with self confidence. Little things could make him overthink. At the time, Uche was dating a girl we both knew, but he knew he couldn't talk to his parents about it. They might have killed him before his time, as a manner of speaking.

Due to some factors I can't outline here, my friend's girlfriend broke up with him. He really couldn't discuss this with us, his friends, because he knew we would make jest (typical of sixteen-year olds). He couldn't tell his parents either. How could he be bothered about a break up instead of about going to heaven? Uche jumped off the roof. It was 6th of March, 2011.

I started studying psychology a few years later. In hindsight, Uche didn't kill himself because he had a break up. Uche had what you would call clinical depression. Worst of all, he couldn't talk about it.

Most people today are highly depressed because of one thing or the other, but can't talk about it. Some just can't bring themselves to discuss things they are worried about, lest they are ostracized or stigmatized. That is why I started Not Alone NG. It enables you to contact someone you can talk to. We keep everything about you anonymous, and we're willing to listen, as long as you're willing to discuss with us. The people you get to talk to are very seasoned psychologists.

To contact Not Alone NG, simply send an email to us: Notaloneng@gmail.com. Someone will contact you as soon as possible to talk to you, depending on the medium of chat you prefer.

You can win depression.

What is the morale of Uche's story ?

Must you lie to get customers?
Anything built on lies will not stand the test of time.

We are not for profit, so there is no reason to lie to get "customers." Not Alone NG intends to help people deal with depression. Our psychologists are volunteers, and are not paid

Thank you

shortgun:
Must you lie to get customers?
Anything built on lies will not stand the test of time.