well its been a very quick and 100% supportive response. we've all tried to profer advice in our own way. and i think depression is tricky stuff - it manifests itself in different ways to different folks.

Shortly after a couple of family bereavements, I got these terrible panic attacks. I felt I was going to die. Other people, like our friend feel that life is somehow intolerable - almost the exact opposite of my terror of losing life.

it's tough knowing what the answer is to this guy's problems without actually knowing him. but to me the clincher is that final question about life being worth living.

it sets warning bells off in my mind. I think maybe Martin was right and you do need some professional help.

whatever your problem, depression is a nasty trick our mind plays on us. its very common - look at the swift response you message has evoked. we all have had some experience of it, and we wish you well.

I hope we have helped.