Recently, I revealed to a friend that I was coming out of a rough patch. “I didn’t know that,” my friend said. “Why didn’t you reach out?” Friends are busy with lives of their own, and may not notice small signs that could indicate a problem.Credit:Stocksy Why didn’t I reach out? It was an excellent question. I know it’s important to ask for help when you’re lonely, or feeling down, but, like so many people, I find that very hard to do. Campaigns such as R U OK? Day have raised awareness of mental health issues and encouraged people to check on their friends. But our friends are busy with lives of their own, and may not notice small signs that could indicate a problem. We, as individuals who suffer from depression or anxiety or loneliness, need to speak up, reach out, and ask for help. But reaching out […]