 I was 21 years old, I'm out with some friends one night and I just started getting these thoughts, repetitive, deep, dark thoughts that I couldn't stop. I would describe it as something my brain just kind of broke. I was amazed that when I did finally reach out for help, that there was treatment available and there is no shame in asking for help. If someone reaches out to you, it's extremely important to be non-judgmental. Listening without judgment is probably one of the greatest things you can do for someone that's struggling with mental illness.