I didn't know if this should go to /r/depression, but anyway; here's the story :

So I remember being in 6th grade, and basically being some kind of "freak", as others said. I always overreacted to anything, whether it be a prank or anything else. They'd always come to me, laughing at me for my unnatural reaction, and me crying afterwards. I think I was depressed, because at home I'd often sit on my bed, hoping for death or just something to end this pain. After that, I spent my whole 7th grade just pretending to be the "normal" guy, and after a few months, I became that guy. I got new friends, and everything went back nicely, I stopped overreacting, as I knew there were some people that cared about me.

I think it was some kind of harrassment, but really, I don't care about it anymore, it's the past and I'm not rancorous. (And let me clarify : I know harrassment is NOT ok, and that I should've talked to an adult about it)

Anyway, I'm in 8th grade now, and have gotten over this. What makes me bring this up is that a classmate is reacting just like me back then, and I think she is depressed. Perhaps I was one of the lucky ones to get over it quickly, but even if it takes longer for her to recover, I know how it feels like to constantly think about death and suicide (even though i haven't tried to). How can I help her?

TLDR : I think I was depressed in 6th grade but have gotten over it, and a classmate of mine is reacting just like me back then. How can i help her?