Sixteen year-old Ryan just got of a mental hospital after a suicide attempt and is trying to figure out how move forward. The process has been difficult because his mother is overprotective and the only real friends he has are Val and Jake. And he met them in the hospital. He has been spending most of his days under a waterfall a short hike from his house. It is at the waterfall that he meets a feisty Nicki who dares to ask questions about his depression and suicide attempt. Ryan and Nicki start share secrets that can lead to healing or cause more hurt. Will Ryan learn to trust in himself and others? Try Not to Breathe is a great story about friendship, love, and loneliness.