“I’m just glad to be out here this summer.

“Of course, I freaked out.

It was the most terrifying time of my life.”

Fire Island

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He continues: “I felt alone.

I felt like nothing.

So, I tried killing myself at one point.”

“I overcame something that a lot of other people can, also.”

Fire Island, produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. Watch an exclusive preview of the upcoming installment above.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-8255.

Find more information about suicidehere.