Letting other people know that you are depressed can be a hard thing
for many to do. It is only our natural tendency to keep things bottled
up inside for safety. But talking with other trusted loved ones can
greatly reduce the great weight placed on us from depression symptoms.
As obvious as your depression may be to you, it may not be so easily
seen by others.
The person you start discussing your situation with might immediately
become alarmed and think that you are suicidal. While suicide thinking
is certainly elevated in those that experience depression this is not
always the case. It is more than likely that you are not suicidal so
explain that to them. Explain to the symptoms of depression and what
makes you experience them, and that they don’t just go away overnight
or by themselves.
Let the person know that there are options out there available to you
to help you with your depression, but its not a fast and simple
recovery. More than likely you will get the emotional support you need
from the person, and hopefully you will be feeling a little bit better
after doing so.
