What do you do when you have no one to talk about your depression to? Someone who would actually understand.

Depression is a very touchy subject to some people. I have suffered with depression for 20 years, and at first I didn't talk about it at all. But then I learned that there are people who understand depression because they go through it every day, and there are people who are trained in all areas of depression management. When you talk about your depression, it is important that you understand not everyone will feel all of the symptoms that you feel. And if someone doesn't completely understand, that doesn't mean that they do not care. Depression is hard to comprehend for a person who has never experienced it. That is why there are professionals to help for a start, and then there are support groups with people who suffer from depression. I talk to my psychologist on a regular basis, and it helps me to cope, vent, and gives me relief that someone who is trained in the area of depression doesn't need a lot of explanation.

That is really a sad thing when you have no one to talk to. For me, sometimes I will just listen to some music or just take a rest! You know, just do not think too much. It is totally okay if sometimes you have no one to talk to. Everyone will have sometimes that they find themselves seems lonely. But if you really want to talk to someone, and do not want to talk to your family memeber, your friends or whoever, 7 Cups is actually a great place for you to find someone to listen to your depression and give you warm support! Please always know that 7 Cups listener will always willing to hear you.

Hi! So sorry you don't feel you have anyone to talk to. If you don't like/feel like finding support here on 7cups, I'd recommend journaling. Sometimes the best erson to relate to yourself is yourself. It sounds cheesy, but i often find that channeling your feelings into something that can express your feelings for you can be very therapeutic. It doesn't even have to be journaling! I have a friend who writes songs, one who writes books, one who channels their feelings into volunteerism, and another that loves to just draw it out! Wishing you the best of luck here. And remember, you always have people to talk to here :)

When I'm feeling down and my friends are asleep I like to write on my phone in my mobile journal. Having my thoughts down much like on paper really brings me a sense of peace. Having my thoughts expressed I can organize what I'm thinking more clearly as emotions tend to overwhelm us. Find out what you can change, and realize what you can't. This may be the hardest part, you may even not know right away or accept the answers you find and that is completely fine. As long as you know, your life will start to fall into place much as mine did. I hope this brings comfort to someone that needs it.