Why does nobody believe I'm depressed?

Cus they don't know how it feels like, they think it's just a pase, but it isn't. Be strong. Belive in you. They don't feel your pain. They just think you need atencion.

Many people who have never experienced depression believe that you aren't depressed unless you act certain ways. Often times they get their information from movies or books depicting depression inaccurately. The truth is that depression can effect anyone, and it effects everyone differently. Only the person with depression or a trained professional can say whether or not someone is truly depressed. And even doctors can be wrong. I know things can feel scary when nobody takes a concern like that seriously, but your diagnosis doesn't have to stop you from getting help.

They don't understand depression and don't get that it is a serious problem. They think it is a joke but if you think you are depressed please go see a doctor that could help you

Often, people don't understand why you're feeling the way you are. Sometimes even you may not. It's hard for others to understand.

Sometimes it is very hard for those who are not extremely sad or that don't perceive you as an extremely sad or upset person to understand that even you could have depression. Many people don't believe that mental illnesses are a thing, nor do they want to believe that they are, nor do they like the potential stress they see it causing. So in short a lot of people lack empathy and an open mind.

From my own experience, people just don't understand depression. A lot of people think you could just get over it if you tried, or that you're just upset. Even people who study depression but have never gone through it don't fully understand what it is. You don't really know what depression is like until you've really gone through it. Others, especially parents, could be scared of depression. Maybe because they don't know how to deal with their child being depressed. Maybe they assume it's one thing but that could be not the case. Maybe they've been through depression as well and they don't want to accept the fact that their child may actually be depressed as well. Whatever the cause may be, you are your own person and you understand the most what you're going through. Keep staying strong:)

Some people feel you need to have a reason to be depressed. e.g money, job or relationship problems. When they see you don't have these it could even be annoying for them when they feel they "have it worse" the problem is they just misunderstand the concept of depression.

Some people think that if you're depressed you should be crying or in terrible shape. When in reality you could be all smiles and giggles and have depression.

Some people don't believe that depression is a real disorder unless you take medication, which is entirely false! There are multiple different reason why a depressed person may not be taking medication, and lots of people don't realize that. Some people also believe that someone stating they're depressed is a mere cry for attention... Which is almost never the case. Honestly the biggest reason no one believes you is because as a society many of us haven't been educated properly about these types of disorders which is a real shame :( I am sorry to hear about your situation and if you ever need someone to talk to feel free to message me :)

because they most likely do not know how to aid you in a depression or that they cannot/do not want to acknowledge there being something wrong with themselves/others.

No depression experience is ever the same and no one person experiences the same kind of depression. Also, we still live in a society where mental awareness is still hard to believe. Lastly, people that have not experienced a deep depression or have maybe overcomed a "truly sad" situation that they mislabeled as feeling depressed may no understand why people who are depressed cant simply get "over it" as they did, or may feel like others are just exaggerating. Be patient with yourself. No one can understand truly but can be a comfort. Seek comfort and help from those that dont judge and make you feel safe.

I am sorry that they do not believe you. Depression looks different on everyone. I liken it dreams vs nightmares. Everyone's dreams are completely different, and so are their nightmares so your happiest and saddest moments in life will never be the same as the next person. Depression for many is people seeming sad, angry and suicidal. That's the stereotype. It is often typical to see negative emotions displayed with depression. However, a depressed person can smile, give away all their best items, and be the smartest, kindest funniest person you may know. They usually may never seem "down" around others, only alone in their thoughts. Depression can also manifest as a lack of emotions and numbness as well. Sometimes, a person who seems bitter, or neutral or quiet or moody but not really upset or just seems "off" but not happy or not sad are actually experienced a mild or moderate depression. Get help, if no one believes you, I do, so get help. We at 7 Cups are here for you.

Some parents just don't want to admit that their child is depressed and they go into denial and make it seem like everythings ok

Depression is a hard thing for people to understand, no one really gets it and people think depression is used for attention. It's all about finding the right people to admit to.

It's not that nobody believes you're depressed, it might be because they don't have the experience to understand what it means or what it feels like. Psychological and mental problems are hard to understand and/or relate to unless you've been through it. Typically, talking to your loved/trusted ones and explaining how you feel at that moment rather than just using the word "depressed" can better help them understand you.

many people have a stereotypical view of depression-- if they don't see you stuck in bed every single day, chances are that they're going to assume it was a simple bad mood that's over. if someone hasn't experienced depression themselves, they often have no idea how it can manifest, or that a person is perfectly capable of being depressed and still living their lives at the same time. it'd be helpful for them to read up on depression, and to especially read people's personal accounts of it, so that they can understand better what depression actually is.

Depression has a bit of a stigma. A lot of people use the term depression very casually to describe how they feel at a certain time even if it's not entirely true or a one off. It may also be hard for a person to believe that someone has depression simply because they don't want to believe it. Mental health is full of stigmas which you have to face.

People think depression is a specific set of extreme signs of "depression". Depression isn't specific signs, it can range from not wanting to eat to eating too much, Always watching tv or never watching tv.

If you're depressed, you're depressed, it has nothing to do with others. Personally, my depression fluctuates, and I hide it. I've learned to cope through art, music, writing, and roleplay. I am friends with a few other people that I would've never known were depressed and we have set up a support group.

It could that people sometimes only see what they want to see and maybe they don't want to deal with you because people can be cruel like that at times but, not here.

There is a stigma still unfortunately around mental illness, so people find it hard to see that there is something wrong with you when they have not experienced it themselves.

Perhaps you function so highly that it is difficult for them to believe. Obviously, it hurts when no one believes you after you open up to them about your feelings, and certainly no one should be punished for functioning highly in spite of mental illness-- effective coping is the goal of all treatments, after all! If your friends and family aren't being as validating as they should be, just remember to validate your own emotions and also view the positive side of this-- you must be a very strong person if you seem to be fine to others although you are struggling.

Nobody believes you are depressed because you may not be as open with them emotionally as you are with yourself.

Some might think you just want attention when you really do need help. It hurts but you just have to find someone who's willing to really listen and understand.

For the untrained eye or the inexperienced depression might pass off as laziness, a temporary sadness or simply a normal excuse. In my experience I had to fall very deep in order for my family and friends to acknowledge the depression.

It sounds like you are not around the right people...If people don't "believe" such a thing.That's terrible,depression is no joke.

Most of us are paying too much attention to our own problems to really recognize someone else in need. Don't take it personally, it says nothing about your character.

Some people will see it as a character flaw, a sign of weakness, or just not be able to comprehend what you're describing. Not everyone has been through the same life experiences, and you can't hold it against them for not understanding.

Many people don't understand what its like to feel depressed. Some may think that you just don't "seem" depressed it's hard for many people to understand depression if they don't have much experience with it

People nowadays tend to consider depression something that's not really a disease, therefore it is hard for people who have never experienced it, to believe in it.