Do I need to tell people that I'm depressed?

Telling someone that you are depressed may seem very difficult, however it is best that you do reach out to someone you trust and let them know that you are indeed depressed. Follow up with a plan of seeking professional help for your depression.

yes if you wouldn't tell someone about it then it will affect you more then it should. if you tell someone about it they will help you to fight back depression .

I don't think telling people is nessacary unless you are looking for support. On the other hand I find one of the most effective things I can do when I'm depressed is to talk to other people. That doesn't mean that the discussion has to center around depression, but it will give at least some short term relief from the misery. I've had depression most of my adult life, but unless people know me well, most wouldn't know anything was wrong unless I told them. Think of your emotions/body language as an iceburg, most people can only see/judge the tiny bit above the waterline. The rest won't be revealed unless you dive beneath the surface. Generally most people don't hunt for those cues. They can only judge you by your outward appearance and what you say/act.

You should only be sharing personal information with people who make you feel comfortable. If you want to keep your depression to yourself, then so be it. Nobody is entitled to know you.

Yes, but you don't have to tell everybody. You should surely tell you loved ones and your best friends.

If depression affects your life you should let the surrounding people know so they can help you recover.

It's up to you and, most importantly, your comfort level. You have the right to decide who and who does not know about your depression. I've found, in my experience, that when people know that I have depression, they are very supportive. YMMV, of course!

You can speak to someone you feel you trust and tell them how you feeling an what you going through . You can also contact a support helpline and speak to a professional

Yes, if you're comfortable of somebody knowing that you are, and if it's too much for you too handle. They may not understand, nor they can give an answer, but they can listen. Never underestimate the power of someone valuing that part of your life.

If you need support, then yes. You should never be afraid of telling people. There's billions of people so if you're struggling why wouldn't you use that to your advantage?