Do I need to tell people that I'm depressed?
Azil90
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Dec 20, 2015
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If you feel like your depression is taking hold of your life, stopping you from being as happy as you want to, then absolutely! Even if only a friend, or someone anonymous online, venting and expressing how you feel is important to understand what is going on.
thoughtfulTree67
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Dec 31, 2015
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No, you don't need to tell people you're depressed. You know what's best for you. If you need help, you should definitely tell someone.
pretty
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Jan 8, 2016
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Yes of course you need to tell people who cares for you and you can trust but not all the people you know who actually don't care about you...
BloodiedClaws
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Feb 11, 2016
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Yeah, probably. It's not the best idea to keep that stuff from people who can get you professional help. Therapists are a bit better than binge eating and talking to the deer-dragon with cherry blossoms on it's wings inside your head about the futility of the human race.
Anonymous
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Jun 20, 2016
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It's not a mandatory thing, but it's always the best way. Keeping it to yourself does not benefit you in any way, instead, there is a possibility that it will become worse. Talk about it with someone you trust, it will definitely make you feel better, trust me.
Anonymous
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Oct 30, 2017
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Telling people that you are depressed doesn't necessarily brings you out of depression. You could go into it more if you start feeling that they don't care for you. The first and major step has always to be taken by you. You have realized what's wrong with you and you are the best person to decide how you have to get it done correctly.
courteousSky479
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Nov 7, 2017
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I think about suicide a lot and I don’t know what to do. Last year I told my closest friend how I felt and she told everyone, including my mom so I went to counseling and lied and lied about how I felt just because I hated how people treated me when they thought I was suicidal. I do not want to tell anyone. I am 13 so can I make it go away by myself? Do I absolutely have to get help??
peacefulHug92
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Jan 1, 2018
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That decision is up for you to decide, however if I were in your shoes I'd want at least some people to know. Depression can be very isolating and lonely, but when people around you know your struggling and support you, it can make it that little bit easier â¤
Sintix
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Feb 5, 2018
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If it's not something you want people knowing, don't feel pressured to. But, I do believe letting at least a close friend know so they can be there for you is good.
organticPeace28
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Feb 13, 2018
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You are under no obligation to tell people about your depression. With this in mind, I think that it is good for you to have someone you can talk about it with. Having support during difficult times can also help with recovery.
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