How can I stop letting my depression make me feel like a burden to others?

Sometimes depression can cause you to feel like a burden to others, which is perfectly okay to be experiencing. When you feel like you are a burden to others, it is important to ask yourself why you are feeling this way, and what you can try and to to help prevent this feeling. If you are able to, try communicating with these people to try and figure out why you feel this way, and how you can work together for you to feel better. Hopefully through communicating how you feel and why it will be easier fit you to remember in your tough times that you are not a burden to others. Remember that your emotions are valid, and that you are loved. I hope this helps you in the process of figuring out your emotions.

offer then a drink, or cookies or anything such as tea before you feel the need to communicate to them. let them feel they are welcome to you as a person and not just someone to empty your frustrations. Let them feel like they are at home. a part of you. Also first ask about them. how are you? what are you up to? what have you eat yesterday how are the kids, family work, etc. After that, they will feel connected and then you can share yours and it won't feel like a burden but rather like a warm conversation between both of you. Two ways always communication always feel better than one way

Know that depression is very common and that you are not a burden. Depression is treatable and you are not alone. Sometimes we feel like we are burdening others but in reality, people are going through the same things we are and feel the exact same way. You never know who you are helping by sharing your story each day. Everyone goes through changes and we all go through ups and downs. You are in a safe space here to share and be heard. Continue to seek out someone to talk to and continue to share your story!

After talking this exact same issue through with my therapist, she asked me to consider the people in my life who have reached out to me for mental health help. Did I view them as a burden? The answer was no! I care for the people in my life, and it feels like an honour to be trusted enough to have them reach out to me. Almost inevitably, the people in your life who care about you will feel the same way, and not view you to be a burden. We are all important and worthy of help and attention.

I don't think that ever really goes away. Even if you don't have depression, you can feel that you are a burden to people, especially friends. And then you start to think that you should stop talking to people in general so you don't have to be a bother to them. Let me tell you that that isn't the case. If you are really bothering them then they will tell you that you are bothering them or you are a burden to them. If they do feel that way and don't tell you, well then that's on them. You aren't being a burden too much for them to say anything. Just a piece of advice, you aren't ever a burden to anyone. If you are, then they aren't real friends, because real friends don't care how much you need them. They are willing to talk to you and comfort you.

If you’re struggling to do the things you used to do, focus on doing what you can. For example, maybe you don’t have the energy to do as much with your family or friends as you used to, but you can still find ways to share time together and show your love. Don’t let your guilt about your diminished abilities cause you to withdraw from what you are able to do.So notice when you’re thinking things that lead to guilt about your mental health. Those thoughts are probably way more critical than makes sense. Remember that thoughts are not facts, but rather stories your mind creates that may or may not be true. When possible, talk to someone you love and trust about your thoughts; they’ll probably be able to help you spot overly negative thoughts about yourself.

I think that you can get through feeling like a burden by just helping. Even if you're tired and struggle to feel like you make a difference, try to help out with whatever you can. Know that you are not a burden, but if you have a hard time telling yourself that then prove it to yourself, and it doesn't have to be anything physical. Just be there if somebody needs it and you can prove to yourself that you are a great person. It can also help to just know that were you truly a burden, there wouldn't be people who love you helping you. And even if you don't think that there is, somebody is out there, in your life, that truly loves you and wants the best for you, just try your best to be as best you can be until you see for yourself that you are truly great.

This is a very common part of depression. First of all, realize that you are not alone in this battle. So many people that I have spoken to struggle with this feeling every day. The best thing that you can do to overcome this feeling is to challenge it. You can do this by (even though sometimes you may not feel like it) being around people more often. Also, it really helps to be around positive people, not people who will bring you down and make you feel unwanted. Positive social interactions are very good for our mental health, especially when we struggle with issues like depression. You could also try discussing this feeling with someone who you feel like you are a burden to. Often, you're not a burden to them at all, and they never thought of you that way in the first place. Good luck with this, and I wish you the best!

I see my depression as a disability and something that needs careful monitoring and treatment when I get too low. Feeling a burden to others happens when I'm so low that I can't even manage the day to day tasks that other people can - like working. Sometimes I have to take time off work and it makes me feel a bit worthless. To help with this I'm very gentle and kind to myself when I get down, I minimise all non-essential tasks and plan for only what I can manage. It might be something that seems really simple, like taking a shower, or just tidying a small area of my room, but every little thing that I manage helps me to feel a little bit better. Also tasks that don't need a lot of physical energy or concentration I can do, I love the group chats on 7 cups because I can feel like I'm being helpful even though I'm feeling low, and connecting with people is so important because it helps my mood and it makes me feel as if I still have something to give, even though I'm struggling.

I'm sorry to hear that you feel your depression is making you feel like a burden to others. You may want to think about the signs that show that your depression is making you feel like a burden to others? Have people personally pointed out that you don't look happy and ask why you don't act openly? Life needs movement and energy. It also consists of vegetation as well as hibernation and rest. Ask yourself if you have ever been made to feel guilty for sharing your emotions and how people respond to you being open about your depression and that way you will get your understanding of what is triggering you to feel as you do. How accepting am I of my own struggles and emotions? How open am I to asking for help? You are welcome to open up to one of our listeners on our site and one of our therapist's for a further support, some of which have personal experience or expertise in the topic of depression. Your openness is appreciated and hope things become lighter for you!