How do I explain my depression when everyone thinks I'm such a happy and positive person?

You just have to be honest with them. It might be hard for them to understand or accept but it's better for them to know the truth and understand what you're struggling with then pretending that there's nothing going on. In the end, hopefully if they truly care about you, they'll be appreciative of the fact that you were honest with you and support you.

Depression can be a confusing and scary think to discuss with others. Often people who have not experienced the illness will not realise that often symptoms are internal. The best strategy is to explain this to them. If you are able to explain that the emotions are kept inside, and that depression isn't always obvious, it will be easier for them to understand.

I'm the same. I have depression but I always put on a front with my friends so they think I'm happy all the time (it's not true.) If you feel like you can trust your friends, it's important that you let them know how you feel so they could support you if you struggle.

It is very hard to explain, only you will understand your depression, no one else will understand all of it, no one

You show them them the many reasons you got to be sad, and show them the only reason you've been happy. Tell them it hurts ... masking it up ...

Many people think that, because someone's smiling, they must be happy and cheerful, but, as you know, this isn't always the case. It can be difficult to explain to people how you feel on the inside, especially if it doesn't match their perception of how you feel on the outside. However, it is important to let them know how you really feel. How does one do this? The simplest way is to directly let them know that hey, you're going through a rough time right now, and though it may not seem like it, you need their support now more than ever.

You need to make sure people understand what depreson is and that you dont want people to worry or reat you different so you act happy even though you are not

I know exactly what you're going through. You and I, along with many others are really good at hiding their depression. At first it might be hard, but you need to tell them how you feel. And trust me, it might be I little scary, but you'll feel less depressed once you do. Maybe you should try and show them a drawing of depression.

This happened to me too, I always hided my depression because I wanted other people to be happy. You should tell them, tell may not believe you at first because of that mask, but eventually they will understand

Depression does not always show on the outside. If you come across as a happy and positive person, then it's most likely that you're someone whose outlook on life others admire. But fighting depression involves cultivating self-love, and that only comes from the inside. You can be the most giving and loved person in the room and still suffer from depression. Having depression doesn't always reduce your desire to make others feel good as well. But what other people don't see is what you are feeling on the inside and that remains hidden unless you show it. It's always difficult to ask for help but it's the right choice!