How do I tell people I'm depressed?

you can be as blunt or as mysterious as you like, but telling people is the main part! many of us know about and have personally experienced symptoms of depression, and it is very rare a person will be judgemental about it. if they are one of those people, they're not a person for you. so, it can be an "hello, I have depression" or "hello, i really struggle to find the joy and energy in daily life". some will pick up on it if you're not comfortable saying it outright. but bluntness is helpful for that first step and weeding out those that aren't good for you!