How do you go about telling your loved ones about your battle with depression?
Anonymous
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Mar 1, 2016
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I would suggest to first talk to a doctor about depression, as a doctor can send you to counselling course which may be very helpful for you. Secondly, I would tell a close member of your family, someone who you can trust, and tell them that you have spoken to a doctor about your depression and then tell them what the doctor has told you to ensure that they do not worry.
Anonymous
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Mar 7, 2016
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To be honest, love, your loved ones will care the most. A while ago, I told my aunt about it and she cried and comforted me. Some people feel more comforted when they are reaching their loved one through a text or maybe a call. Call one person from your family who you feel most comfortable with and tell them. Tell them that you need their help, that you constantly feel upset and depressed, and that you need their help. They will understand, you only need to tell one person and you'll see a change of reactions and effect of this one conversation throughout your family. xxx goodluck sweetie.
LemonSea
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May 2, 2016
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You start by being honest. It is important to be calm, respectful and honest. Ask for the support that you need, and consider explaining things in a rational way. Discuss this with your family when you are feeling calm, so that they can help you when it gets difficult.
Anonymous
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Jun 20, 2016
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Find a good time, and start slow. Talk to them about it in your own comfortable pace. They will always listen, patiently and focused. They will support you no matter what. They love you, and because they do, they will always be by your side, through good times, or times that aren't the best.
Anonymous
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Jul 12, 2016
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You have to be honest with them and let them know how you feel. I would recommend telling the family member or friend you are closest and feel most comfortable with.
Anonymous
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Nov 7, 2017
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Sit them down and have a serious heart to heart conversation with them. The words you say don't matter. Just get the message out so that they know how to help you.
shadeofblue741
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Mar 6, 2018
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You lay it out as it is, explain what you're going through and how long you've been going through it and how hard it has been for you to do it alone and by opening up, you're asking for support or at least understanding because living with depression isn't easy and you need all the help you can get. Most people have trouble understanding or even acknowledging mental illness, so try and be patient with them and use comparisons to get through to them because what you're going through is hard to understand for some people as they hadn't been in that situation.
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