How to tell someone you're depressed without saying it?

There is a lot on my mind right now, and it's making it hard for me to think clearly. I hope you understand, and I'm doing my best to work through it.

Try and tell them you've been feeling down lately and that you have been struggling and your not sure what to do and you want them to try and talk to you and help you :)

You might like to try to let them know about the symptoms you are struggling with and let them come to the conclusion on their own. Other times, it's more helpful to be direct in telling them about what you are going through. In the end, the decision is up to you and it's quite brave of you to seek help.

There are many ways that human beings can express that they are feeling depressed without saying it. Body language might show them moving less and more slowly through their day. Tone of voice might show them speaking in a lower monotone. Their personal hygiene might be less than ideal. Hearing and speaking might be greatly impaired or diminished. Sudden and unexpected trembling lips, tears and keening might indicate depression in someone. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or observe them in someone else, reach out for help or to help. Be there for someone.

Chances are that if you are depressed, the people you want to tell already know! The symptoms can be very telling. However you should never be afraid to speak up and let someone know how you are feeling. Even just speaking about it could give you a new perspective and make you feel so much better! If you don't feel like you can tell anyone you know, you can always ask a professional for help! Depression is a very common issue and no one should be ashamed of it. If you need to speak up, just find that person who makes you feel comfortable. They won't judge you for opening up.

I've been feeling low or sad lately. I've been sleeping a lot and eating very little. Sometimes I have a low self esteem... etc. Describe feelings and symptoms of your depression.

Tell them what you feel like. Tell them if you sleep a lot or can't get motivated. If you feel tired all the time, tell them that. Most will figure it out.

I have done this recently and I said how I had really harsh thoughts on certain things. I've also said how I felt like I couldn't feel any positive moods.

¨Im tired thats all.¨ ¨I just cant seem to be happy all the time.¨ ¨I dont enjoy the thinks I used to and it scares me.¨ ¨Im slowly changing...and im not enjoying this change at all.¨ ¨Im emotionally drained.¨

Show it, through your emotions, your low mood and general negativity of life and help them see you're not as positive or happy as you should be, even if it comes down to showing signs of self harm or abuse on your body...