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

You shouldn't be embarrassed about being depressed. Why not just say it out loud? It might help you.

If you're feeling depressed and you are uncomfortable telling someone you are, rather than saying you are depressed you can describe your symptoms. Depression is quite common and there's no reason to feel embarrassed about that.

I was that "someone" for a long time. For a long time, one of my friends was struggling and I had no clue. The best way to tell them is just to say it. Understand that they cannot always read your mind or pick up on hints. They want to help you, you should let them. Telling them will make you feel better and allow them to help you cope.

You could either write a letter to them so that you don't have to say it or send an email. Saying it in riddles usually don't work. When you say you are sleepy and tired all the time, the person you are telling that to might get the idea that you are lazy.

Recently, I’ve just been in a cloud. I have a history of depression and anxiety but it has never gotten to this point before. I recently had a breakdown at work, one of my closest friends thinks I’m acting wierd and she got upset and mad at me. I feel so distant and out of touch with reality. I can’t tell my friend or I feel like I’ll sound dramatic or needy. I don’t want to talk to anyone because then some people worry and some people will think I’m needy or weak or something. Idk wht to do or who to turn to. So that’s why I’m here.

Say ur feeling down and need help or write a note or online anoyumus chat like this one or and online therapist

Emphasize the types of thoughts/feelings/emotions you're experience. You can maybe say something like "You know, I'm been feeling (a bit) down for some time/lately. I have this feeling of sadness (and emptiness) in me that I cannot explain. What do you think this is?"

That a lot has happened in my life and i feel like I just wanna be alone and cry and that I don't wanna do it

In my experience, people usually don't understand that you're depressed unless you come out and say it. Sometimes, if someone has depression, you can mention that you have symptoms of depression and they might realise that you're saying that you are depressed.

Some people can tell without being told. But if it's someone who isn't aware of it at all, you might want to drop a hint or two. Maybe even a visit to the psychotherapist.