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

Profile: rezasophiea
rezasophiea on May 21, 2020
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This is a tricky one a tip i have is that one time when i felt okay i decided to have an object that would come out when i was feeling sad. For me i chosse a stuffed toy. The people i trust know that if i am depressed i will bring the toy out. This helps eliminate the scary step of saying you arent okay. Perhaps writting it down might help also. A reminder that you are not alone. Its hard to know what to say when you feel depressed but i do reccomend finding an object that can be used for when you feel sad. Take care
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Profile: WildflowerHeather
WildflowerHeather on May 23, 2020
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If you’re not comfortable saying that you have depression by simply stating it, there are ways you can hint at it. You could say, “I just wanted to let you know I haven’t been doing very well,” or something along the lines of that. If they are understanding, hopefully the conversation will flow until you are comfortable enough to speak what’s on your mind. You could even simply ask to talk, that way you can talk about some else if something becomes uncomfortable. Hopefully everyone around you will be supportive and loving. Remember that there’s no shame in getting help, and that it’s a great thing to do!
Profile: RiverHudson1
RiverHudson1 on Jun 1, 2020
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Hey! Sorry to hear you’re dealing with depression. That’s a rough spot to be in and I wish you the best. I understand that directly telling someone that you are depressed can be challenging and the words can get stuck in your throat. Makes sense, I’ve been there. I believe the best way to tell someone you’re depressed without saying it may be describing the symptoms. Such as, “I feel so numb and unmotivated all the time. I don’t know what’s up.” “I keep feeling sad about everything and have lost interest in all my hobbies. What gives?” “I can’t sleep and even when I do, I don’t get any rest at all.” Good luck ❤️
Profile: Ran3707
Ran3707 on Jun 6, 2020
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People will tell you they are depressed without saying it by their present outlook and comments. They have one fixed perspective that they cannot shake and want to communicate it. So talking and turning the subject over in their mind is important. This is where you can be their helper and friend. People are social and want to resume their normal relationships and activity. They want relief from their depressed outlook. Depression is a feeling that things are going badly. If a person dwells too much on it, other things may go wrong as well like health and sleep and interactions with others. People need anchoring in someone else or in their religious faith.
Profile: Shoko4917
Shoko4917 on Jun 20, 2020
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It is often easier for people to understand symptoms. Saying things like you are not sleeping or eating well help people without experience with depression understand without risking judgement. If you know the person well Or know they have struggled with depression as well, saying you haven’t been yourself lately is helpful. Try to avoid details if you are letting the person know for the first time. Unloading everything at once can be painful for you and the person you are talking to. It can also be helpful to ask the person if they have experienced something similar.
Profile: atticus997
atticus997 on Jun 24, 2020
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You could start the conversation saying that you're feeling under the weather and not quite yourself. Also you could say that you are sleeping too much and you have lost your appetite because you just do not feel like eating. Everything that you eat does not taste the same as it tastes like dust in your mouth. And that places you used to go to do not interest you anymore. You just feel like laying on the couch and watching the television all day. You kind of feel like there is a black cloud hanging over you all day long. You feel like you just want to be by yourself and not hang out with your best friends like you used to do daily.
Profile: Therainbow81
Therainbow81 on Jun 25, 2020
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I have struggle doing all the things. Even the basic chores like making the bad , cleaning my room is so hard.Sometimes ı cry for no reason .And everything is bothering me . Every person seems so annoying even they are the best person in the world. It feels like ı have no faith now. And ı do not believe this days will go . I feel like it will be like this forever and ı do not want to live this life forever.Ido not see Beaty or happiness in anything. It feels like my life is about to end .
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Anonymous on Jun 26, 2020
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Telling someone you;re depressed without saying it can be tough. Maybe hint a how you are feeling, how it has impacted you, and how it can affect your relationship with others. It is hard for others, such as family members, to understand what you are going through. It is even harder to accept that you might be depressed. Try describing how life has been since you've been depressed: “I don’t feel well.”, “I’m not doing well today", “I’m hanging in there.”, “I feel ‘off’ or ‘incorrect.’”, “I just need a break.”, "I am exhausted" "I just need to be alone" "I need someone", etc. Just let them know that you are not doing well.
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Talk about where you feel things in your body. How does it feel when you think about being sad? Happy? Angry? Talk about where you feel pain, where you feel numb. It's okay to not have the words to describe the feeling. It's okay to not be comfortable with labels (like depression, anxiety). Connecting with yourself does not always mean having to get it right. Sharing what you feel and what you don't can help you connect. Let a loved one, or someone you trust know when you feel numb, overly tired, painful body aches, anxiety, or feelings of hopelessness. It can be scary to share your feelings with others. That's why starting small can help. Tell someone how your body feels, or let them know you haven't been enjoying your activities like you used to. Talking about your feelings does not mean you are helpless or hopeless. It means you are human.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 1, 2020
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I can't say that I have always been sure that the message was received, in past experiences I found that conveying depression through words, even if not direct was most effective. Sometimes subtle cues missed others. Whenever I spoke about disappointments in that had come up or had someone present who could witness it, it became clearer to others why the depression was present. On days when depression was unexplained entirely, I would say speaking (doesn't have to be direct) was the most effective method. When I speak about it being indirect, I mean to say that in some instance the words were clear to those I was talking with that there was a unsettled feeling.
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