I think I'm depressed but I don't want to tell anyone?

Telling someone is hard but it shares the weight of it and just saying it outloud can help you sort it out!

You don't have to tell anyone, you can do so when you are ready! It may be good to speak to 'someone' however, such as your doctor or a professional, just to perhaps get some advice or guidance. Depression can sometimes be temporary and other times can be long lasting, but there are always people around you that care!

In some groups, there is a stigma with mental illness and some people believe that one must buck up and get over it. I have seen it and feared that I would be labeled a crybaby or lose my security clearence and hence my position (and I might have a hard time getting another job because back then, employment applications often included a question about whether you have ever had any treatment for mental/emotional issues - it was right next to the one about convictions for crimes) if I was diagnosed with any mental problem. My own mother died in a mental hospital, and I will avoid that at all costs. When I decided that not being able to feel joy like normal people was not an acceptable lifestyle, I found a way to get help. Besides the many online assessment tools and questionaires (which can give you a good idea of whether you really are depressed), I have always been able to find someone who was qualified as a therapist who was not associated with my work or my immediate circle of friends. Sometimes, it was a referral through my church or a community program or school, but somehow help was available, This site is a good resource. I might mention that not all therapists serve all people equally well-at times I had to try more than one until I found someone who helped and with whom I could work. It IS worth the effort to get things straightened out.

It is hard to admit something personal about yourself, but soon it's best to tell an adult or parent

That's entirely up to you. Your mental health matters are your business, and it is up to you to decide who you want to tell. Just make sure to reach out and get help if/when you need it.

It's very normal that you do not want to talk about feelings of depression because in general there is still some stigma surrounding any mental issue affecting people HOWEVER (and this is very important) the best way to battle depression or feelings of depression is talking about your issue. If you feel you cannot share it with friend and family you might be able to share it with a listener of a therapist. In therapy you'll be introduced to a concept called the therapeutic relationship, a good therapist will talk to you as if he or she is a very good, but in a way objective and distant friend and create an atmosphere that allows you to open up more easily. Feeling depressed or even clinical depression is the most common mental problem, for a therapist its like the flu and it's been studied and researched for decades. 7 cups has a network of professional therapists where you can share your feelings with anonymously and I highly recommend this program if you can't make yourself open up in real life.

Tell people when you feel comfortable doing so, however know that you can gain a lot of help from telling at least one person. Taking that big step can greatly help you

these depressions are like black tunnels in our life. Most of the time it leaves us with feeling of helplessness. If you try to share you may feel good.

It's not a good idea, I'd say. Being depressed usually makes us hate ourselves and feel lonely. You should find someone to talk to. I assure you, everything will get better!

You can always talk to a health professional, that's confidential and you can find out if it's depression you're dealing with. You should not go through this alone!