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

Although it may feel like it's better to keep depression to yourself, in the long run you are probably doing more harm than good. It can be scary to admit to something like depression, seeing as there is a stigma around it. However, like a cold, ignoring your symptoms doesn't make them go away. It's always best to seek help and take care of yourself if you find you need it. You'll likely discover many people are more willing to help than you'd imagine.

You don't have to yet. Take some time to gather your thoughts, then talk to someone you trust. Be ready to answer questions that they may have about your depression.

Yes! The depression isolates you from everyone. You feel alone and extreme sadness. And don't feel like doing anything or telling anyone. If you are not comfy to tell someone close to you. You could begin in here! Always taking self-care and doing little steps that helps you to improve.

It takes time to be ready to speak to someone. It's all on your own when you're ready. Never feel like you have to talk to someone if you don't want to. You can do your own research and find how to cope. You can work up to talking to your regular doctor and they can tell you how to handle it the best way. You have options.

Are you afraid that others will judge you because you are depressed? Will they think less of you somehow? It is okay to keep your business private if you don't feel like you need outside help and support. But this can sometimes be a problem with depression. When people are depressed they tend to self-isolate and hide away. This is like a defense mechanism to give much needed rest. The depressed person is attempting to work it out alone and recuperate. However, this isolation actually can make the depression worse. Unless you are in crisis, you don't need to share your private state of mind. But you should make an effort to be around other people. Sometimes the companionship can help to lift the depression. If you are in crisis and need help, it is better to confide in someone else so that they can find the resources you may need. In that case, just let go of your worry about what others think. Put yourself first and do what you have to do to get your needs met.

I'd honestly still do it for the sake of myself, though starting off with some self-care activities can help a ton. They include, but not limited to, meditating, journaling, practicing gratitude, and exercising. For the betterment of oneself and to prevent the depression from worsening, it is best to tell someone you trust such as a close friend or trusted adult. It isn't worth taking the risk of the former part: getting the side effects of not taking action sooner. It can lead to su*cidal thoughts and personal isolation, which, of course, are not healthy to any extent at all.