who do you talk to about depression?

Try talking to someone of 7 cups for starters, then you may want to consider speaking to a professional counselor or therapist.

you could talk to friends, family, or come and talk to a trained listener here on 7 cups! we are all here to help you.

You can talk to anyone about depression, but ideally if you're seeking help it would be best to seek advice from your local GP or clinic nurse, who can refer you to more specialised services. Don't be afraid to be open with them; they want to help you and find the best course of action for your health and wellbeing. And you don't have to disclose your situation with anyone you don't want to. I hope you find the help you're looking for.

There are certainly different levels of depression however, everyone experiening the symptoms of it should definitely take it seriously no matter how minute ones symptoms seem to present. The first step is to go to your regular doctor to discuss the issues you are experiencing. Your doctor will most likely proceed with a K10 test (or something similar) to asses the severity of the depression. Ask your doctor for a referal to a phycologist before diving into medicative treatment.

When Ive been depressed I reach out to individuals I feel safe and comfortable speaking and sharing with--those individuals look different for everyone.

When you're feeling depressed, it is best to talk to someone who you can truly trust, even better if they are more experienced than you and can give you advice on how to overcome whatever you're going through. A mature friend, a therapist, and a trusted adult are all good sources. I know that this may not always be available, so you may also come to 7cups and talk to a listener about your problems. The most important thing is to interact with someone and keep finding people to talk to despite feeling depressed or rejected.

There are several people you can speak to about depression. It's always great to confide in someone you trust. Such as, a close family member or loved one, a close friend, or even a guidance counselor at school. The most important thing is that you tell someone about your depression.

Talk to anyone you can feel 100% comfortable and as if you can speak easily to the person about anything . It can be anyone as long as you feel that you can really trust them

Close friends, your parents, siblings, teachers, counslers, anyone who is certain to listen and will help you.

Depression is a state of mind where the victim feels as if she/he will never be accepted or loved. They want it but don't feel as if they deserve it.