who do you talk to about depression?

There are numerous people who you can talk to in regards to depression. There are doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, friends - the list goes on. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk about, but it may be beneficial for you, as there are therapies and medication available. Usually, you can refer yourself to psychological places without needing to go to the doctors, but in some countries you need to get a doctor's note or referral, so it's dependent on your country. Depression can be something that some people are embarrassed about or ashamed to feel, when in fact it is a normal feeling for people to feel.

you should speak to someone you trust. someone you know will be there for you, and will help you out. it's important to know who to trust. people sometimes will use you to know your secrets and or personal life. watch out for people like those, and make sure anyone you talk about this with is trusted. you can also speak to someone online on a website like here, 7 cups. only speak to listeners if you feel comfortable with the listener who took your request. do not speak to a listener you do not feel comfortable speaking to. there are many people in the world to help you with this issue, as well as a therapist, therapists are professional, and are able to help you in a very educated manor.

Well, based on my experienced I am much comfortable talking about my depression with my best friend she is a good listener and she really shows me that she understand what I am going in through and she is let me speak without interrupting me. I guess when it come to this topic we should really share it to the people whom we trust and to the people who can really understand our situation and can be the best listener at the same time. It is so hard to talk about depression and it is also hard to find someone to trust about this matter.

Depression can be difficult to talk about and I find it most helpful to talk to someone who knows what depression looks like--usually a mental health professional. When I talk to my friends or partner, they are always supportive, but they may not have a true understanding of what depression looks like which makes it hard for me to feel heard. Sometimes it's really helpful to talk to someone who doesn't know me on a personal level because I feel less judged. I would recommend trying to find a therapist or counselor that has a background in depression, so that I know I am getting the best advice possible.

You can talk to lots of different people about depression. A good place to start may be a close friend, family member, doctor, and a therapist is a great person to talk to. Lots of people care about you and would love to help support you with depression, as it is very hard to cope with alone. I hope that there is someone out there willing to listen to you, and there are many people here on 7 cups that would love to listen to you! You're never alone, and there are always people out there that love you and will support you.

The short answer here is anyone that you feel safe talking too. If you are anything like me though that is easier said than done sometimes. Depression is such a strong opponent that you may have already given up on talking with anyone for unrealistic reasons like you have little to no value and because of that no one would help if you did muster the strength to do so. I am here to tell you that you do have value, your brain has just tricked you! I am here to say its beatable and you are worth it! I suggest you talk to whomever is closest in your support system or find a therapist if you don't have a support system.

Depression is often a topic that people feel ashamed to discuss because it may seem like a weakness. I usually talk about depression with my trusted friends or I journal my feelings to make sense of them and be able to process things better. Depression is also a condition that does not always manifest itself openly and isn't always evident if you don't know someone well enough. I try to be cautious when talking about depression as not to trigger something in a person who might not want to share. It is always a struggle to be able to open up about something that you feel is a stigma.