Why do people think that I'm depressed to get attention?

A lot of people just don't understand depression, and don't know how to react when they meet someone that's clinically depressed. Try not to blame them for their ignorance; it's simply a consequence of the society we live in. Know that here, on 7 Cups, you're in a safe space, filled with people that understand and are willing to take you seriously.

Some people just don't understand what depression is. They think that we are overreacting. They think that we want attention. I believe that it is a lack of knowledge. If people have not experienced depression, they think that we are making a big deal out of nothing. However, those people are ignorant in regards to depression. They don't know what it's like. This is mainly why I think people tend to think such things. We know what it's like, her on 7 cups. Many of us have experienced depression so know that you are not alone. We are here for you and we know that no one pretends to be depressed for attention. It's a real struggle and you deserve all the help that you can get. We are here for you. We understand you.

Why do u care about people , sometimes all u have to do is just mute the whole world and live for yourself you're not born to please people and I hope you find the right person who doesn't judge :)

They don't really think that, they just want to think that because believing you are actually depressed scares or overwhelms them--also, they're probably in the habit of dismissing & invalidating you and if they started taking you seriously now they would have to admit they were wrong the whole time. Essentially, they are lazy cowards.

Because they've never been depressed and cannot relate to it at all. Since it is an alien concept to them, the idea of people faking it to get attention is a plausible explanation to them.

That's only because they want you to snap out of your depression. They believe that they are helping you

People suffering from mental health are still poorly understood by people who are unfamiliar with these issues. Depression is a complex problem that invades all sphere of the life of those who suffer from it and it's hard for most people to really understand what goes on into your head. Ignorance is the root of all jugments.

the symptoms of depression can manifest themselves in a very external manner and the extra noticeably you are displaying may lead people who do not properly understand the problem to think you are doing it for attention.

Because they are not depressed and they don't understand you. It really amazes them the fact that you're revealing you're sad because people use to pretend they're always happy. Being sad is normal. If you feel like crying, do it, you have feelings. Ask for help and advice and you will feel better. I'm always here!

Because people don't know what it's like. They only see the fake parts of you that you can muster. They can't know what you're going through. So they make an excuse. They tell themselves that it's just for attention because they've never had heart-wrenching depression.