Why does nobody believe I'm depressed?

People nowadays tend to consider depression something that's not really a disease, therefore it is hard for people who have never experienced it, to believe in it.

Some people will see it as a character flaw, a sign of weakness, or just not be able to comprehend what you're describing. Not everyone has been through the same life experiences, and you can't hold it against them for not understanding.

For the untrained eye or the inexperienced depression might pass off as laziness, a temporary sadness or simply a normal excuse. In my experience I had to fall very deep in order for my family and friends to acknowledge the depression.

It sounds like you are not around the right people...If people don't "believe" such a thing.That's terrible,depression is no joke.

Most of us are paying too much attention to our own problems to really recognize someone else in need. Don't take it personally, it says nothing about your character.

It's not that no one believes you, you just haven't told the right people. Honestly, most people don't know very much about depression. Depression is sometimes called an "invisible illness." It's a lot harder to see than a physical illness. And people with depression can, and often want to, appear normal in front of others. Yes, depressed people can laugh. And still be depressed. Don't expect people your age to understand what depression is like unless they have experienced it themselves.

Many people don't understand what its like to feel depressed. Some may think that you just don't "seem" depressed it's hard for many people to understand depression if they don't have much experience with it

Some might think you just want attention when you really do need help. It hurts but you just have to find someone who's willing to really listen and understand.

Nobody believes you are depressed because you may not be as open with them emotionally as you are with yourself.

Perhaps you function so highly that it is difficult for them to believe. Obviously, it hurts when no one believes you after you open up to them about your feelings, and certainly no one should be punished for functioning highly in spite of mental illness-- effective coping is the goal of all treatments, after all! If your friends and family aren't being as validating as they should be, just remember to validate your own emotions and also view the positive side of this-- you must be a very strong person if you seem to be fine to others although you are struggling.