Why does nobody believe I'm depressed?

There is a stigma still unfortunately around mental illness, so people find it hard to see that there is something wrong with you when they have not experienced it themselves.

It could that people sometimes only see what they want to see and maybe they don't want to deal with you because people can be cruel like that at times but, not here.

If you're depressed, you're depressed, it has nothing to do with others. Personally, my depression fluctuates, and I hide it. I've learned to cope through art, music, writing, and roleplay. I am friends with a few other people that I would've never known were depressed and we have set up a support group.

People think depression is a specific set of extreme signs of "depression". Depression isn't specific signs, it can range from not wanting to eat to eating too much, Always watching tv or never watching tv.

Depression has a bit of a stigma. A lot of people use the term depression very casually to describe how they feel at a certain time even if it's not entirely true or a one off. It may also be hard for a person to believe that someone has depression simply because they don't want to believe it. Mental health is full of stigmas which you have to face.

many people have a stereotypical view of depression-- if they don't see you stuck in bed every single day, chances are that they're going to assume it was a simple bad mood that's over. if someone hasn't experienced depression themselves, they often have no idea how it can manifest, or that a person is perfectly capable of being depressed and still living their lives at the same time. it'd be helpful for them to read up on depression, and to especially read people's personal accounts of it, so that they can understand better what depression actually is.

It's not that nobody believes you're depressed, it might be because they don't have the experience to understand what it means or what it feels like. Psychological and mental problems are hard to understand and/or relate to unless you've been through it. Typically, talking to your loved/trusted ones and explaining how you feel at that moment rather than just using the word "depressed" can better help them understand you.

Depression is a hard thing for people to understand, no one really gets it and people think depression is used for attention. It's all about finding the right people to admit to.

Some parents just don't want to admit that their child is depressed and they go into denial and make it seem like everythings ok

I am sorry that they do not believe you. Depression looks different on everyone. I liken it dreams vs nightmares. Everyone's dreams are completely different, and so are their nightmares so your happiest and saddest moments in life will never be the same as the next person. Depression for many is people seeming sad, angry and suicidal. That's the stereotype. It is often typical to see negative emotions displayed with depression. However, a depressed person can smile, give away all their best items, and be the smartest, kindest funniest person you may know. They usually may never seem "down" around others, only alone in their thoughts. Depression can also manifest as a lack of emotions and numbness as well. Sometimes, a person who seems bitter, or neutral or quiet or moody but not really upset or just seems "off" but not happy or not sad are actually experienced a mild or moderate depression. Get help, if no one believes you, I do, so get help. We at 7 Cups are here for you.