Why does nobody believe I'm depressed?

No depression experience is ever the same and no one person experiences the same kind of depression. Also, we still live in a society where mental awareness is still hard to believe. Lastly, people that have not experienced a deep depression or have maybe overcomed a "truly sad" situation that they mislabeled as feeling depressed may no understand why people who are depressed cant simply get "over it" as they did, or may feel like others are just exaggerating. Be patient with yourself. No one can understand truly but can be a comfort. Seek comfort and help from those that dont judge and make you feel safe.

depression is a very hard thing to deal with. along with experiencing the feelings yourself, it often seems that others do not believe you. however, finding solace in a few, close, friends and relatives often will lead to a great support group

Maybe you're used to faking smiles, and people often see you "happy", so when you say you're depressed, they don't believe you. But nobody needs to know that you're depressed unless you want them to help you, the only one who needs to know how you actually are, is you.

People don't understand what they have never experienced. Until they do, they won't understand or believe you are depressed. Depression is a dark place and many have been there. Just remember you are not alone :)

Sometimes people dont want to accept that some one they love is in so much pain. Deep down theyre hurting from this too and dont want to face it. Give them time, theyll come around.

They don't want to believe you are depressed because they have never been through it. When you don't understand something, it's hard not to believe it when someones says it's real.

Because they haven't experienced it for themselves. Many people romanticize and belittle the idea of depression because they don't know what it can really be like to experience it. This misunderstanding doesn't mean they love you any less, if just means they need a little help understanding the real and serious experience you're going through.

Because everyone says that they are depressed even if they are not but im pretty sure you are struggling with this illness maybe you can try to go to a therapist and i bet if therapist tell them they'll believe you!

Sometimes people don't understand depression and all that it entails. People may not believed you're depressed because they have never experience depression, or perhaps they are experiencing severe depression and don't believe anyone else could possibly feel that way.

Depression is not something that someone can physically see much of the time and therefore, it makes it hard for people who do not understand it from their personal experience to be able to relate. Often people want to help they understand a lesser emotion such as sadness, anger or loneliness, however depression is entirely different. Those who are depressed often get frustrated by others trying to help,however,, it is an equal frustration from both sides. Those who are depressed can not expect people with no personal experience to ever understand the truth of depression just as those without can ot expect depressed people to understand life without it. That said, there is help, and there are ways for those dealing with depression to live a healthier and happier life. Seek counseling, allow yourself to be open and vulnerable to those who love you and accept the help you can not obtain for yourself. If you know someone depressed please encourage them to get help ad allow them to express to you as best they can even if you do not understand.