Why does nobody believe I'm depressed?

Nobody assumes a person is depressed because depression is silent. There's no fevers, no rashes, no blood test to prove it.. No amount of money of fame can fix it. It's a constant battle with yourself everyday. If only people could run their fingers through our soul, feel exactly what we feel, perceive as we perceive, look .. & experience what depression actually feels like for once. Many people have no clue on what depression is like which is why many people won't believe you're depressed.. Since it's not an "obvious" disorder.

Usually people think that when others say "I'm depressed" they're exaggerating or trying to get attention.

Yeah, there are many cases where others dont believe that when some one say that they are depressed because of many reasons.. Like they havent seen you depressed before or they do not have knowledge regarding depression that this can occur to anyone. And another thing is when we meet people we act like everything is good. So when we even say that we are depressed they dont believe easily.

Because many people think it is due to attention seeking, You need to express it is a genuine feeling and not for attention.

People cannot understand our feelings and situation sometimes.. Or we cannot explain it well to them. When we say to others we are depressed they may find it hard to understand and believe us. Sometimes if we try to open up a bit more or to explain what makes us depressed they may understand and believe us.

For me, it was always important growing up in my family to never show your negative emotions and to sweep everything under the carpet. I learned to smile, laugh, and generally look "OK" even when I wasn't feeling my best. When depression hit, those who were close to me didn't initially believe me because I "Looked fine" and Acted fine". It wasn't until I was officially diagnosed that people took it seriously.

Some people have no understanding of what depression looks like or even what it really is. Although there may be many levels of depression, at its most basic level, there are two forms of depression: functional and non-functional. Generally people with functional depression feel depressed on the inside, but are still able to function in daily life such as going to work, taking care of the house, personal hygiene, shopping for groceries, etc. People who are non-functional can barely get out of bed. They sleep a whole lot, or sometimes too little. Leaving the house for food shopping, or any reason, is an humongously difficult task. Cooking, cleaning and housekeeping are nearly impossible. They can go many days or weeks without showering. Basically, they want the world to go away. I don't know which one you are, but if the are among the first group, it may be hard for people to recognize that you are depressed. You also should consider the notion that the people around you don't belive in depression. They may believe that depression is something you can "think" your way out of. This is the positive thinking idea that rarely helps people with depression. You need a person in your life who believes you and takes your feelings seriously. You might need a therapist in your life, because you shouldn't have to deal with these feelings alone.

Because depression doesn't leave a physical mark, it is a chemical imbalance in the brain and even people who have great lives can get it. Most people don't understand how depression works

Many people are unable to see from anyone else's perspective except their own. This may cause the individual to compare his or her personal conflicts with yours--and in that individual's mind, he or she may not be able to understand where you are coming from. You have the right to your emotions--but you have the right to seek and conquer happiness. Own what you feel and seek any help you may need to find your road to recovery.

Many people who have never experienced depression or dont want to acknowledge yours might hide behind disbelief. This is common with parents who refuse to believe that their child is depressed, in doing this and denouncing your depression they are however only making it worse as the best thing a depressed person can do is reach out and seek help. Try being entirely open, serious and forthright about the whole situation and consider seeking professional help for a definite diagnosis and undeniable fact.