Why is talking about having depression almost like talking about a taboo subject?

Speaking of depression is like a taboo subject in that from the outside looking in, it seems there is no reason for which to feel so down and no one seems to understand how difficult it is to take in even the easiest daily tasks. If mentioned, there is a fear someone will ask, ¨So, why are you sad again?¨ or ¨Why can't you just get over it?¨

I think it's a subject that less people really understand or feel comfortable discussing so they often avoid it. But I also think it's a subject that should be discussed more and the only way other people (including myself) understand what you are going through is if you talk about it.

People are often afraid. They are afraid to speak about things they deal with, things that are too close to home, sometimes it's things that society tells us are wrong, and sometimes it's being unsure how to provide support. It doesn't matter the reason, so many people are afraid to approach depression and other mental health topics because they are afraid it would force them to realize that life isn't perfect and that people can be suffering and it not be visible.

Because most of people don't have that personal experience, that others have. When you say you have depression to someone who doesn't have or haven't had, he/she might get quite scared. But when you or someone else who knows about it, explains what it's like to have depression or other mental illness, it gets easier to talk about it.

Depression is a quite sensitive subject to talk about. People with depression may be more sensitive, no matter its good or bad.

There is so many different ways depression can be triggered. Depression is different for everyone and people all handle it in a variety of ways.

Unfortunately, many people do not understand depression and what it feels like. You should always know that depression is an illness and it affects you in a REAL way, therefore, never feel as if you can't express that just because someone may not relate.

People who have not experience depression, or needed to reach out don't feel it is appropriate and don't understand it. And there is a large number of people who don't understand depression calling people lazy and not motivated. With that comes being scared to discuss depression openly and creates havoc on your mental state. Talk about it with someone outside your circle first. Then try talking to those closest to you first. Learn about depression, understand the definition and who else is going through it as well. Then teach those around you what it is.

I think depression can happen to anyone at anytime, and that it feels very personal, and it`s hard to talk about because of the fear of appering weak

A lot of people don't "believe" that depression exists or some people judge people with depression. I've heard some one say that people with depression just are people with a self-pity problem. That's why you might feel it's taboo, because some people don't understand it.