How can I let people know what im going through?
Hey everyone.
I am curious to find a way on how I can tell a friend/family that I'm dealing with depression. I dont want to be alone in this anymore...I have a 2 people who I am comfortable with telling about what is going on but I am terrified to do so as Ive never showed the "other side" of me before.
I feel very bad to let them in to something like this but honestly things are just getting really bad and I want someone there.
I do get "bad" thoughts sometimes when Im alone and I just want to dial their number or send them a text but I feel if I didn't explain what is going on first they wouldnt understand if I suddenly call them and am having a panic attack.
I dont know how to explain to them what is going on or how they could help me. I just feel the need to say something yet Im scared to do so. I feel like such a burden to tell someone i want a helping hand through this. Any advice?
I know how you feel, I told my friends about how I feel and my thoughts a few months ago. I couldn't say it to them, so I wrote a letter for them to read. I was with them when they read it, so we talked a bit afterward and I explained some things that they didn't get from the letter. I was really nervous when I did it though. I hope it goes well for you