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What is the best way to tell others about your depression?

User Profile: crimsonDime5992
crimsonDime5992 October 23rd, 2018

Hey guys, I am new here and I've had depression for some time now. However I often get stuck when I think about telling my family or friends about this, I don't know how they can take it seriously, any helpful advices? Thanks!smiley

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User Profile: ThisIs543
ThisIs543 October 24th, 2018

@crimsonDime5992 It can be hard to understand depression if you haven't been through it, so being specific helps, maybe not even using the word "depression."

Examples:

*I feel so tired all the time.

*I don't really look forward to anything anymore.

*It feels so hard to complete even the smallest tasks.

*I feel distracted a lot. It's hard to focus.

*I'm achy and want to sleep all day.

*I can't stop feeling sad.