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who do you talk to about depression?

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Last Updated: 05/09/2022 at 5:38pm
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Anonymous
April 10th, 2016 3:15am
Currently I am depressed and I can't talk to my friends about it, they wouldn't understand. I can't sit at classes or at hangouts without feeling like its forced. I do always share things with family but they have expectations from me and they don't fully understand either. I'd just be a big disappointment. I want a promising life and I want to get past this but its all locked up inside and my only outlet is the internet and my Boyfriend. I am lucky I have him. He listens, he understands, he is my strength.
Lightnessindark3010
November 7th, 2017 2:21pm
You can tell your parents about it and if you are not comfortable with it then try talking to your school counsellor. If you don’t have a school counsellor then you can reach out to listeners here who are comfortable talking about depression, with you
Anonymous
April 3rd, 2016 5:23am
Whoever you are comfortable with talking to about it. Your mom, your bff, a therapist, yourself, etc.
Anonymous
April 17th, 2016 2:36am
Depression is a very sensitive issues and should be dealt with the utmost care. Talking to a shrink, near and dear ones are the best options, also talking in a support group often has its advantages
glisteningLynx61
March 10th, 2016 6:30pm
Talk to anyone you can feel 100% comfortable and as if you can speak easily to the person about anything . It can be anyone as long as you feel that you can really trust them
LittleDropsOfHappiness
March 25th, 2016 1:38pm
I talk to the people I love and trust. I talk to those who I know will help me and understand. If I need to, I will talk to a professional. Talking to someone is important and can make others more aware what you are going through.
Anonymous
March 24th, 2016 10:18am
You can talk to Family, Friends your GP/Doctor, Anyone you trust. You can also connect to a listener who you trust.
oj1711
March 23rd, 2016 12:30pm
To figure out why the hell i am depressed and how can i get any better, ti let it goo, it's hard to keep it in.
Anonymous
March 20th, 2016 2:22am
I never had anyone to talk to. That's when i realized that the only person that's always there was the voice within myself, the one who told me I was worthless, that there was no hope for me. Having realized that, instead of fighting back or running away from it, I accepted the fact that he is me and will always be with me. I started writing my thoughts and my emotion in a small notebook as if I'm talking to myself. That was a way for me to release all those emotions bottled up inside and to calm the demon inside me. Now that I've felt better, sometimes when I'm down, I still open that notebook and write a couple lines.
timaeusTestified1203
March 20th, 2016 12:09am
People to talk to about depression could be parents or guardians, older siblings, school counselors, or even a trusted adult outside of the family.
SunflowerHere2Help
March 19th, 2016 9:53pm
Your family, friends, teachers, co-workers, manager, professionals, anyone. You can literally talk to this about anyone. The best bet is a doctor and also a counsellor.
incarnadinepetals
March 18th, 2016 9:47pm
Your guidance counselor or a professional. You should contact a therapist or a psychiatrist if you're feeling depressed!
speciallight94
March 18th, 2016 7:39pm
We talk to those people about depression who we trust and believe.We must talk about this to those who really are willing to think about this problem.First step is to analyze if you have depression or not and then second step is to talk on this issue to your close ones and that can be any person,mother,father,siblings or your friend.
soothingPeace91
March 18th, 2016 3:02am
I personaly don't have anyone. but I go on here and talk to listeners. it helps. I would go to a person that I trust
Anonymous
March 17th, 2016 5:07am
I always talk to my best friend. She's amazing, and even though she's depressed herself, she knows exactly what to say and what I need to hear.
Anonymous
March 17th, 2016 1:42am
I usually talk to my best friends as it gets awkward to talk about depression to my parents. And the reason why i would prefer my best friends as they will understand more as they are in the similar situation.
DeathTheKidd
March 16th, 2016 12:24am
When i want to talk to someone about depression, i come here to 7cups.com and ask for support! It helps me a lot and i recommend this website to many that are depressed! :)!
zaix
March 13th, 2016 3:07pm
you can talk to anyone about depression, even someone who doesn't understand it, because nine times out of ten, they've felt that before.
Akatsuya
March 13th, 2016 8:34am
If you are independent, a therapist. If not, a school counselor or a parent, in attempts to get a therapist.
LaurenJ1995
March 12th, 2016 11:10pm
I speak to my boyfriend, my friends, my family and the listeners on 7 cups about my depression.
Caringpotato
March 12th, 2016 2:45pm
You could talk to anyone that's in your support system and you feel comfortable with. For ex: friends, family, colleagues, primary doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, listeners at 7 cups. It depends on who you feel comfortable with and trust. Listeners are valuable support if you just want someone to listen to you and offer safe space. If you are looking for advice on treatment or diagnosis or any medical expertise related to depression, your doctor would be the best person to talk to.
LucyCat20
March 12th, 2016 6:18am
usually i talk to my therapist about depression, most of the time though i talk to my mom about it..
Anonymous
March 12th, 2016 12:51am
Depression is a state of mind where the victim feels as if she/he will never be accepted or loved. They want it but don't feel as if they deserve it.
Anonymous
March 11th, 2016 2:18am
Close friends, your parents, siblings, teachers, counslers, anyone who is certain to listen and will help you.
TaranWanderer
February 28th, 2016 9:52pm
anyone you feel comfortable with. It could be family, a friend, or even a stranger on the internet. There are many resources available, whether it's through work, school or online. I prefer to talk to someone that doesn't know my background as much when I just need to vent, but when it's about an ongoing problem that I'm really struggling with, I find it more helpful to talk to someone I have a connection with, who I can continually come back to and rely on for support.
Anonymous
March 3rd, 2016 3:49am
A great place to start is a listener on 7 Cups. But if you feel that you need professional help, a therapist or counselor is another good place to start.
onedirection1213
March 2nd, 2016 7:01pm
you can talk to anyone about depression, like a teacher, friend, or parent, or doctor, or therapist.
Anonymous
March 2nd, 2016 12:23am
Anyone you trust, whether that be a parent(s), teacher, sibling or trusted friend. People you trust will listen intently and sometimes when dealing with depression, is the best thing you can have.
Anonymous
February 28th, 2016 11:42pm
If you want to talk about depression to someone, 7Cups is the best site. We have listeners who are always here to help and serve you. (:
TheHummingbirdListener
February 28th, 2016 12:46pm
I am very open with my family and friends about my depression. It allows me to ask for more support when I need it. It also allows them understanding when I am unable to meet with them. I am also open with all my mental health team, which allows them to support me the best that they can.