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If you are independent, a therapist. If not, a school counselor or a parent, in attempts to get a therapist.
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.
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! :)!
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.
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.
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
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.
Your guidance counselor or a professional. You should contact a therapist or a psychiatrist if you're feeling depressed!
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.
People to talk to about depression could be parents or guardians, older siblings, school counselors, or even a trusted adult outside of the family.
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.
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 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.
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
February 20th, 2018 2:34am
There are many listeners active on our page ready to support you, otherwise you might be interested in looking for a verified therapist in your vicinity.
You can talk about this to a close friend, a member of your family you are comfortable with, or a therapist. And you can come on 7CupsofTea for support ! :)
A good friend, a supportive family member, your dog, it can be anyone really -- oh, and a trained professional of course. But sometimes the most helpful person to talk to is You, yourself. Look in a mirror and have that much-needed conversation, or get a nice journal and fill it with your thoughts and feelings.
Peace,
Devin
Whomever you want. It is entirely up to you, however there are some recommended folks that- depending on the situation- could probably help. Parents, doctors, therapists, trusted friends, etc. Don't feel pressured to tell anyone if you don't want to, even if it's a family member. If you have a therapist, for whatever reason, I would strongly recommend talking to them about depression.
I talk talk to people I trust such as my school guidance counsellor, my social worker, and my sister
Anonymous
August 15th, 2016 1:12pm
No one at all sometimes. I bottle most of my feelings and thoughts in. I know I know.. That's bad...
I don't talk about depression. I think about solutions. What's making me depressed? what can I do about it? If I can't do anything about it, how can I distract myself from it?
Depression is a clinical diagnosis, therefore doctors, psychologists or therapists are the ones trained to help you with this issue. Understanding that it is a disorder of the neurotransmitters is important to help you realize that it goes beyond feeling sad. However, talking to someone you trust as well can help the situation be a little easier on you.
Anonymous
June 6th, 2017 4:17am
Anyone, your family, your friends, a teacher, a work colleague, a psychologist, a doctor, a therapist, or one of our friendly listeners on here!
People online that I trust, my therapist, my family sometimes but not nearly as much as the others. I talk to people I trust and know will still be there for me.
Anonymous
April 14th, 2020 5:10pm
Well, based on my experienced I am much comfortable talking about my depression with my best friend she is a good listener and she really shows me that she understand what I am going in through and she is let me speak without interrupting me. I guess when it come to this topic we should really share it to the people whom we trust and to the people who can really understand our situation and can be the best listener at the same time. It is so hard to talk about depression and it is also hard to find someone to trust about this matter.
Anonymous
May 9th, 2022 5:38pm
Depression is often a topic that people feel ashamed to discuss because it may seem like a weakness. I usually talk about depression with my trusted friends or I journal my feelings to make sense of them and be able to process things better. Depression is also a condition that does not always manifest itself openly and isn't always evident if you don't know someone well enough. I try to be cautious when talking about depression as not to trigger something in a person who might not want to share. It is always a struggle to be able to open up about something that you feel is a stigma.
The short answer here is anyone that you feel safe talking too. If you are anything like me though that is easier said than done sometimes. Depression is such a strong opponent that you may have already given up on talking with anyone for unrealistic reasons like you have little to no value and because of that no one would help if you did muster the strength to do so. I am here to tell you that you do have value, your brain has just tricked you! I am here to say its beatable and you are worth it! I suggest you talk to whomever is closest in your support system or find a therapist if you don't have a support system.
Anonymous
November 30th, 2020 1:06pm
You can talk to lots of different people about depression. A good place to start may be a close friend, family member, doctor, and a therapist is a great person to talk to. Lots of people care about you and would love to help support you with depression, as it is very hard to cope with alone. I hope that there is someone out there willing to listen to you, and there are many people here on 7 cups that would love to listen to you! You're never alone, and there are always people out there that love you and will support you.
Depression can be difficult to talk about and I find it most helpful to talk to someone who knows what depression looks like--usually a mental health professional. When I talk to my friends or partner, they are always supportive, but they may not have a true understanding of what depression looks like which makes it hard for me to feel heard. Sometimes it's really helpful to talk to someone who doesn't know me on a personal level because I feel less judged. I would recommend trying to find a therapist or counselor that has a background in depression, so that I know I am getting the best advice possible.
There are numerous people who you can talk to in regards to depression. There are doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, friends - the list goes on. Sometimes it can be difficult to talk about, but it may be beneficial for you, as there are therapies and medication available. Usually, you can refer yourself to psychological places without needing to go to the doctors, but in some countries you need to get a doctor's note or referral, so it's dependent on your country. Depression can be something that some people are embarrassed about or ashamed to feel, when in fact it is a normal feeling for people to feel.
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