How do I tell people I'm depressed?

You don't have to use the big "d" word if you do not feel so inclined. You can always tell people, "hey, I've been feeling really down a lot of the time lately. This just happens to me sometimes but it has nothing to do with you."

Only tell people you are comfortable with. Let them know how you feel and tell them it shouldn't change their opinion of you, only that you may need a bit of extra support.

Be honest, there's nothing to be ashamed of! Be yourself and people will love you for who you are! Unfortunately lots off people go through depression at some point in their life but admitting it to yourself and other people is a great step forward to getting help and heading in the right direction to feeling better!

Knowing that you are depressed is a huge stage. I think that going straight up to your parents first and telling how bad you're feeling recently may help them understand your problem. You shouldn't be afraid of what other people think, because no matter what happens you are strong and you can manage to end this. It may be stormy today, but it can't be forever.

Do you want to tell others your are? That is something with you, and you can tell whoever or not tell. Up to you. If you do want to let others you can trust know, then it is just something you can say. There is no reason to be nervous or worry. This is an issue going on with you, and they will only want to help. Honesty, openness, and calm conversations always work better when trying to convey your feelings to others.

Be open and honest with someone you can trust. Tell them exaclty what's going on in your head. You will be surprised how many people will be kind and understanding. It feels great to get it all put.

It really depends on your reason and relationship to them. If I need to tell my boss, I give a different explanation than if I tell my spouse, and that is different from if I tell my student, which is different from my cousin.... I would advice you look at why you want them to know, what you want to them to do or understand, and how you want to best explain this, when, in what depth/detail, and in what manner.

There's a serious stigma to depression that really shouldn't exist, and it depends on the people you want to tell. I think the first course of action should be seeking out support, whether it be online or your friends and if things still escalate then it's time to see a Doctor. Attempt to be honest with people, tell them how hard it is, tell them about what may cause Depression from a medical stand-point to give them some perspective.

I was diagnosed with Depression this year and it's never easy for me to just tell someone that I'm undergoing depression. Just tell them how you've been feeling and then go from there. You don't have to put a label on it.

It's hard, but possible! When I needed to tell someone about it, I would close my eyes and imagine I was saying it to myself... I'm sorry if that sounds weird, but it always calmed me down to think that I wasn't actually speaking to anyone. :)

Find someone you can trust that has been through depression at one point in their life. They often have more valuable insight than someone that has not.

I would never tell someone I was depressed. I don't think I have ever used that word about myself verbally. Instead I talk about how I feel in a way that I think will make the people who I tell it to understand.

Start with one or two people, people you trust. You don't have to tell everyone all at once, and you also don't have to tell everything all at once. It's okay if you tell them about your situation a little bit at a time if that makes you more comfortable. Take your time, and try to pick people who you truly trust to listen.

You'll be able to share this with people you can trust, else the fear of not being taken seriously can be there. Tell them upfront, that you have reason to believe that you're undergoing depression. They're likely to ask you about further details, whence you can open up more and talk about it. Have your reasons ready; but since it's someone you trust, someone who cares, chances are the reasons won't be subjected to a scrutiny.

Just say it. There is nothing wrong in being depressed. There is nothing shameful about coping with depression. I think the bravest of the lot have the ability to battle depression.

Try talking to them in a friendly way letting them know your issues, and what you're dealing with in life.

If you wish to inform people that you're struggling sitting down one on one is best. Make sure you tell them that you have something important to talk to them about so that they know to give you their undivided attention. You may wish to start the conversation by asking them if they've notice anything about your emotions recently. Regardless of their answer, follow on by telling them that you haven't been feeling yourself. This opens the conversation so you can continue on and tell them that you are struggling with depression.

I have started by reaching out to people I trust. I tell them how I have been feeling, and ask for help about depression.

i think its better not to because then they get a chance to take advantage of it yes you should open your heart to your close ones but not everyone

Understanding your feelings, and where they are coming from will help you find the words to tell your loved ones or others that you are depressed. Not everyone understands what depression means, so further explanation is helpful.