Telling someone about depression?
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Would you recommend telling a friend that you trust ? And like I don't know how to just say it... I've never even said it out loud... and like how do I go about telling this friend? I don't think I can exactly go up to him and say "I think I have depression please help me" So yeah... if you have suffered from depression who was the first person you told and how ?
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before you tell it, perhaps you could understand first what happen to you, if you're sure that you have depression, you could treat and conquer it anyway, so you don't have to tell anyone that you suffered from this disease, maybe this could help you in treat your depression
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I think it would be important to tell a friend you trust..just tell them how you have been feeling. You can see a dr for that and they can help you also..There is alot of depression medication out there or if therapy is what you need they can help you with that.
you know that you can confide in your doctor. You don't have to disclose personal information to your family and friends. There is really no need to. Your doctor is really the only one to discuss this with in detail. When you start taking medication and start to feel better then you might want to confide with your friend.
Actually, when I realized what I was going through, I took it to God. Seriously. I just sat and poured it all out to Him and asked for guidance. Then I talked to my closest friend. You can start by telling that person that you need a sounding board, you need someone to listen and help you sort things out. Ask if they've ever had a time in their life where everything seemed to be dark and all the problems were overwhelming. That's your opener. Hopefully you just need to unburden yourself. If I can help by being a sounding board for you, feel free to email me. God bless and help you.
You could say something like, "You may or may not have noticed that I have not been myself lately. I think I may be having some problems with depression. I'm going to be seeing a doctor, but I just wanted to let you know. I will probably be needing some support. Also, the doctor may be putting me on some medication for a while. I need you to be available to let me know if you notice any strange behavior from the medications. I really appreciate your friendship and your trust. Let's just keep this between us, OK?"
Good luck with your therapy!
I told my husband, but he knew already because of the emotianal state I was in. I suggest you tell your best friend because they can always try to cheer you up and make you feel better.
Unfortunalty you are going to have to tell your mom or dad if you want to see a doctor or recieve any medication if you're under 18. It's a hard thing to do, but your mom will understand. I bet she has been depressed herself.
being depressed is NOT SOMETHING TO BE EMBARRASSED OF.
I found a councellor to talk to when I was depressed. then my family doctor, then a few selected friends and family members.
get help. like I said it is not something to be embarrassed about, it is a medical condition, would anyone be embarrassed about be diabetic? depression in not something that you have control of, it is sometimes caused by a chemical imbalance, medication can help with that.
if you are a student (young) , try talking to a teacher, or a friends parent if you feel you can't talk with your family. If older, talk to a closer friend about it. either way. go to you doctor.
I think that the first thing to do is to realize that mental illnesses including depression are ordinary illnesses just like having the flu or perhaps, if it is more serious, like having diabetes. There is no need to blame yourself or to give in to feelings of guilt or shame. The illness is real and is treatable. Unfortunately, isolating oneself goes with the territory. Along with that there is the problem of stigma.
Talking to a close friend is a really good idea. That will help to relieve some of the stress. Don't worry about how to approach the subject. If you trust your friend just spit it out. It is important to realize that depression is the most treatable type of mental illness.
You may find that there is a depression self-help group in your area which will give you a great opportunity to share your feelings and thoughts with people who really will understand because of their own experiences.
Depressionis a real illness which along with other factors has an aspect of chemical imbalances in the brain. It is important to see a doctor or maybe to visit the mental health department of a hospital to get a proper diagnosis. The doctor will be able to prescribe anti-depressant medication that will at least get you stable enough to start your own road to recovery. The most common type of therapy is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which will teach you how to control your negative thoughts and thus be able to change your emotions. And, as mentioned earlier, self-help groups are a very important part of recovery.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts get professional help straight away and don't worry about what people might think. This is important.
I wish you well with your recovery. Depression is very common. About one in ten people will have it at some stage of their lives. In the mean time just remember that the negative thoughts are not necesarily true and that real help is available.
When I had depression I hid it from everyone. I told one friend who took advantage of me. Find a mental health clinic in your area and make an appointment.
if you are depressed you'll get to a breaking point and be totally desperate for help and willing to put your pride aside to ask. its not easy but if you want to feel like yourself again, it is necessary. talk to a dr. who can help you decide whether or not it truly is depression. and then you can go from there with the help you need.
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