I always get "its all in your head". Well duh. That's the problem.

I always get "its all in your head". Well duh. That's the problem.

So sorry for how you are feeling. Have you talked to your parents about how you are feeling? If not, please tell them you have something important to talk to them about. Then tell them how you have been feeling and thinking and that you think you might need counseling or therapy. You could also talk to your school counselor about how you are feeling. People who have never suffered with depression are unable to understand how it feels. I am available if you want to talk, you can message me.

I always get "its all in your head". Well duh. That's the problem.

Sorry for how you're feeling. People told me i was insane when I reached out for help. Try eliminating them and talk to more positive people. This is my first time on here. I'm trying to find help as well. You're not alone.

Perhaps just taking to your Therapist or Pdoc about your depression and not all the other non-Professional people you know would be the better idea. If people haven't dealt with Depression firsthand, they tend to not understand the severity of it, they tend to equate it to a really bad sad mood. When someone doesn't understand something they don't know how to respond properly and they say what they think won't make them sound like an idiot.

Hang in there,
Kat

Oh wow yes I remember hearing that also Alyssa15Edwards and it was pure torture. We need to feel heard and have our opinions valued. I'm glad that you came here because these are the exact things we need, these support groups where others will understand and help eachother out. I'm also going to see if there are support groups near me so I can go in person...those are very good also and I would like the interaction in person also.

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I'm so sorry you are going through that. I am wondering who it is you are talking to that is telling you that. Is it a professional like a therapist or psychologist or family and friends. Unfortunately a lot of people don't understand depression. It still carries a certain stigma in society. A lot people who have never experienced depression and don't know much about tend think its just something you can just pull your self out with will-power and the right attitude. Definitely don't listen to those people. Trust your instincts. No one knows you better than you. If you are getting that kind of feedback I would definitely stop talking about it with people who are ignorant to what depression is. Are you able to talk with a psychologist or therapist, someone that will listen and take you serious?

People who have not had depression do not understand that it's a battle we don't want and we try everyday and do everything to try to make it better. We don't want to have this anymore. This site is here for us to share and get understanding and support from others. Telling people out there who have no experience can't help us. But not their fault, they never experienced it. Here for you.

"Before you diagnose depression and low self-esteem in yourself, make sure that you are not surrounded by idiots." - Sigmund Freud

This quote is relevant because it sounds like you are, in fact, surrounded by idiots.

Great post!! @shihonage....I will definitely be using that :)