On one hand, people who don't suffer depression will never completely understand. On the other hand, they can understand bits and pieces of it. I would give people a little more credit. Also, even if they don't completely understand, just having someone say "I feel for you" or give you a hug can make you feel a lot different.

You have to get through this uncomfortable moment and then you will feel better on the other side. Keep me updated! I am hoping the best for you.

Hi- While reading your post, I remember when I was grieving with the loss of my Mom. It was almost 5 years ago when my Mom passed away. I also experienced the feeling that you have right now. Sadness was overwhelming but I just wanted to go through it alone because I had fear that people would not understand me. I was afraid that they would judge me. I was not lonely all the time but every time I felt it, I looked at my Mom's pictures and cried. I went through the grieving process for one year. Watching funny videos, listening to sermons, listening to worship songs helped me in many ways to cope and heal. It was a very difficult journey for me because I grew up so close to my Mom, I love her so much. I knew my husband was praying for me during those times, thankfully, I overcame.

Sorry that you are going through depression, I pray that you also will overcome. You can talk to me anytime. Please don't give up knowing that there is hope. I pray that peace and comfort will surround you as go through this season. Take care of yourself and update us. God bless.

Have you considered speaking with a counselor or therapist? I ask because although friends and family may not understand, counselors can often make better sense of what we're feeling. I suffer from bipolar disorder and anxiety, and I found a counselor that suffers from the same thing. It really helps to talk to her. She really understands what I'm feeling, even putting into words my emotions better than I can.
Also, when I can't talk even to her, I like to pray and it helps greatly. 1 Peter 5:7 says to throw your anxiety on him because he cares for you. And we can trust that if no one understands what we are feeling, God does and he wants to help us. He even invites us to come to him for help. So why not, right?
I'm sorry you're having all of these feelings and problems, but I hope that some of the suggestions that you get on here can help you. Sending you plenty of hugs and well wishes.

You might just try them. More people experience depression than you might think.

On one hand, none of us can ever completely understand what someone else is going through. But on the other, if we look, we can things that we have in common.

I think it depends on the relationship that you have with the other person. A stranger may not be open to knowing such personal information about you, unless it’s a peer support group or something. But, you would be surprised if you open up and are vulnerable to a friend that you trust. There are more people that may be able to relate, or know someone else going through a similar situation than you may realize. If someone opened up to you about their depression how would you react? I’m sure you’d be really supportive. I get what you are saying. It’s really hard to reach out. But, you just did here and look at the support you have. Best and much support. You are not alone.

Glad you found us. Great replies already. You now have a group of folks who do know because we have been, or are, there. One more person here for you. Healing hugs.

I am sorry for what you are going through. Many people wouldn't understand, but many people have been through losses and depression. Whether they understand or not, if they are friends, they will listen and that will help you. The One who listens best of all though, is the One who made you. Like the song says "He sees every tear you cry and hears you when you call." Talking to God and getting to know Him is what got me through my grief and depression. I will be praying that He does this for you.