When, why, who and how did you tell them or why are you NOT telling them?
Did you tell your friends that you have depression/anxiety?
No, not really.
I told my boyfriend and one of my best friends (who doesn't even live here), but the rest of my friends I just kinda distanced myself from over time. I didn't even notice until I started to get better that I had stopped talking to so many people and become so isolated.
I didn't even tell my mom or my sister.
I don't know when I got depression I just felt the intense need to be alone. I've only really talked to 2 of my friends and my boyfriend since I started feeling depressed because being around people is just really stressful.
I recently told a close friend of mine about what happened when he asked me why I hadn't called him in a while (he also doesn't live here) and when I told him he was really supportive. He's been sending me good morning texts and calling me every other day to check on me since I told him. I forgot how great of a friend he was ^_^ even though I was already getting better he's helped speed up my healing process a lot by just being there. He doesn't ask me questions about it or anything he just tries to brighten my day any way he can and has been going easy on me (usually he makes little jokes about me being short - he's 6'4 - or how I used to have a crush on him and stuff like that, but since I told him about how I went through a rough patch he's been really chill).
I know I have good friends around that are there for me, but I don't know I think it's just difficult fighting the want to withdraw with depression
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When: When my therapist told me I suffer from depression.
Why: Because i Can be nasty to my friends and I dont mean to, I also can be negative and I rarely want to hang out and go shopping because I like to be in my bubble but friends say im wrong for that. And I like when they keep me connected to the world when I really dont give a fucck.
How: I just told them because my friends are my best friends and they dont really judge me and they have been by my side through thick and thin.
I am not ashamed of it, I could tell anyone if they wanted to know... I also get panic attacks! TBh I've learned to deal with depression and surround my self with annoying but encouraging people!
Well I saw a counsellor at my college for another issue and over time we got talking about other stuff. I would up crying and got sent to the Doctor's with a cert saying I had issues with Depression, Anxiety and... other stuff. I got antidepressants and started lying to get the money to pay for them. I kept going to counselling but lied to my friends about where I was going and never told my parents anything. After 4-6 months, I ran out of money, stopped with the antidepressants but kept going to counselling. After a row with my family I told them enough to get them to back off but lied about how bad it was.
I'm not that close to my family and I don't really have many friends so only I and the counsellor know. Plus strangers on the internet.
Sorry if it's too long. I need to vent every now and then.
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When, when you find out.
Why, because transparency is important to me among my friends, escpacially when it might get in the way of our friendship; there is also less to explain when you tell them you need a minute. That and you can weed out the arrogant and callous arse holes that you're better off without in your circle.
Who, people I usually kept it in my circle of friends and people I regularly associate with. Heck, I've even had some fantastic conversations on neuroscience after mentioning my neurological problems with some people and that is an awesome feeling to have a genuine conversation about the subject
Communication is key in any kind of relationship, friendships included.
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I tell all of my good friends that so they understand why I do things that may seem crazy
i. e. Self-harm and lashing out at people for no apparent reason
and they can help me through it when they notice that I'm feeling especially grimm. My best friend and I trade off this responsibility with each other.
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I didn't tell anyone except my therapist about my depression or social anxiety, until they were both significantly better. because I hate being the focus of people and bringing up something like being depressed makes everyone either think you are faking for attention, or they try to make you feel better. both of which suck.
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Read Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" and look at your personality are you a perfectionist or a people pleaser if yes make changes now. Look at your life if there are things you don't like change it simple as that if you can change it find a way to cope. If you do drugs or alcohol stop right now they will make things worse I am speaking from experience on this. Do not take Melatonin or sleep aids they will make things worse. Listen to music, laugh often, exercise, masturbate and be happy :)
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They know I've been to counselling and I think a couple know about my anxiety (I don't like saying so).
They asked where I was going so I told them. I occasionally bring up anxiety in conversations or sometimes it's visible (I get a rash on my chest). It's not nice to talk about but you know, it's part of me, it affects my behaviour so they should be aware. One of my friends has severe anxiety and depression so I know she'll understand. -
I decided to keep it private because of the stigma that comes with people not being educated on the subject
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I've told all my friends and anyone else on ask because I don't feel like it should be something I am ashamed off. And I was just like so this is why I am the way I am... cool? cool
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I onltell close friends and maybe one family member. Usually it's very noticeable when I'm depressed or have very bad anxiety so I just tell them to get it by and so that they know what to do.
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I did tell my friends when I was going through a really bad time in my life because I thought they would support me. I told them when I was feeling down or would use it to explain why I wasn't in school a lot. They didn't care though.
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I know I shouldn't keep things to myself or anyone else should be doing that as well, but I do it anyway. People are not on the same emotional maturity level, including family.
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I keep it to myself as well. Only a family friend knows, but it's because our parents are friends and they talked *sigh* so he knows, and then my friends with benefits knows, but that's all. I don't tell people.
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Very close friends know, but that's a very few. I'm sure others have guessed it, but I don't like to talk about my problems to friends. I keep it to myself.
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I told them. It has come out in casual conversations. I never really felt ashamed of it.
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I keep it to myself.
I'm sure they can easily guess that I have both, but they don't know how bad it is. -
They know about the anxiety but not the depression. The anxiety is pretty obvious, so it makes sense to tell them. No one needs to know about the depression.
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if i ever had i believe i'd overshadow it andsolve it on my own
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Only people I trust with all my heart. People can be so misunderstanding and judgmental with that kind of thing x. x
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I wouldn't tell them, they would treat me like a freak.
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Kind of. They usually find out or I tell them straight up. Those who know what depression is generally see it in words or actions.
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Family knows I have PTSD and anxiety comes with it.
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I don't need to tell anyone because I have the love, and peace of Christ.
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