I have depression. I take medication and it’s under control. Occasionally I have ups and downs, recently on a down, and they’ve noticed. But instead they ask my housemate, not me.
My housemate then worries. She tells me people are worried and they asked her about me. She won’t say who, but I know who it is. Because I watch and listen and I know the type of people who will ask.
But why don’t they just ask me how I am themselves?
It’s just a circle of isolation. People will unconsciously avoid me because they don’t want to get into an uncomfortable conversation.
Please talk to your friends. No matter what it’s about.
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sigh1000:
spot on re: talking with friends. even if it's uncomfortable, or something they don't want to hear. generally in the end everyone appreciates being told the truth, whatever the situation x
mike9839:
I understand what you are saying as I have suffered with PTSD and depression for the last four years as a result of events in the army. I have finally got the right medication and have everything under control. However people, even my own family, are reluctant to ask me. We have just got to keep going and hope the stigma which surrounds this illness disappears. I hope you are feeling better and wish you all the best.