Why is it more socially acceptable to struggle with depression and pretend it doesn't exist than it is to admit it, seek treatment, and be put on medication to control it?

It's as if ignoring the problem makes it disappear, when it really makes it worse. If I ask for help, it makes it real. If I ignore it's existence, maybe it's just a figment of my imagination and I can "fake it till I make it." Smile and pretend to be happy, and you eventually will be happy. You don't need meds. Meds are a crutch for weak people. Mind over matter. Think yourself better.

Saying I'm better on meds automatically means I'm a danger when I'm not on them, right?