Hi Sabrina,

I'm new here & I too understand how people don't get it--I have learned from recent experience that confiding in people about being depressed makes others uncomfortable and makes things worse for me. Either they innocently try to cheer me up (which makes me feel more anxious, like I have to pretend to be cheered up to not hurt their feelings), or they look at me funny (adding to my paranoia)!

It's too much to put on just anybody--I'm blessed to have a couple close friends I can be real with.

I'm so glad you're doing well now--it gives me hope.