I'm wondering why it seems like people with depression always use the same mechanism for avoiding talking about their depression. At least for me I know I use humour. I make fun of myself I guess to beat others to the punch. It hurts less when people make fun of me if I do it too. So a lot of people tell me I'm hilarious but a lot of it is a cover up for my true emotions. And eventually it gets to me and I have a day or two where I just cry constantly. I put up this hard exterior to keep people out and typically go to comedy to prevent those true feelings from coming out.

I know my brother does the same thing. And I know several others who resort to humour to avoid exposing the sensitive self inside. Does anyone else do this?