Aw, I'm sorry, I bet that didn't feel good.

I have an almost 9 year old son, and he doesn't know anything about my depression. BUT, there was an article in the last Parents magazine about moms with depression. And it said that it's much better to sit down with kids and explain to them that mommy has an illness, and sometimes that causes mommy to x/y/z...., and that it has nothing to do with them when mommy is crabby, or tired, or cries. It said not to use the word "depression" in kids under 8 years old.
I haven't done this yet, but I will definitely sit down with my son and explain this to him. Especially since he has a mood disorder too.
Good luck to you!

