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How has everyone here handled talking to friends and family about their experience with depression? One of my biggest fears in life is to appear weak, which depression has made me feel big time!
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can you share with us why you feel others will see you as weak?
i carefully choose who i discuss my depression with. even not all friends will understand. i'm not ashamed but realize some ppl will not be able to be comprehend my illness. the cause-misinformation and stigma.
as for family members i would hope they are supportive to you cause they love you.
in general re your recent treatment i support your thoughts by saying, i just needed a break. imho, i don't feel you need to 'expose' yourself to everyone.
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