Depression to me is - Something that tells me many things, you are fake, things are hopeless, I am no good to anyone and so on. Do not listen to these thoughts they are not reality. Look at your post and see the good things you have written. You are good at your job, you care for others, you are helpful, you are a teacher and you understand how others live through life. YOU ARE DOING AN AWESOME JOB.

Depression is an illness that we have to fight everyday. Some days harder than others.

Do you need to tell these people of your illness? I am going to say no. I know that getting close to my counselor is a no no just because of the professional guide lines.

SI is what or illness wants from us - do not give in to it. Fight back you are a person that we need on earth. Thanks for posting and may tomorrow be better.