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Originally Posted by Samanthagreene
All the people I've told about my depression so far have been really supportive, but a lot of them assume that when I'm sobbing or SIing, it's because something happened. My mom came in on me once as I was crying and immediately asked, "What happened?" I couldn't find words to explain that nothing had happened, I was just a terrible person and hated myself so much. Other friends do this, too.
I think generally, when people think depression, they don't think about neurotransmitters as much as breaking up with a boyfriend or losing a loved one. These things are terrible, but is it possible to explain to them that my specific depression isn't CAUSED by anything, it just cycles in and out? Has anyone else experienced similar difficulties with people?
Thanks,
-Sam
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Absolutely! I avoid talking to my family about it because its too complicated to explain, luckily I have a close friend who has gone through the same so she understands somewhat. When I first told her about it though, she told me that I must have had unresolved issues with my mothers passing that I wasn't confronting. I actually told my therapist that I was frustrated because I felt like I had no reason to be depressed. And so I'll tell you what she told me... There doesn't have to be a reason! You feel the way you feel and that's okay! I have to remind myself of this every once in a while. Good luck!
