Hi Acj, it seems like family is not always helpful when it comes to depression, but they can sometimes make it worse. I don't discuss my depression with any family but my husband because they would not understand, in fact, they would judge me. They would see it as a personal fault. I hate the stigma that goes with mental illness. You would not judge somebody with heart disease, kidney stones, or cancer. Why should we be judged? Your family members who suffer depression sound like they don't want to admit what they are dealing with. I think the best thing you can do is to continue your therapy and help you. Best of wishes.