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Originally Posted by Clara22
I do not blame anybody that does not feel like disclosing their depression. Besides feelings of embarrassment, etc., there is social stigma. IMO, trying to avoid the stigma attached to depression is natural. Stigma is a priori. It is a very powerful reason to keep us silent about our depression. Also, stigma operates at many levels, even shaping our behavior. Of course, feeling comfortable talking about depression is much better than having to deal with it alone. That is why mental health awareness is so important. By openly talking about our depression we do not only help ourselves but help to shape a better future for newcomers to depression. But, it is hard, too hard
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I think the stigma is a major reason why people don't talk, either that or the lack of understanding. To some, depression is just having a bad attitude or being sad.
Depression is also a struggle, and a struggle is a vulnerability. Many people are afraid of showing their vulnerabilities to others, even if there's no stigma surrounding it.