Someone that I know told me they don't feel depression is real. I was really offended because I suffer from depression and anxiety. Of course I asked for an explanation which made me want to punch them in the face. They said depression is nothing more than someone not happy with life wanting attention. I told them that I don't want attention, I don't even want to be around people. I really want to be happy and not have panic attacks. I never considered this person a friend, just an acquaintance but I don't even want that any more. It just made me feel worse.

Maybe I should not let it get to me but it hurts to know people think depression is fake.