When I worked at some insurance sales jobs (for about 3 years only)--they would always tell us to "fake it until you make it." I think that anyone who has a sales job must act happy at all times during work no matter what is going on in their lives. They would even tell us to smile all the time (even though we were on the phone) because the physical act of smiling will make your voice more cheerful. Sometimes when we "fake it", read/watch positive things, and can find positive people to talk to it can help our depression a bit. Not saying it's easy. Also, maybe you are not telling your family because not everyone understands depression. For instance, once, when I tried to talk to my sister, she exclaimed emotionally, "There is nothing wrong with you!" In every other regard, my sister is a great person to confide in. So maybe there are good reasons for not telling your family. Telling people our problems is totally optional. Now that I have recovered a lot from my depression, I don't feel bad at all about selectively hiding my struggles from certain people. I even think that in regards to my job search, it would be detrimental to speak about any of it.....