Very rude, right? If it is people I know or now knew. I have said, first of, that is a very rude way to speak to me or anyone else. (Depending on their time of voice) Or I have explained exactly what is "wrong" with me. If they understand...perfect. If not, ask yourself, is this person worth having in my life.
If a stranger/someone I don't know very well is asking my this...you have no obligation to answer. Seriously, plain and simple. Walk away. Let them think what they want.
We have enough going on to deal with MORE people wanting to know our business. It is our lives and people are just to noisy.

For some reason this post won't leave my head. This afternoon I finally figured out why.
@A MyDepressionTeam Member, I know that our cultures might differ and families dynamics might differ, but please remember that this is YOUR journey. Not everyone will want to understand or try. You have enough going on right now to teach everyone. There is enough resources out there for them to get.
Take care of YOU first!

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I tell them I'm different but not damaged. There's nothing wrong with me. My brain just works in its own way. Depression and anxiety are illnesses, not flaws.

I tell them I suffer from a very misunderstood illness. That usually opens the door to them asking more questions about it. If they can't understand & be supportive, I don't care what they think, & I certainly don't need them in my life

OMG I love it when someone asks me that question, so I'll start by telling them I have a chemical imbalance in my brain, then go on to tell them how that makes me feel....down, sad, suicidal, for no particular reason at all :) normally they just walk away mumbling something lol