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Does Anyone Else Have A Fear Of Talking To Family Or Friends About Depression Or Suicidal Thoughts
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I have been forced in and out of phych hospitals since I was a teen. Now even when I have no intentions of harming myself. I find my self unable to share depression symptoms or self harm thoughts with anyone especially close friends and family due to the fear they may over react and try to control my life or have me hospitalized again. This keeps me even more isolated because I worry I won’t be able to keep up the act that I’m happy and fine when I spend time with them. Has anyone else had this… read more

posted February 16, 2019
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hi Scott, God bless you, my friend. . . I have such thoughts all of the time and find that it is very important for me to share them and I am very glad that you shared them on here with us, friend. . . I find that the more that I share such things, the better off and more connected I feel, especially when I get empathic responses from others. . . Please feel free to reach out to me anytime, Scott, about anything. . .
Peace and love,
Cool Cat. . .

posted April 9, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I never have a problem talking about my depression, to my family or friends. I’m just grateful that I can talk about it and not feel any guilt about it. I know that not everybody can talk to family members or friends, but when feeling at your lowest point please try to find someone who you can talk to , even when f it means coming on this site, we are all here for one another, no matter what time or day. You are worthy you matter.

posted December 9, 2023
A MyDepressionTeam Member

im at the point in my life, where i stopped caring what people think. you should just express how u feel without being scared, if they cant accept you for you. then they arent worth it.

posted February 23, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

most definitely yes.... it easier to chat this this platform as many people here are going through similar things. take one day at a time ... every time you feeling low.... think of things to be grateful for. sometimes speaking to a best friend helps alot.

posted February 17, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm the black sheep. While I am the most successful no one in my family likes me.

posted December 8, 2023

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