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St. Louis, MO

A healthcare worker asked me how people can tell if I am depressed or anxious, since so many of us hide it? Just by looking at you, can someone tell if you are depressed or anxious? It my be why so many people don't "get" us. It's not apparent on the outside?

March 4, 2020
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Everyone responds to depression and anxiety differently. You can't necessarily tell from just looking at a person that this is what they're feeling. If you suspect it, try asking them and if they want to respond, they will.

April 27, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

It helps me, knowing I'm NOT ALONE, in going through it.

May 22, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I think people can tell by my eyes

March 18, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I mask my anxiety and depression. Also the physical chronic pain from arthritis damage and working hard labor jobs up to my thirties. People always comment about me looking happy, and looking pretty good physically. The only reply I have for them is.. I work very hard to make myself look happy and healthy. It's not easy. It's like people think that if your not sad and crying all the time your okay. If you arnt hunched over and walking with a cane or Walker or wheelchair that your okay and should help them build the new rock retaining wall. And the people that think your just lazy, and ya dont want to work. So frustrating and annoying. Its just one more thing we all have deal with. As if we dont have enough already.
Best wishes

March 4, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I can read some people's body language. & some, but not alot can work mine out. xx

May 24, 2020

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