Back in 2009 I was talking to my bishop, crying and in despair, and I couldn't explain why I felt so awful.  Nothing tragic had happened.  I had and still have a wonderful and supportive husband and family.  My husband has a good job and we live in a nice home.  There were no physical ailments or other things to be upset about either.  I would ask myself: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU??  (I was so hard on myself back then. I still am at times.)  When others could tell there was something that wasn't right or wonder why I didn't want to "hang out" I didn't know what to tell them.  How could I explain to them what I didn't understand myself?  


How do you explain what is happening or what you are feeling while you are depressed?  

Quite honestly, I was embarrassed to tell others how I felt because there was no reasoning behind it.  It made no sense! 

I found it was just easier to hide the way I felt.  But it's like I heard once, depression thrives in secrecy and is easier to manage with empathy.  







So please, talk it out with someone who understands or wants to understand.