When you feel depressed, would you call someone to talk about it?

It depends on the situation. sometimes you feel down and depressed for no particular reason and you just feel better spending time alone and know that you'll get over it soon. If I had a problem or a situation that I needed to talk over with someone or needed advice about, I would call one of my close friends or even a family member, depending on the situation. I generally try to just work through my problems and my moods myself, but I would definitely reach out for help if I needed it. That's what friends are for.

Well I'm a person who has suffered from depression on and off for 6 years, in the beginning I would reach out to other people for help but realized in the end that it wasn't working for me because no one really understood. I've found that it's best to talk to other people who are feeling depressed or who suffer from the illness, as it's always more therapeutic to talk with someone who can relate. It might sound strange but there are actually discussion forums and chatrooms online specified for people going through depression, at times I've found it to be benefitial to visit there.

For me I tend to keep it to myself alot and sometimes I get to a point and I just cry and then I feel alot better things. So letting things out is always good.

When I am depressed I keep to myself. I feel others would not understand and simply just think I am complaining. Depression is hard because unless someone is going through it I do not think they can understand. If I get real depressed where I want to harm myself then I will call someone and ask for help.

Unfortunately not. When I get depressed, I want to isolate myself. It is like I become imbolized by it. It is terrible to have that kind of depression, because it literally is such unbelievable physical and emotional pain.

Yes i do that all the time but some times is what i do i go to my thypist too and i tell her everything too, or my doc who prescibes my meds too about what happens and all.But yeah they say when depression hurts you and it does hurt everyone too.

I usually just have a whinge on mylot, that way people who care can talk to me and choose whether to avoid the subject or not. I find people here are honest and supportive.

When I feel depressed I try to go someplace where I feel comfortable and in witch I know I won't be interrupted. There I would just stay put and get my thoughts right, and think about what made me depressed. That would make me feel better in a short time, especially if that special place is somewhere out in the nature

When I am feeling depressed I do call my best friend and she also calls me when she is feeling like this as well. We do understand each other very well as we have been friends for the last 30 years. This is how our friendship has lasted so long and in good times and bad we are there for each other.

I don't have anyone to call about anything. My ex said we could be best friends but most of the time he's not available or he doesn't say much when I open up so I just prefer to deal with it myself.

For me it really depends on how serious my depression is or what I'm depressed about. I don't really like alot of people to know about the bad things, especially family, since alot of them gossip and blow everything out of proportion. I rarely get depressed but if I am really sad I will talk to my husband and he's usually the one that makes me feel so much better. There have been times when I've called one of my best friends out of the state and talked to her. It does help just to vent to someone once in a while. Even if they don't say anything back, just for someone to listen even helps.

Yes, of course, I am lucky to have wonderful friends and a husband who are willing to listen. I have also gone to see a therapist on a few occasions just to make sure I am not clinically depressed or suffering from some other mental illness that causes me to feel down. Depression is something NO ONE has to live with. Of course we all have our ups and downs, but if it lasts for more than a week, it's something consider getting checked out.

I'm the same way, it really depends on the situation. Soemtimes I bottle things up. Other times I'll call my mom or a close friend-- especially if I need advice.

I have been undergoing depression myself for many years now and it still continues.I try to keep it in control but sometimes little things(which may seem small to others) trigger it. Sometimes there are bigger issues. As much as possible I try to handle it on my own but when it gets out of hand and i find myself miserable then i definately seek someone i could talk to. It could be my sister who stays in another town or a close friend .Sometimes even pouring your heart out to a stranger ,a sympathetic listener on the net can help to some extent.

No when I am depressed I draw into myself and I don't want to talk to anyone about it. I don't want to talk full stop and that is even here on the Internet. My Friends on here always know when something is up and they wait till I am ready to talk. But it doesn't matter what it is I just need to be left alone and I will snap out of it.

yea i too most of the times would not talk with any body about my problems, cos i fear it might damage ur loved persons' image, so i just let the time pass....for other conditions too, time is the best solution,

Well, I am the type of person that has worked hard on trying not to let things bug me as i always used to. I do this quite well now when i have a problem depending on just how extreme i usually talk to my mom or one of my few very close friends. I have alot of friends but only soo many that i know that i can trust! I usually just sleep on it though and by the next day i usually put it in the past and move on!! God Bless!

Definitely!! If I do have a problem that is bothering me a lot I talk to my wife about it or to my buddies. Well back in the days when I was a teen I would get to some troubles and my friends would always lend me their support and listen to my problems. It helps a lot when you tell someone things that have been bothering you it eases up things. Also why don't tell them to your parents like me I tell most of my problems to my mom and since she has many experiences in life and old people are much wiser it helps a lot that they give you some helpful advice.

like you and the others said, it depends on the circumstances. sometimes you just need to be alone and do for yourself to come out of it, and other times it helps to talk to a close friend, family member, or counselor. a lot of times, friends get tired of hearing about it, cuz they don't understand it isn't that easily taken care of. just don't isolate yourself too much and try to remember your not alone, lots of us out here dealing with the same stuff or very similar as you. hugs....

I would never tell anyone but simply pray and fight with cruel god for putting me in that situation.I wont wallow in it,however.It's a waste of time.Maybe I will call up my parents and speak to them.