I wonder why is this still happening

Why do we hide the fact that we are depressed ? If it is an illness that affects every aspect of our lives why is it considered taboo to acknowledge it in public ?

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AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F

Because some people still consider depression to be either a form of weakness or something that is within our control.

None of us wants to be judged, or told to pull ourselves together, hence we keep quiet about our suffering in a way we wouldn't with a physical disorder.

Underconstruction · F

@AntisocialTroll Right. I agree.