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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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I don’t think it is as taboo as it once was, I hear and see a lot of people opening up about it.
@Sojournersoul Yes,maybe to friends and family or on social media but people still cannot get days off for being depressed like they would with a physical ailment and it is something you won´t mention in other circles.
@Underconstruction I know I have no reservations about talking about mine and telling people about it. I know if I needed a day, I would take it as a sick day.
@Sojournersoul But would you mention the cause ? That´s the point I am trying to make. If it is the appendix or the flu , people have no problem disclosing it.
@Underconstruction I have no trouble disclosing anything about it but i get your point with most people.