You are right. In my case my family have been of great support and without their help it would be more difficult to deal with everyday difficulties.
With my friends it's different. I am not so open with them as with my family as I still think that talking with them about my depression could be a sign of weakness. I am afraid what they will think about me or change their behaviors when they know that I am suffering and battling with depression. In the worst days I have some difficulties in hiding all of my emotions and my depression interferes with some of daily activities in these days.
Myth: Family and friends can’t help me with my depression.
Fact: Family and friends can help by offering emotional support, including understanding, patience, affection, and encouragement. Try to engage in conversation with others and listen carefully. With family and friends you can also participate in outings and activities with others and they could help you to sign up for an old activity that you used to really enjoy.
National Institute of Mental Health: How Family and Friends Can Help. Retrieved from: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/men-and-depression/how-family-and-friends-can-help.shtml. Retrieved on Feb. 11, 2012
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