Is it normal to feel this way?

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I'm a nineteen year old in college. I have everything I could ask for, but I'm still not happy. I believe I am depressed, but am too afraid to speak up. I don't want to tell my parents or family because I want them to still treat me the same and they are the people that would change the way they treat me. I don't want to tell my friends or teachers because I am embarrassed by it. I don't even want to talk to a therapist because I want only me to know about it. What should I do? Is it normal to feel this way?

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Based on 22 votes (14 yes)
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  • Dropthesun24
    11 years ago

    I had the same problem and kept my depression ( and scars ) to myself for 2 and 1/2 years. To be honest, things only got worse when my friends and family found out...

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  • Caryopteris
    11 years ago

    My depression was caused by physical problems that were hard to put my finger on. I had lots of symptoms, but doctors just thought I was nuts/depressed/anxious. Wrong! I had a malabsorptive condition causing a vitamin deficiency. Also slow digestion with severe constipation poisoning me and causing vague pressure pain and skin breakouts, etc. Once I learned to manage my digestive problems and get enough vitamin D and iron, my personality completely changed. So sometimes you need better nutrition and need to find out the cause of the health problems.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    11 years ago

    Depression is a neurological problem having everything you could ask for won't help. I know it's hard but you should talk to someone, someone other than a stranger on the internet. It doesn't have to be someone you know, I know you said you don't want to talk to a therapist but its having the courage and self worth to take that first step that will get you out of this. I hope you feel better :)

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