Acknowledge Your Disease
Depression is a disease, just like a cold, the flu, or any other. Of course, if you pretend you don't have it, it will simply become worse over time. For this reason, …show more content…
Drawing away from your support structure is often a symptom of depression, but isolation plays a big part in the development of depression, and drawing away will be counterproductive to your depression treatment, compounding your problems. Rather reach out, whether to friends, family members, or even clergy or medical practitioners.
Another good idea, if you are suffering from depression, whether you've sought formal treatment or not, is to find a support group. This could be a real life group in your area, or online. Even a depression helpline can be of benefit to your depression treatment, and many of these options are available twenty four hours a day. Remember, depression is not only active during working hours!
Remember - You're in Good Company
Chances are, you're embarrassed about your depression, or feel that you need to hide it from your family, friends, and peers. The truth is though, that at one time or another, most people will receive depression treatment - it's one of the fastest growing diseases in the world! Note that I've called it a disease? That's exactly what it is - you're not crazy, or losing it. Like a cold, or a broken leg, it's treatable, and perfectly okay to be