It's tough to grasp I know but not talking about your depression with the people you love is like not telling them you have cancer or heart disease. Getting the support and encouragement to seek the help you need is just as important as getting the help. It might help validate your importance and motivate you to make sure you get yourself back on track.
Depression is a nasty nasty thing if left to fester - it tore my mother to shreds before she finally got it under control. Now she's more like the person I remember growing up instead of always being moody, tired or pessimistic.
Get help dude - stigma be damned, the only people who need to know are the ones who care about you and they won't be bothered by it, they'll just want you to be well.
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