That's the tricky part with depression... It's easy to hide. Again, it's up to that certain individual to decide "This ****ing sucks, I gotta talk to somebody" My dad had no idea how I felt until I told him. He's really the one who pushed me to get help too because I was ashamed to get help.
Never feel ashamed about how you feel, if you or a loved one come to you and in the same situation, just let them know. Seeing a psychiatrist isn't anything to be ashamed of and is really no different than going to a doctor for any condition. They make you understand why you feel the way you do so you don't feel like a "crazy person" and will show you methods of improving your self confidence and overall self peace.
Along with my depression came huge ammounts of Anxiety, something i've felt since I was very young. I've learned that when I get that rush of panic/anxiety that this is how my brain and nervous system evolved since I was a child.. That's how I react naturally to things, ect. I've learned methods of focus and breathing to "take control" of my anxiety and it's something that'll last a lifetime.
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