In recent months, I had been asking myself if I was depressed, but I quickly laughed it off. You see, I'm quite a cheerful person to my friends. At home, however, I've been quite brusque with my brother recently, more so than normal (for perhaps a year), and I also don't speak with my family very much. I tend to avoid lengthy conversations, and probing questions are often met with undeserved anger and annoyance. But to other people, I'm the absolute antithesis of depression. Can someone be depressed but still be so outwardly cheerful?
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Q: Is depression easily hidden from others?
Answers (3)
11/20/08 10:01pm
Hi Clicckick
There are two types of depression: Typical and Atypical. Typical depression is a non reactive depression, that is, things or people cannot brighten your mood. Atypical, with is actually the more common type of depression, allows for the type of mood changes that you are describing.
You should certainly seek professional help, and can locate a therapist at Psychology Today. The therapist may be able to help you decide if you should then seek medical treatment.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
11/29/08 8:37am
Hey there
Yes absolutely. We all have masks we wear for the public. But when we are with family or people we trust to truly be ourselves, it is a different matter. When I am depressed I try not to show it with anyone outside my home. It does get hard at times because it requires energy to do so. Being angry and brusque with family members can be part of depression.
How are your eating and sleeping habits? Big changes in these areas can also give you clues about your depression.
In reading between the lines it seems that you have some interpersonal conflicts with family. Is there someone you can talk to about these issues?
Thank you for your question and I do hope you come back to let us know how things are going for you.
12/ 1/08 10:04am
it cann be if yoo are good at hiding things
i mostly go out or sit in my room
doo yooo self harm??
if yoo doo wear long sleved tops
and dont tell anyone !!
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