Depression runs in my family and because of this I do everything I can to avoid becoming depressed. Funny, huh? Took me a while to figure out that I was depressed last year. I mean, it wasn’t like I felt that bad. I touch on this in my About page.

Yes, it’s very liberating not to have to hide something about yourself. People feel so much shame about their weaknesses and I think that once you share them, you feel free because you are coming to terms with that part of yourself, perhaps have learned to accept them.

Great going on reaching out. That takes a lot of courage.

One thing I’ve noticed is that sharing a weakness can strengthen relationships. Good relationships are good because they are based on trust. When you show someone your “ugly” side and they accept it, you build up trust.

I’ve learned that people can surprise you. My experience has been that most people surprise me in a good way. I am glad that those you have shared your depression with have been understanding and supportive.

I don’t think your depression is Freaky Shit. It’s human.

I’ve also found that sharing a weakness can be liberating. Like, “Here I am! I don’t have to hide this anymore!”

I figured out a couple of months ago that I suffer from depression. I’ve had it for a while, and I’m getting some help. (Avoid the psychotropics if you can kiddies – the side effects suck!) I am at the point where I am working on the root causes, trying to figure them out, and dealing with them.

I’ve got a bunch of people that I’ve told, and everyone is real understanding. The weird thing is that I still haven’t told my parents. (probably part of the whole “we’re supposed to be perfect” thing.) I’ve wanted to, but just haven’t been able to build up the gumption to do it. It was the same the first time I went to confide in someone that I had depression. I just couldn’t do it. But, I could send them an e-mail, and that’s how I finally opened up about my depression.

Anyway, this might be “too much information”, or it might be “freaky shit”, but I thought I would share.