How To Explain Depression To Your Loved Ones

Do you feel misunderstood by the people around you?

Under any circumstances, depression is a very, very difficult illness to deal with. However, what makes it all the more debilitating is that so many people don’t understand it properly, and therefore instead of giving you the care, empathy and support you need, they're liable to instead say something annoying, insensitive, dismissive, judgmental or even downright rude - such as, for example:

  • “It's all in your head."
  • "Cheer up."
  • “Just get over it.”
  • “You have a mental illness? Then you must be crazy!”
  • “I know how you feel” (when that person has never had depression before).
  • “We all have bad days now and then.”
  • “You can’t be depressed – there are so many people in the world who are worse off than you!”
  • “You’re just being negative.”
  • “You’re just looking for attention.”
  • “Look how lucky you are.”
  • “Just do XYZ – then you’ll be fine!"
  • “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.”

And, for this reason, having depression can sadly result in you feeling isolated, alone, and completely and utterly misunderstood.

So, in order to make it significantly easier for you to explain your depression to your loved ones – in such a way that they can properly understand this illness and then support you through it – we wrote How To Explain Depression To Your Loved Ones.

In particular, this book will include, among other things:
  • Your very own “depression letter” - since depression can be extremely difficult to put into words, we’ve done it for you, by drafting a letter on your behalf that explains to your loved ones exactly what depression feels like, as well as some of the ways they can support you through it.
  • Example responses to the most common annoying, dismissive, judgmental comments people often make when you tell them you have depression – in order to help them better understand what you’re going through, and therefore be in a better position to be able to support you.
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy-based strategies to help you conquer any fears, worries or other reservations you may have regarding opening up about your depression – such as the worry that by telling your loved ones about your depression, that you’ll be bringing them down and/or becoming a "burden" to them; shame because you feel that having depression means that you're "weak", and/or because you feel you have a “good life” and therefore no reason to be depressed; and not wanting to appear vulnerable – for example, because you’re a mom or dad and for this reason, you expect yourself to be the “strong one”.
  • And more!
FAQ #1: What format does this book come in?

This book is available in two different formats for you to choose from:

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FAQ #2: Why should you feel confident that this book will be really helpful?

This book is written by The Depression Project - which with 2,000,000+ followers on Instagram, 1,000,000+ on Facebook, and our posts having been viewed several BILLION times, is one of the world's most popular mental health organisations. We understand depression really, really well, and are well positioned to help you explain depression to your loved ones so that you can get the understanding and support that you deserve.

FAQ#3: What if you give this book a try and you don't like it?

We're extremely, extremely confident that you're going to find How To Explain Depression To Your Loved Ones immensely helpful. But, just in case you don't, the PDF version of this book comes with a 60 Day, No-Questions-Asked, 100% Moneyback Guarantee!

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Otherwise, we hope you choose to get this book, because we know that you're going to find it really, really helpful!

All our love,

The Depression Project Team.

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Something we at The Depression Project noticed from interacting with millions of people with depression is that there are many issues they deal with that unfortunately, are rarely ever talked about. So, in our CBT-based "Depression Journals" Series, we shine a light on these issues, and help people with depression to deal with and overcome them.

In particular, this series includes:

  • The "Depression Lack-Of-Motivation" Journal
  • The "Depression Numbness" Journal
  • The "Existential Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Anger" Journal
  • The "Social Media Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Overwhelm" Journal
  • The "Night Time Depression" Journal
  • The "Morning Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Loneliness" Journal
  • How To Do Your Chores When You're "Depression Tired"
  • How To Look After Your Personal Hygiene When You're "Depression Tired"
  • How To Stop Self-Harming And What To Do If You Relapse

If you choose to buy this complete set of journals along with How To Explain Depression To Your Loved Ones, then you will receive instant access to all of them in PDF format after completing your purchase.

For your peace of mind, this journal set comes with a 60 Day, No-Questions-Asked, 100% Moneyback Guarantee.

This book is one of 37 books & journals that comprise The Complete Depression Project Library, which consists of:

1. The Complete Depression Project Library PART 1: The "Depression Essentials" Book Series:

  • This Is How You Overcome Depression
  • How To Support A Loved One With Depression
  • How To Explain Depression To Your Loved Ones
  • How To Practice Self-Care When You Have Depression
  • How To Overcome Your Negative Thoughts
  • How To Break Out Of Self-Sabotaging Habits When You're In A Depressive Episode

2. The Complete Depression Project Library PART 2: The "Negative Thoughts" Journal Series:

  • You Are Not A Failure
  • You Are Not A Burden
  • You Are Not Useless
  • You Are Not Weak
  • You Can Overcome Depression
  • Everybody Does Not Hate You
  • You Do Much More Right Than You Realise
  • You Can Have A "Good Life" And Still Have Depression
  • Everybody's Life Is Not Better Than Yours
  • How To Cope With The Thought "No-One Understands Me" When You Have A Mental Illness

3. The Complete Depression Project Library PART 3: The "Depression Journals" Series:

  • The "Depression Lack-Of-Motivation" Journal
  • The "Depression Numbness" Journal
  • The "Existential Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Anger" Journal
  • The "Social Media Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Overwhelm" Journal
  • The "Night Time Depression" Journal
  • The "Morning Depression" Journal
  • The "Depression Loneliness" Journal
  • How To Do Your Chores When You're "Depression Tired"
  • How To Look After Your Personal Hygiene When You're "Depression Tired"
  • How To Stop Self-Harming And What To Do If You Relapse

4. The Complete Depression Project Library PART 4: The "Worrying Thoughts" Journal Series

  • "What If I Embarrass Myself?"
  • "What If They Leave Me?"
  • "Have I Done Something Wrong?"
  • "What If I Have A Panic Attack When I'm Outside?"
  • "What If My Mental Illness Only Keeps Getting Worse?"
  • "What If My Mental Illness Makes Me Unlovable And I End Up Alone?"

5. The Complete Depression Project Library PART 5: The "Community Suggestions" Series

  • Hold On, Pain Ends - A Journal To Give You Hope
  • The Foundations Of Trauma & How To Heal From It
  • How To Cope With Sudden Loss

If you choose to buy this complete set of books & journals, then you will receive instant access to all of them in PDF format after completing your purchase.

For your peace of mind, The Complete Depression Project Library comes with a 60 Day, No-Questions-Asked, 100% Moneyback Guarantee.

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