does anyone else hate this…

[Empowered8048]

I am really easily agitated by people when depressed or anxious in general. I don’t talk to people anymore about anxiety and depression because they minimize it by saying, “when my aunt died, I was depressed” or “I have anxiety when I have to speak it public”. This is almost offensive to someone with an actual anxiety or depressive disorder. Does anyone else shut down immediately when people do this? It makes me feel small and like people don’t understand me at all.

[Downandout123]

I totally understand this feeling. I don't talk to many people as it is, but I especially don't talk about my depression with people I know who are not depressed. Even my boyfriend doesn't get it. He'll say things like-" you're just tired. You'll feel better in the morning. No I won't! 😠

[MorningDanceTrece]

In my opinion the words anxiety and depression have been so badly abused that they need therapy themselves 🤦🏻‍♀️

I very very rarely use the word hate but I absolutely hate it when people use the words the way you describe.

It is offensive, dismissive and wrong.

[fauxartist]

We have to be really selective as to who we share our stuff with...not even family can be understanding. Not everyone cares, or wants to. Sometimes we push buttons in them that trigger their own denial. Only those in our innermost circle who accept you as is, therapist, and others with the same issue are your best bet.