https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-friends-are-concerned-about-me/m-p/84373#M14603 <P>My friends have become really concerned that I have depression.</P> <P>I, in myself know something isn't right- however I have felt like this, for that long, that it feels to me that it is normal.</P> <P>I will always put others happiness before my own.</P> <P>I am not un happy- not really sure how to describe it really.</P> <P>I am engaged, to the most supportive and loving man I have ever met.</P> <P>We have been through so much together- health wise.</P> <P>I am constantly tired, and feeling as if I have to force a smile.</P> <P>my partner isn't the problem, things were numb far before he came along.</P> <P>I work full time, and I look forward to going to work.</P> <P>But once I come home, I'm down, tired and irritated.</P> <P>I know I need to talk to someone, but how do I start the conversation? I think I'm scared- I know I'm scared.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 01:54:14 GMT danni0127 2014-05-06T01:54:14Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-friends-are-concerned-about-me/m-p/84373#M14603 <P>My friends have become really concerned that I have depression.</P> <P>I, in myself know something isn't right- however I have felt like this, for that long, that it feels to me that it is normal.</P> <P>I will always put others happiness before my own.</P> <P>I am not un happy- not really sure how to describe it really.</P> <P>I am engaged, to the most supportive and loving man I have ever met.</P> <P>We have been through so much together- health wise.</P> <P>I am constantly tired, and feeling as if I have to force a smile.</P> <P>my partner isn't the problem, things were numb far before he came along.</P> <P>I work full time, and I look forward to going to work.</P> <P>But once I come home, I'm down, tired and irritated.</P> <P>I know I need to talk to someone, but how do I start the conversation? I think I'm scared- I know I'm scared.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 01:54:14 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-friends-are-concerned-about-me/m-p/84373#M14603 danni0127 2014-05-06T01:54:14Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-friends-are-concerned-about-me/m-p/84374#M14604 <P>Hi Danni</P> <P>Welcome to Beyondblue. </P> <P>It's great to know that you have some great friends who are concerned for you.</P> <P>Yes, it can be scary asking for help.&nbsp; Personally, what I did was I made an extra long appt to see my GP and went in and just said to him - I need help, I think I have depression, something isn't right.&nbsp; And from there I got the ball rolling.</P> <P>A referral to my first psychologist 4 years ago and lots of therapy, talking and working out my fears I am glad that I did make that first step.</P> <P>So pls don't be scared, make the appt and hopefully you will be able to express how you feel to your GP.</P> <P>Take care, hope you can let us know how you go</P> <P>Jo</P> Tue, 06 May 2014 04:08:33 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/my-friends-are-concerned-about-me/m-p/84374#M14604 Jo3 2014-05-06T04:08:33Z