Ever feel like no one takes your emotions seriously anymore?

To preface, I understand how terrible it must be to be saddled with someone like me in your life. I've been depressed pretty much my whole life. My psychologist has actually commented on how unusual it is for someone to have had the behaviors I did at such a young age. (I was probably diagnosable around 4-5 years old.) Even right now, I feel like I'm in a recovery stage and feel comfortable off of medications, I cry for a few hours a couple nights a week. I'm a pretty big burden to handle, I'm sure.

That said, does anyone else feel like no one accepts their emotions as valid ANY time? My husband has actually told me that it just doesn't bother him when I cry.

I appreciate that he can deal with my moods, but typically, I'm able to identify when it's pretty much just depression and will leave the room to cry alone. I also usually respond to "what's wrong?" with "just depression" at those times.

Sometimes, though, I think I have the right to actually be upset and need support. For example, when a loved one dies or I'm under a lot of pressure at work. Sometimes, it seems like I could literally be on fire and if I complained, someone would say, "Maybe you should go back on your meds." Can a girl not just get a HUG sometimes?!?

Just wondering if others feel this way and how you deal with it...

I agree with Daesin, people become use to us crying and they become crisp as was posted above... And you have to admit, with depression, we cry over a lot of things that other people don't. But yet we are worthy of compassion.

I think talking to your husband in a calm manner would help. And learning to self nurture. We really are the only person we can depend on for that... and we need it...

I am also glad you are doing better. Give yourself a huge pat on the back...

Hugs, Karen...

Berock, all good advice given.

Our mate and our friends can not read minds as much as we would like them to.

We are proud when we can deal with stuff ourselves, disappointed and hurt when we don't get that loving rub on the back and hug saying it will be ok.

We know we can't have it both ways so what do we do?

I am beginning to learn that I have to tell my husband, 'I could use a hug right now, this is whats going on'... and he does listen.
I in turn actively listen to him and thank him for being there for me.

No, I don't always agree with what he says. However, I don't tell him that at the moment, just his support is enough at the time.
Time and place for everything.

Peace and strength
Trina