I know I am not the only one to suffer from depression but I didn’t know I had it. Why is it men don’t like to talk about their health? women seem much better at bearing their souls where as men keep that stiff upper lip. here is a bit about my story on my blog http://disableddon.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/talking-about-mental-health-issues.html
I wrote it after reading about a woman coping with postnatal depression. I will never experience childbirth but I have had depression.
Don
Hi Don,
Yes, people can suffer from depression and it go un-noticed by the person or their nearest and dearest. Mild or medium depression may not have many outward symptoms - just feeling down and rather unresponsive. The grey or black cloud hanging over your head may not easily be recognised either. Its only when symptom become more obvious that folks will seek help.
It is known that women may recognise that they don’t feel right because they do find it easier to talk about feelings. Thankfully many men are now finding it easier. I know my partner does - thank goodness.
I hope your own depression has now passed.
Anne
Hi Don,
Yes, it is possible to not be aware that you are suffering from depression. Symptom of mild or moderate depression may go unrecognised especially if the person is just feeling down, a bit unresponsive and/or finding it hard to cope with work or daily life. Even the grey or black cloud which hangs just above the head may be un-noticed for what it is. There are many and varying symptoms for each person. I have known of folks suffering for years unwittingly without help.
Yes, women do tend to be able to talk more about feelings but there is a trend now towards men being able to do this more like my partner. Thank goodness.
I hope your own depression has now passed.
Anne
Don,
Great blog. I wish more people would talk about depression. We could save many lives that way. Keep talking!
Enjoy your day,
Anne
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Thanks guys its affirming when people comment like you have. If I can help just one person it was worth it. Don xxx
It seems to go hand and hand with my MS - most Winters I struggle emotionally and need a little pick me up via an anti-depressant.
Groovy baby. Yep, pretty much sums up the decline… 
Redman it’s hard in the winter because it is cold and then in the summer season it gets to hot for me, am I just awkward?
Carraboy you are in the groove.
XXX Don
Hi Redman,
Could your winter downer be SAD? Ultra-violet light might help along with a wee ant-depressant maybe?
Take care.
Anne
Thanks Anne - yea a wee tablet gets me through the dark days - including today - we’re nearly in May and its snowing in Northern Ireland 
No problem here Don (Northern Ireland) its nearly May and its snowing 
But look on the brightside SNOWBALLS