[a3n]

> I hide my tears from my family.

Are you sure they don't see it? And if they see it, do they understand it for what it is, or do they misinterpret it?

Make an appointment on Monday 3/28 with your doctor, or with an EAP service if that's available to you, or county health, etc. Be clear about what the appointment is for, and get the soonest possible appointment (that day if possible).

I'm being successfully treated for depression. My depression and treatment is not your depression and treatment, but it's likely that there is effective treatment available for you.

Put it on your calendar right now to make the appointment on Monday. Your depression may be discouraging you from taking steps. Push through the fog, make and keep the appointment.

If you feel overwhelmed before Monday, call the emergency number. You're not wasting anyone's time, that's why they're working at the jobs they have.

Call Monday.

[depressedfather]

Maybe they sense some unease. They don't see the tears because they don't really see or hear me. I'll make a call tomorrow. Thank you.