How can i convince a friend that i'm not depressed?

I have a friend who is worried about my depression and I don't want her to worry like that!! It makes me feel so guilty! And if it gets back to my parents they'll worry too!! I don't want people to see me like this. How can I convince her I'm ok

You can't. She's your friend and she cares. If you lie to her, she might pretend to believe you but she will always know deep down that it's not true. Why not ask her to help you get over this depression instead of pretending it doesn't exist? I'm sure she has some ideas that could help and it's always nice to have a friend.

thanx, it's just that I feel guilty pulling other people into this!!!

thanx, it's just that I feel guilty pulling other people into this!!!

oops I sent that twice!

It's not your fault your friend became involved, friends are there for you through the good the bad and the ugly and she no doubt cares for u.

thanx reece, yeah she really does care, but she was suffering from bad stress a while ago and I don't want her to ever go back to that!!!

Oh I see but because she knows what its like she might have some advice on how to help u.

Yeah, but not telling her the truth will probably just stress her out even more. If you really want to help your friend, you'll help yourself... If she sees you getting help and support from other places, she wont have to worry about you...

thanx, I'll try to be more honest about how I feel in the future. xx