Sometimes I wished no one knew

I kind of wished I never told anyone/close friends/family about my mental health. I've kept it hidden all my life (I've always managed and been strong) but due to recent events of life, it forced me to let them know. I was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety. Although they are very supportive and caring (which I am thankful for) there are times when one of my friends or family member tell me that they feel obligated to respond when I send a message. They fear that it will be my last message to them. They feel as if I can't be left alone and need be babysat. I feel very misunderstood at times when I have my setbacks. I do have a therapist I'm talking to and I'm on medications for the first time which has helped. I guess I just feel bad because if I'm exhausted from having mental health problems, they too probably are as well because sometimes they show it. Do you guys ever experienced this with friends and family? via /r/mentalhealth https://ift.tt/3le84Lo