Do You Have A Support System?

Everyone's so busy... everyone leads different lives... everyone has their own issues they're dealing with. So you kind of feel guilty when you share your problems with others; therefore, people experiencing depression keep things inside many times instead of sharing with others. I am guilty! I kept things so deep inside... a smile on the outside and pain on the inside. When I finally did seek help from doctors and counselors, I heard over and over that a support system is very important... from family and friends that is. And I kept getting asked by doctors and counselors, "Do you have a support system?" Honestly, at that point I did not feel like I had a support system at all! Well, I hadn't really shared what I was going through with too many people... so I thought how could they help and support me if they don't know? I told myself "That's a very good point!" The thought of actually following through with it is scary though... I guess it's the fear of rejection, maybe even the fear of shame. But I began slowly letting people around me know what I had been going through and continue to deal with. It got easier and easier. And yes, it does help! Look at me, I'm now sharing it with the world (if they all read my blogs)! So, "Do you have a support system?"