You can always fake it. You just look up the specific symptoms online, browse through some forums to see what people with depression typically talk about, and learn all their struggles. That’s basically it.
A psychiatrist isn't a mind reader.
Even if they spend a decent amount of time with you, an hour or two every few weeks just isn't enough time for them to figure out if someone is being dishonest.
A psychiatrist isn't a mind reader.
Even if they spend a decent amount of time with you, an hour or two every few weeks just isn't enough time for them to figure out if someone is being dishonest.