I have depression and I’m very open about it now, it’s usually one of the first things I say to someone as it’s what keeps the conversation going and it kinda allows me to open up. Everyone I’ve said it to are very understanding and understand why I do certain things that are unusual, they normally help me a lot and encourage me. I think you should do the same, if your boyfriend doesn’t take it well then dump him, he’s not worthy of you if he doesn’t understand. I stayed up until 6 to help a fellow depressed friend feel better and they’re so grateful for it because no one had done it before, so in a way it might actually draw people not just your boyfriend in closer because they find it interesting