Comments on: I have severe depression.. How do I tell my parents?

By: T

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:07:59 +0000

Same. I’m really depressed and i want help but i’m terrified about what my parents will say when they see my scars and stuff - i couldn’t cope with the shame. i ran away to hospital before xmas after i tried killing myself i was so scared, but when my mum finally came and took me to the GP i just couldn’t say… i chickened out and pretended i was fine. i’m just telling you this to warn you, it’s sooo difficult; i’de rather tell them i was gay. you just have to be brave, and come out and say it. hopefully i will too :[

good luck!
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By: Am I Pretty?

Am I Pretty? — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:55:59 +0000

Either talk to a school counselor or tell your parents that you feel really bad and you would like to see your doctor. You might have to tell your parents, but make sure you tell them about the quizzes.

I kept my feelings hidden from my family too. We ought to go into acting. I never told anybody in my family till the day after my mother died last year. She was in really poor health and I didn’t want to have her worrying about me.
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By: amyaz_98

amyaz_98 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:24:59 +0000

I’m really glad you are here and that you recognized you are depressed. It’s hard to go to a parent with things like this because it’s scary not knowing what will happen. You probably do need medication but medication will need to be coupled with therapy. I would print out your results of your tests and give them to your parents and tell them you want help. Tell them you have been putting on a happy face in front of them because you didn’t want them to worry. Tell them your real feelings and tell them you just want some help and medication. I’m sure they will appreciate your honesty and that you felt safe enough to ask them for help. That’s what they are there for. In the event you don’t feel your parents are helping, you can call crisis hot-lines for teens (you can look those up on the internet) or you can talk to your guidance counselor at school. I’m glad you are taking this seriously! I’m sure your parents are going to find you the help you need. Just be honest with them and be straight forward about everything. That’s the best way to tell them and once you explain everything, you can only go up from there! Good luck!
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By: kelly

kelly — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:39:59 +0000

I think the easiest way for now is for you the find the best approach you can use to convey about your depression to your parents.The biggest obstacle here is yourself since it seems that you don’t have the courage to tell your problem.I bet that every parent would be understanding regarding this kind of problem and I’m sure that your parents would do the same.

However,if you’re not that comfortable bout these stuffs,you could always seek help from a counselor or a best friend to seek the best approach to confront your parents.What I’m trying to say is for now,just be comfortable and let that problem out from your chest.It is worth a try,good luck!!Hope I helped.

P/s:Do tell your parents what is the main cause of your problem a t the first place and how your parents could associate themselves to solve your problem.You’ll do just fine.
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By: Hopefully Helpful

Hopefully Helpful — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:19:59 +0000

Don’t act happy when you are with your parents.
Let your depression show through. If you feel like crying, cry.
Let them see the real you. Tell them your depressing thoughts.
Hopefully they will be concerned and want you to talk to a professional.
I hope you will be feeling better soon. Best Wishes.
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By: Mikki t.

Mikki t. — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:46:59 +0000

tell them how bad your days have been. sit them down in a serious manner and just tell them whats making you depressed. also tell them you took some quizzes online and tell them you have all the symptoms and if they still dont believe you then keep telling them how you act happy around them because you were just worried how they were gonna react. i hope this helps im sorry i went through depression last year and thats basically how i told my parents good luck with everything:)
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By: notyou311

notyou311 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:13:59 +0000

"Mom and Dad, I really need some help. I feel very bad and I’m sure it is depression. Please make an appt. with the Dr. for me."
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By: Dimmy Dimwit

Dimmy Dimwit — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:40:59 +0000

Medication will not help you. It will only create a diversion for your problems. Diversions are good if they are reality based. They can help you deal with your depression and put your mental energy into its proper context. Otherwise, drugs will turn you into a something you don’t need to be.

I say find an interest and put your energies into it. This interest may become a profession or a hobby, depending on how you take it on. But use it to channel your energy and that way you will create valuable interactions in your own brain that medication cannot do. Psycho-tropic medication will only degrade the quality of your brain and life.
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By: Spugsy

Spugsy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:01:59 +0000

"Mom, Dad, I have severe depression."

Seriously, don’t complicate a simple act with all of your emotions. Just tell them.
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By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:46:59 +0000

Talk to the nurse or counselor at your school. They can talk to your parents about getting you evaluated. Best of luck to you.
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