How to tell your parents you're depressed?
Please call your nearest depression/suicide helpline, ASAP. Please don't kill yourself!! Imagine how your loved ones would feel. The anguish would never end for them. It would take a PERMANENT TOLL on them. You don't have to kill yourself! You can have “a life” in JESUS (John 10:9-10) In Jesus, life can be far better and peaceful, but the first step is to never give up on yourself! PLEASE, pray to Him (Jesus.) Pour out your heartaches to Him. Trust me, Jesus Christ will HEAR your prayer, and can (with time,) heal ALL of your wounds. Put your trust in Him, that He CARES about you, and will listen to your concerns. He LOVES you so much and even knew you when you were in your mother's womb! "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you...." - Jeremiah 1:5. No matter who you are, God LOVES you and wants to give you a FUTURE and everlasting life. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” That being said, suicide is a SIN. A sin that will send you to Hell (a place of eternal punishment and a place that there's no escape from.) All those who reject Jesus Christ and die in their sins (and suicide,) will be cast into the 'Lake of Fire' (Hell) forever. Though one may not understand the severity of God sentencing a person to burn in Hell for all eternity, as punishment for sin, we must realize that God is far more holy and just than we could ever imagine. Your life, and body belongs to GOD, who created you. No one should ever even seriously consider something so foolish as killing one's self. I hope these few words have encouraged you. I'll pray for you.
How can I tell my parents about my depression?
I’ve been facing depression for years now. After being in health class we’ve started to talk about depression and suicide. I’ve realize that I should tell someone about it. I just don’t know how. I’ve tried writing a letter to my parents about it, but whenever I finish writing it, I get so anxious and end up throwing the note in the trash. I’ve done this probably five or so times. And I while I could just go up to my parents and say, “I have depression” words just won’t come out of my mouth. I’ve even tried online depression help but they just ended up turning me down :/ What should I do?? I’m 14 btw if that helps with anything
My parents joke about me being depressed?
so to clear it up---im not depressed...but I'm basically I'm my room a lot because we have workers renovating our house and my parents only focus on the negative things I say(which is pretty rare) - and say I'm emo and only say 2 words in a day and those words are mean and rude....i feel really bullied and i told them but they don't care. i have 2 close friends that have depression and used to cut, so it feels like they are so ignorant to be joking like that and it really hurts...what should i do??
How can I tell my parents that I have depression? I have all the symptoms listed on a website, but I feel as if my parents won't believe me.
Yeah definitely. Or see a doctor
My parents don't believe im depressed...?
Ive been depressed for about 2 and half years. Ive self harmed but my parents don't know.. I tell my mom that im depressed but she says you were just fine, or your a teenager. im only 13. but i know what depression is.. i have all the symptoms. i need help, but they don't believe me... thanks.. any help would be good. =/
Should I tell my parents I'm depressed and want to see a therapist?
Let me ask you this: if you had a tumor growing on your stomach, would you ask your parents to take you to the doctor? (I’m hoping the answer to that is something along the line of “HELL YES I WOULD.”)Yes, you should tell your parents. It’s important that your parents understand that you are seeking professional help for a serious disorder. If I were your mother I would be impressed with your level of maturity and the fact that you trusted me enough to confide your possible condition in me.First, please read about the symptoms of MDD here: Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) Symptoms | Psych CentralDoes that sound like you? (Remember those symptoms last a duration of two weeks or longer.) Now, no one here can possibly give you a medical diagnosis—that’s not what I’m attempting here, but having this information on hand can help you when you’re talking to your parents. Knowledge is always good to have, just don’t scare yourself reading too much. Also, do yourself a favor and let your therapist help you with a diagnosis if you have one, okay?If you’re afraid they won’t take you to a therapist because of mental health stigma, talk to your school counselor. Many school counselors have colleagues and access to mental health care resources and can help you as well.TL;DR: Yes, absolutely talk to your parents if you suspect there’s any issue in mental health, just like you would with physical health.Be well and good luck!All materials included in this post are intended for informational purposes only. This post/information is not intended to and should not be used to replace medical or psychiatric advice offered by physicians or other health care providers. The author will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages arising therefrom.