Do you think I should tell them about my depression?

Question

Well alright so I was recently diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, and I go to a psychiatrist tomorrow. My parents know, and that is it. I am not close to any of my other family members, and the most I see them in a year is 3-4 times. Well I was rarely in a good mood when I saw them, for reasons I know now. I was wondering if I should tell them because I think it would be a little bit weird if all of a sudden I am a "happy" person around them, since I am going to begin taking medication and go to therapy. I feel bad for the way I act a lot of the times. There is also a part of me that thinks they won't care, and is also afraid that they won't care. Why would they, they rarely see me. What do you think?

Answer 1

I think that telling them would be unnecessary.  

Answer 2

first thing .....now a days it has become most common problem..u don't have to take it so deeply...

n its up to u..if u think that ur relatives are good enough to co-operate and if they try to understand then it will be worth of telling them..if there is no use in telling them then don't...

Answer 3

If I were you, I won't. I am a happy person too in front of my family but I rarely see them.  I don't  want them to be unahppy or worry about my condition. I am also having major clinical depression. But as long as I don't kill myself, they don't need to know (in my case). If you don't want to answer too many questions (from them probably), I suggest you to keep it to yourself.

Answer 4

Since you are not close to these family members, there is very little reason they should know what is going on. However, if you are talking with them and say something like "A guy I met at the clinic sounded like...." , then maybe they would ask some questions.

It also depends on how judgmental your family is about (seeking help for) mental illness. If many of these family members also suffer under similar problems, you might find you have something in common with them. But if you live in a family where everyone keeps their secrets to themselves, you might have problems if you choose to open yourself up to them.

It just depends on how you think they would react, and you should base your decision to tell them upon that.

Answer 5

I have bipolar disorder, and the way I make that decision is; is there any benifit in them knowing? or do they have reason they NEED to know?

Answer 6

If you are still depressed tell your parents you aren't happy yet. You need their help, and that they can be with you every time you need. You can't go to psychiatrist often but you also need love of your parents and of other's love too. Maybe your parents are afraid to know you are still depressed and they don't know how to do with you.

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