How can I talk to my mom about my problems when she always makes fun of me?

Question

I go through periods of depression and anxiety. When I do, I move slowly, stutter, and avoid a lot of contact with people. I really want to get some sort of help or medication. My mom is the only person I can ask to bring me to a doctor, but she never takes me seriously. She mocks me and tells me I'm selfish. Is there anybody else I might be able to talk to? I'm not comfortable with talking to any family members or friends, or the school counselor. Something anonymous would be best.

Answer 1

My dad does the exact same thing i tell him that i feel depressed and stuff like that all the time and hes like yea sure whatever and makes fun of me for it he thinks im lieing IM me if u want to under my profile

Answer 2

Check for a teen helpline, or see if there is a group that deals with these things at your school, community centre, etc.

Answer 3

www,nomorepanic,co,uk a lot of good info and chat room with people same situation,really friendly

Answer 4

The fact is that mental illness is just like any physical disorder. In this case the organ that is affected is the brain. With medication and psychotherapy people find relief from their emotional problems. This relief is made possible by the fact that the chemical imbalances in the brain that contribute to mental illness are restored. The individual is able to continue their daily life without interference from their moods. In fact, they are then better able to handle the stressors that plague all of us from time to time.

It is time we came out of the dark ages with regard to mental problems and admit that every one of us is capable of and probably will experience some type of emotional disorder sometime during the course of our lives.

I get extremely angry at people who make nasty comments about those with mental illnesses. If you ask me, I think they're plagued with mental problems and know it and therefore are projecting their garbage onto others! ;) When I point this out to the ignoramouses, they sure do throw quite the temper tantrum. Then I say "What's the matter? You can't control your temper? Sounds like you need anger management therapy!"

I deal with stigmatism in my own family too. When telling my brother for the first, actually we never discussed it again, time he began to chuckle and say "Oh boy". I was giving him detailed information and asked if he would like to write it down but he said "No thanks". I suggested a book, but he showed no interest. This is a college educated, succesful, high income, upper class man.

The first time I ever went into therapy I had to turn in the claim to some one in the office that I worked in and I was fired with in three weeks with the excuse that I was under productive. All this said, I consider myself to have a good life, but it angers and frustrates me that we are still dealing with this stigmatism. I sometimes wish all those who look down upon us would have a sudden panic attack.

Answer 5

well you can read about depression and anxiety on curezone.com

they also have success stories

you can also help yourself by eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep

take care

Answer 6

Is there any sort of Teen Help-line in your area ... a number you can call and talk out your problems over the phone??? that could help,  but your best bet would be a school counselor since your mom seems to be so unhelpful.   Or maybe the school nurse might be very helpful----especially since she has a medical background....... I'd give HER a try