How do i get depression treatment w/o my parents knowing?

Question

i am possitive i am clinically depressed and i want treatment but how can i get it w/o telling my parents? my mom is a very sarcastic and funny person so i feel like if i tell her she will think im kidding and laugh in my face. my dad is an uptight catholic and doesnt believe in treatment. i want help but i dont know how to get it without asking my parents to do it for me. i have no family that would understand exept for my aunt but she lives in tacoma and i live in bellevue. i dont know what to do. i feel trapped.

Answer 1

Go to a trusted adult that you know.  A teacher, school counselor or a coach is a great person.  Your parents cannot deny you medical treatment, even if they disagree with your diagnosis.  You have rights to medical treatment.  Please make sure you get the help you deserve.  There is so much medicine and therapy out there that can help those of us that deal with mental disorders.

Answer 2

Well if you are sixteen and over you can speak to your doctor, and they are obliged not to tell your parents.

Answer 3

if your bf is the only one you trust ,then confide in him and if he is as loving and caring as you say then he will be able to help you.

there is no ned to tell your parents because you are not harming yourself in any way ,you are trying to better yourself.

Answer 4

I think 16 is a the legal age.  You really do need to get help.  I would talk to your BF about it.  I would also talk to your school counselor.  Can you call your doctor and see if you can talk to him or her?  You really need to get help to prevent future problems and to get more comfortable.

Answer 5

If you are over eighteen and have your own health insurance I would go ahead and get into treatment for it. I have been clinically depressed and it does need treatment and therapy. It is a horrible feeling and not having their support is difficult but at least you have a boyfriend that understand you and is there for you. If your parents want is best for you, they should understand and support you, this is a medical condition that is treatable but not curable and really need to be on medication and in therapy for it. I hope this helps.  

Answer 6

You cannot be given treatment without your parents' consent until you are legal age.  

Answer 7

I understand your situation. Most people do not believe that mental health is as important, if not more than, physical health.

Usually when you are around 14-16 the doctor usually considers you as an adult and you go into the little doctor check up room by yourself. At this time, you should probably mention your depression and ask him/her how to receive treatment. Also you might want to describe how your parents don't believe in what they think is mumbojumbo. If you do have depression, your parents can't do anything about it. You can tell them to grow up because depression can become severe if left untreated.