I need to know how to get my mom to see that I still need to talk to someone. Help?

Question

I recently went to my family doctor for depression and uncontrollable anger only to find out that they don't prescribe medication to teens under 18.

Just last week, I was so emotionally unstable and irritable constantly, but I didn't know what triggered it and I still don't.

But for the past few days, I've been pretty normal.

A couple of weeks ago, my mom and step-dad got in a huge fight and I just couldn't take it and I started screaming and trashing my room. After that, I trashed my room two more times, but I don't know why.

I just lose my stability for days or weeks at a time, and other times I'm ok or MORE than ok.

I told my doctor that I've been feeling hopeless and that I feel like I might do something stupid, and he suggested that I go to a counselor. From there, if the counselor thinks I need it, I will be sent to a psychiatrist, but my doctor won't give me medication. He also told me I have high blood pressure, and he thinks it might be from anxiety or a mood disorder, and once I talk to someone, it might go back to normal.

My mom hasn't made an appointment with a counselor yet because I've been acting normal the past few days, but I don't want to go through another episode like last week.

What do I do?

Answer 1

tell her what you're telling us; you need to get your feelings out in the open.

Answer 2

The best way to let somebody know something is to tell them.  Be very honest with your mom and tell her what you told us.  Maybe your doctor won't prescribe medication to you, but a psychiatrist can.  There are plenty of teens on meds.  You really do need to address this issue- even if you can go for a few days in a normal way, your mom can't sweep things under the rug and just hope for the best.  It's best for the entire family to maybe get some counseling and deal with your issue head-on.  Better to deal with it now than wait for a crisis.  I wish you all the best- take care.

Answer 3

sweety, what you are describing sounds like bipolar disorder.  It is a mental illness that is characterized by extreme highs and extreme lows.  Very sudden mood swings.  try googling the disease and show the info to your mom. Tell her that you can't handle what is going on in your life, and that you need help (btw, kudos on recognizing that).  If she wont listen to you, take her to talk to your counselor with you and have him/her help explain to your mom why you need to go to a psychiatrist and get a little more help.  

Answer 4

WOW ! I suggest that you get a hobby , and count to 10 Before Reacting to your anger trust me It'll help but Never think about getting mad Be Driven about this , It might ruin your life if you don't act to it soon . and Just tell your mom that she's ruining your life and Talk to her she'll be there for you .  

Answer 5

okay, so your doctor is right if he thinks you might suffer from depression.  This would include violent mood swings.  When somebody suffers from Bipolar mood swings could take months to switch.  It's highly over diagnosed.  Speak with your mom on how you feel and that you are fearful that your bad moods will come back.  Also explain that your medical doctor stated you had high blood pressure so that these feelings are effecting you physically.  Also if you are in school and you speak with a guidance counselor about this.  Please disregard anybody telling you that mental disorders don't exist.  I handle thousands people with mental disorders they wish they could control as well as I suffer from an generalized anxiety disorder.  I can only go to work, grocery store and home.  If I attempt to go anyplace else I have a panic attack.  So I understand what's its like to suffer physically from a mental disorder.  You are not alone.  Hope this helps.