I think i have depression but i dont know how to tell my parents without them thinking im faking?

Question

Ok so i feel like ive been sad forever, Ive lost interest in all the things i used to love, i cant make decisions, i feel hopeless in whatever i try to do to stop it. Ive done so many things to try to make myself happier but instead ive screwed my life up worse. I left my school thinking that that was the reason i was so sad but now I think its because I'm depressed. Now i feel more alone than i did before.My parents know i hate the school so I'm afraid that if i tell them I think I'm depressed they wont believe me. help, what do i say?

Answer 1

I would print out and share with them what you've written here.  You've really put into words some very good descriptions of what you're feeling, how long it's gone on, and things you tried to do to make yourself feel better.

I hope you start feeling better soon -- you deserve to feel better!

Answer 2

i have really bad depression problems and my parents found out without me telling them cuz i was so sad if you are really depressed im surprised they havent noticed. just talk too them about it. try to see a doctor. it may suck at first but it may help. you need someone to talk to though

Answer 3

Talk to your Dr -tell your mom you aren't feeling well and since it is annual physical time maybe you should see the Dr. Then when you are there tell the Dr about how you are feeling and how sad you have been. Tell them to that you have just lost interest in everything and are concerned that you may be clinically depressed. The Dr will ask you some questions and recommend some plans then ask the Dr to explain it to your parent(s) so they know it is real. It is good that you see you have a problem and there are many good treatments that include counseling, diet modification and in extreme cases medication. See a Dr and Good Luck!

Answer 4

talk to them, be honest with them in how you are feeling. everything your feeling and if they don't understand  be patient with them. think of how you can explain to them what your feeling before you talk to them so that they will understand. all i can say is good luck and i think with patience you will be able to talk to them and they will truly understand how your feeling.  

Answer 5

You need to get professional help.

My guess is your attempting to lay the cause of your condition at the feet of a single event or experience when in reality its a collection of many things that build and start to over come us.

Sort of like your a scuba diver and someone is slowly blocking your air supply.  You don't take long to notice a problem but by the time you act to correct it your in trouble already.    

Maybe 30 years ago families would have dismissed you as putting it on,  but today with more than ever open talk about depression they should realise that ignoring you could be a fatal mistake.  

:)  Thanks silly old mother nature   :)

As women are more understanding than men speak to your mum first and ask her about seeking help.  

Answer 6

I think you should tell them exactly what you just wrote.

-I was in a similar situation with my job, it made me feel worthless, I felt like I couldn't do anything right. And my grades flopped because the whole day the only thing I though about was my job. I was afraid to quit my job and tell my parents how it effected me because I thought my dad would think I was just trying to get out of work and making the whole thing up. But when I finally did tell him how I felt he told me to quit my job, he'd help me on my studies and he was sorry for forcing me into it. Now I'm back to normal and sooo glad I finally spoke up!

-Sorry for my long story. Anyways, I really, really think you should tell your parents. Good luck!!  

Answer 7

Tell them the truth and try to care as less as you can about if they believe you or not! Really, your parents love you, not matter what and I'm sure they will not doubt you telling the truth or not. If you tell them, they will be there to help you.

I know it's hard to tell them, maybe you don't want to disappoint them and all. But telling someone about your sad feelings will be the beginning of getting feeling better. :)  

Answer 8

go to your doctor,talk to him,ask him to talk to your mom and dad with you there,explain everything to them and to your doctor,have a family member like an aunt or uncle or a cousin that you are close to,to explain to them...if you have a priest that you talk to...have him talk to your parents too..remember in the best of families there is sickness,and pain of all different type so don't be scared of your parents,we are smarter than you think,it's just that we are so scared if our kids are hurt,or in pain that we get angry when it is not necessary,but if you tell them they will help you,it will hurt them too remember that...be strong my dear and everything will be fine...good luck..