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depression


Question Posted Sunday July 3 2005, 1:48 pm

im depressed. i have ALL the signs of teen depression [ i looked them up ]

i dont feel myself lately. i dont like me. i cant sleep. i cry for no reason. im really mean to people around me. this year my grades went from A's and B's...to all F's.

ugh...any ideas on how to tell my mom? i want to tell her i need to see a theripist but im scared of how to bring it up and stuff..


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beachhun101 answered Monday July 11 2005, 3:22 pm:
if you dont want to go straight out and tell her, ask her to make a doctors appt. for you (just the reg. checkup doctor) mayb ask for a routine physical. usually in those your parents arent in the room, so you can say to the doctor that you didnt really want the physical (even though youll probably still get one), but talk to them about depression. reg. doctors can help too because they know about depression. and also your regular doctor can schedule a session with a therapist without you having to talk about it with your mom. but if you dont want to do that whole route, just tell your mom you want to talk about somethings goin on in your life right now to someone. and if she says you can talk to me (which she might), just say that i dont really want it to be anyone, so maybe i can go to a therapist. sry if tht all is really confusing...i just know that if you are depressed, its best to go see someone or talk to a really good friend. i hope it all turns out well.
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twistedteen25 answered Thursday July 7 2005, 2:50 am:
Tell your mom you need some help because your not happy with yourself, she'll def. help you.

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Anthony_d answered Tuesday July 5 2005, 1:44 pm:
Well the best way is to have a word in youre mums ear saying you need to speak to her. Then sit her down and tell her all that youve said in youre question. Tell her how you feel and what you think it is. Then see what she says and say that you think it would be in you're best interest to see a therapist. Shes your mum she'll understand and shell think of you first.
hope i helped,
anthony

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karenR answered Tuesday July 5 2005, 8:16 am:
You just tell her like you told us. Tell her what you're feeling and that you want to see a doctor. You may not even need a therapist, go to your regular doctor and if he can't get you fixed up he can refer you to someone else. Maybe you could have a day alone with mom and tell her when you are alone together with her undivided attention. :)

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moliciousxo answered Tuesday July 5 2005, 5:38 am:
say mom i'm not happy i need help. but if you don't want to do that then you can have her bring it up by putting the idea in her mind. I hope I helped

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Lauren___xX answered Monday July 4 2005, 11:44 pm:
well dont be nervous. . . just go up to her an let it all out and after that you'll feel so much better.

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craZlilchelC152 answered Monday July 4 2005, 7:54 pm:
i had that problem 2 years ago.. i just wrote my mom a note and left it for her, I don*t like talking to my mom bout things like that so whenever i have something i don*t wanna TALK about i write her a note.. i hope i helped!

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xOtWiXi answered Monday July 4 2005, 1:20 am:
Don`t feel ashamed or nervous on how to tell your mom. Just do it. Once you do it, you`ll feel sooo much better. Just sit her down, or when you are alone with her, say "Mom, can we talk?" And explain that lately, you aren`t yourself and how you truly feel. Your mom will support you in every way - you`re her daughter. Just do it, get it over with, and you`ll feel SO much better. If you need anything else, don`t hesitate to message. Hope I`ve Helped &hearts;

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pinkbabygirl101 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 5:50 pm:
i would sit your mom down and say mom iv'e been really depressed lately and i am getting scared i need to see a theripist before my depression reaches a stage where it gets worst then it already is.
i would tell her soon don't wait because if you wait then your depression could get you or somebody elese hurt and that isn't good parents like when there kids tell them there problems because that way there problems could be fixed.

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KymbOzHeLp475 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 5:28 pm:
I'm so glad you're admiting this and willing to get help. It's too late for my cousin now, so Its great that your going to get help. Just come right out and tell her. Try this:
"Mom, I dont know if you've noticed but latley I've been feeling terrible about myself and Ive been very depressed. I've done some research and I found out I have all the symptoms of Teenage depression *list symptoms you have* And I wanted to know if you could take me to a therapist so I can get help and start being me again."

If she loves you she'll definitly take you, if for some reason she denying that you have depression try talkin to your dad or other very trusted adult friends.

Hope it all works out &hearts Kymmy

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Erinn_the_bamf answered Sunday July 3 2005, 5:10 pm:
To tell your mom just come out and say it. Make sure you are not already in a conversation when you do this. That would just be too akward. You go also try seeing your school guidance consuler. They can help with the beginning steps, tell your mom, and help you find a good psycharatirst (sp?). But make sure you tell someone. You could have another disaese. My brother's friend didn't feel himself lately. They brought him to the doctor and it turned out he had lukemia (which has no conection with depression the person just felt sad and not hiself). I hope I helped! &hearts; good luck

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Shelly_x answered Sunday July 3 2005, 5:01 pm:
if you have a school couciller talk to them they can really help in these situations. Just tell your Mum that you need to talk to her. Sit down and chat to her she is going to be there for you no matter what. Tell her that you want to see a therapist she can get in touch with one straight away.

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DaysGoBy answered Sunday July 3 2005, 4:32 pm:
Tell your mom how you've been feeling lately. Some adults now don't understand teenage depression and think it's just a phase because they don't think teens have anything to worry about. If your mom thinks this way, don't just give up. Tell her you're serious and tell her you NEED to see a therapist. If that still doesn't work and you have a license, drive yourself to see a therapist. If you can't drive then you can talk to a school counselor or you can even find therapist online that you can have online sessions with (through E-mail) I hope you get the help you need. Let me know if you need anything! Kristin

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1-800-SUICIDE -- Even if you don't feel suicidal they can help talk to you about your depression

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crazyoutyamind answered Sunday July 3 2005, 4:28 pm:
all you have to do i go to your mom and tell her that you dont know why but latley yu've been felling down you dont know why say( mom do you think i need to get a theripist ) if you ask it that way it wont sound like you want one well i hope i helped and if you have ne more questons just drop em in my inbox good luck

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deathwillcome answered Sunday July 3 2005, 4:23 pm:
I used to have deppresion, and the longer you take to tell someone the worse it gets. Just set her down and tell her that you would like to see atherapist, and that she doesn't need to freak out. Tell her that you been a little depressed lately and that you would feel better if you saw one. I hope that that works. tell me how it works.

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Kissxme1121 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 4:09 pm:
i know how that feels.. seriously.. tell her you want to speak to a therapist to get some of your emotions out that have been bottled up.. she should understand.. you do need to tell her so u can get help

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Ambix3 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 3:19 pm:
Just go and talk to her. Tell her everything that is going on, and I bet she'll understand. And if she doesn't, maybe try talking to the school counsler. Or another adult that you trust. Talking to people about it helps some times. I get depressed a lot, and talk to my friends about it. Maybe try talking to them about it. They'll be supportive about it!

Hope I helped a little.

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IceAngel13 answered Sunday July 3 2005, 2:57 pm:
Just tell you're mom that what you told us, that you don't feel yourself lately and that you think you have teen depression and you have all of the symptoms. I'm sure she'll understand. Umm, there's medication you can take for it (I think), I don't know all too much aboout it, but I suggest telling your mother about it and then going to see your doctor, they'll diagnose(sp?) you with depression if you have it (which I serously think you do)and they'll help you from there. Best of luck. Hope I helped.
~IceAngel13

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