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depression
I think I might have depression, I have been depressed for a while. I have been cutting myself and feeling completely lost and hopeless. Everything is being affected by this and I have been having suicidal thoughts. I am scared and I think that I need to see a therapist to work through some issues, but I don't know how to bring it up with my parents. Does anyone know how I can bring it up with them? I know that I need help and my friends who know about my cutting think I need it as well. How can I bring it up? Thanks.
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Right what you need to do is go to your GP and ask to see a councellor. You need to find out what you are depressed about i know it seems stupid but i got very depressed and i never new why but when i found out why i was depressed like e.g my bf being in hospital and him being very disrespectful i thought actually why am i bothering if he wants to be a pig im going to leave him alone.Since ive left him alone ive been feeling so much better. I tryed listening to some songs like the songs that make you feel happy,You need to think wait why am i depressed? Then think of thoughts to get yourself out of it. About telling your parents sometimes they can just tell so they won't need telling or just say mum im depressed and she will help you. I hope i helped even if it was a little bit. I also hope you get over your depression soon.Lv sweetcornx
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pick a time when you all can talk together. talk calmly and explain to them how you are feeling & what you are doing. it's best to be completley honest and explain. they might be surprised, or they might already have a feeling. but remember, they are your parents & they love you and want whats best for you so don't be scared to talk to them. by telling them that you think you need help and you WANT to stop, it shows maturity. and the fact that you already know this is a big step in itself. you are on the way to recovery.
good luck =] i hope everything works out for you.
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Dear Depressed,
You are correct; if you are hurting yourself, you are depressed. I commend your honesty and the fact that you are not running away from this. That, in itself, takes courage and is a very positive sign that you are open to being helped.
If you are coming from your heart, how you tell your parents is not nearly as important as just telling them. Be honest with them; tell them how hard it is for you to come to them about this. You will feel better once the secret it out in the open. Hey, it's a start!
While you are waiting to see a therapist, don't forget that there are 24 hr "teen hotlines," sometimes called "crisis hotlines" that you can reach if you use google, or 411. These hotlines are anonoymous and they might also be able to give you other resources, like numbers to programs, groups, and counseling centers that work with young people going through the same difficulties.
Keep reaching out, dear one, and you will receive the help you are looking for. Remember, asking for help is a sign of real strength, not weakness!
It's NO accident that you are here, and some day you will understand how going through this difficult period made you the strong, insightful person that you are.
Take Care,
Earth Mother
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Sit them down when they are both home. Doing this will let them know that you are serious. Tell them that you have been going through some hard times lately, and you need to talk to a perfessional therapist for help. Tell them that you are not happy and that you have been cutting yourself to releive stress. ask them if they could get a therapist for you to to work out your problems with. YOur parents will probobly ask you a lot of questions, but they are only doing it because they love you so much. Do not be afriad to tell the truth. Good luck!
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