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my parents don't believe me..
I firmly believe that I have a mental illness. Not something serious. Just like a personality disorder. However, my parents think I'm perfectly normal...and just exaggerating. However, I'm not. But whenever I try to tell them, they shrug it off and refuse to let me go to a therapist or something. What can I do to make them listen to me? Is there some kind of online or on-the-phone service? Thank you. =]
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You may very well have something going on, but you can't diagnose, and if necessary, treat yourself. Only a professional can do this.
So if you really think you do need and want help then here's what I'd do:
1. Make out a list of all the reasons why you feel you need help and are beyond normal teenage problems.
2. Be SPECIFIC- and give specific EXAMPLES- because this is the only thing that parents understand. If you just speak in vague terms they won't think it's anything serious.
For example; If I thought that I had severe depression, I wouldn't just say "I'm feeling down and have no energy', I'd give specific examples of things that happened- like this: "My friend Judy came and asked me to go see the harry potter movie, which you know is my favorite, but I was felt so down and tired that I didn't even go". (this is just a random example)
When they hear examples of how it's interfering with your normal life, and you are not your normal self anymore (beyond just teen mood swings) and you can give several, specific examples, then they might listen more.
If they can't help, maybe a school counselor or other family member or someone can help?
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i have this porblem to although mine is a anbger management thing the best thing to do is talk to them about like in the car or over dinner a time where teh ycan tjust blow it of, if your in a car with them what are the ygonna d ojumpout no they will listen just tell them you wan tt ofind out and if you dnt then you wont ask to be taken back but you just want t oamke sure.
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The other people who have answered gave you good advice and I don't want to just repeat what they're saying. I'm pretty sure someone already told you to see your school councilor when school gets back in session.
Another thing you can do (I'm not sure if this one was mentioned, I don't think it was) is at your next doctors appoinment you can mention how you feel to your doctor. Then, if they're qualified, they can test you out and tell your parents whether or not you need help. Or they can tell your parents to take you to someone who can help you. Your parents won't have to listen to the doctor, but it's better than nothing.
Anyawy, as for there being an online or on-the-phone service, possibly, but I doubt it. It's hard to determine mental illness and any other sickness whether physical or mental, without meeting the person face to face and actually giving some kind of check up.
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I know how you are feeling, trust me. Don't take no for an answer. If your parents tell you, oh your fine, continue to say that you aren't and dont let them change the subject. You need to see a therapist and if your parents approve of that you don't have anything to worry about, your therapist will take care of it. It's important to talk to your parents at the right time, not when they are busy or running out the door. And it's best not to talk to them at night (usually parents are exhasted). So say you have a long car ride, that would be perfect, because they can't walk out on you. There is phone numbers you can call, however I don't know what area you live in, so I can't give you a number, they are different for each area. Also I don't know if you are in summer school, or when your school starts, but schools in NY state are required to have a school counseler. That person has been trained to help teenagers, and that might be a good person to begin talking to. Just tell that person your situation and they can talk with your parents. Tell your parents you just walk to see a therapist to have someone to talk to. Then from there you can get the help you need! Good luck!:)
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i think that you should talk to some one other than your parents about it since they dont seem to be listening.
talk to an adult that you know well and trust.
tell them that you really need to see a therapist, or some that can tell you what is wrong.
i really hope that this helps
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