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Okay, I want to get on some kind of antidepressants... But I want to do it behind my parents back.
I just don't want to tell my mother because she's going to ask me why I'm depressed, and I don't really know how to tell her. It's mostly because of her and Daddy... And a lot of other, screwed up shit.
But, it's becoming harder and harder to hide my depression, and I really need some help. So, if I can get on them, without my parents knowledge... That'd be fantastic.
I doubt this is possible, but if it is... please tell me how.
I'm so desperate.
15/f/AUSTRALIA
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I am a great deal older than most of the advisers on this site, so my advice will be somewhat different from what you may have received and may continue to receive from others.
Australian laws are somewhat different than the laws here in the U.S. I’m fairly certain that patient confidentiality laws are somewhat equal. You need to speak with your doctor to make certain that what is said between you stay between you.
The one problem I see with not telling your parents about your depression is you site them as the cause of your depression. Without knowing what is happening with your parents or between you and your parents it is hard to offer any advice other than to say: The problem will continue to be a problem until and when all involved in the problem are all knowingly in the loop for correcting the problem. That is to say that whatever the problem is between you and your parent or between your parents, that it could not be put aside in the best interest of getting you well. You did not write that you felt your parents did not love you or you did not love your parents, so whatever the problem is it is not for the lack of loving one another.
As someone who has suffered with depression for some time now I understand the hurt you are feeling. I also know that people suffering with depression do not always interpret everything properly or see things in the proper perspective. We see things through the eyes of our depression therefore we get a distorted view of what we see and hear. Understanding this and adjusting to it is the first and hardest step in recovery. Antidepressants alone do not cure depression. You need to work with a qualified clinician to get at the root cause of the depression. Identify what the triggers are for your depression and learn how to control them.
I went on Yahoo AU and found a number of sites with Australia that you might find helpful in getting the help you need for you depression. Look at all of them, and then contact the group that can offer you the most help. This is a battle that can be won; you have taken the first step which is recognizing you have a problem. Now follow through, contact the people on the Websites’, talk to your family doctor and talk to your parents.
Good Luck.
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I know times are difficult for you and it's very easy for you to get depressed. I think it's wonderful that you are reaching out for help. Knowing that you might not be able to deal with it all on your own is the first step towards dealing with an issue. I know that it is difficult to find a safe place to talk about things. Your parents are usually that safe place, but when they are the problem, it can be very intimidating to approach them about it.
However, I think that using prescription drugs may not be the best first step. Although it may seem like an easy solution, a lot of anti-depressant drugs can have horrible side effects, namely suicide. If you're having problems with depression, you should talk to your school's counselors. Some schools even have Adolescent Counseling Services. The counselors providing these services have to commit to a policy of confidentiality, which means that they are obligated to respect your privacy. Your parents will never know what you're talking about in session. Keep in mind that counselors are also obligated to get "extra help" if somebody is physically hurting you, if you're thinking about hurting others, or if you want to hurt yourself.
Using the counseling services at your school is probably the first step you should take. I think it would be best if you could try that before resorting to prescription drugs. On the other hand, you could probably get prescription anti-depressants on your own, although I wouldn't condone any illegal smuggling of drugs. On top of that, you would probably have to find a doctor willing to write you the prescription (Which would probably only happen after trying therapy and counseling sessions), then getting to the pharmacy, and having the prescription filled. As you can see, it's rather difficult and impractical.
I think it would be best if you could use your school's counseling services or even your local community's therapy programs to help you deal with the sources of your depression instead of trying to hide it or suppress it with medication. I'm very glad to see a young person like yourself with the courage to reach out for help. Things will get better with time, try to keep your chin up, and know that there are people out there who care about you!
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get your parents to organize a GP appoinment, about something else (use the excuse of periods etc...). your doctor has to keep your problems confidential. first check that he will do this, and if you feel like you are sure about anti depressants, then talk to her about it. however, he wont really prescribe any anti depressants unless he feels that you really need them. he will probably will refer you to a therapist as well. if you are seriously depressed then look up the clinical symptoms, and claim you have them. but from a personal opinion, i feel like you are avoiding a situation, and you shouldn't just turn to drugs. im just saying this, because i have depression and my gp made me take pills for it, and it annoys me that a lot of people think it will solve their problems. the fact that you said your mom will wanna know if you are unhappy, means she cares about you, and not everyone has that luxury of people caring about them, which is why drugs are used. don't take big meausure for small problems, okay? it may seem big now, but it will go away. plus for people under the age of 21, it has side effects, such as increased suicidal tendancies. if u are just depressed, there is no point of making your life worse. be sensible.
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i know you dont want to have to explain this to your parents... im in the exact same predictament talk to your doctor one on one and explain your situation..
hope i helped and if you need someone to talk to just send me an email or a message on here im always around to help.
-sleepiesheep
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