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how to tell my mom i think i might be depressed
ive been feeling so sad lately. im crying all the time. i feel ugly and like nobody wants me or loves me. i dont want to feel like this anymore. i want it all to stop. i want to give therapy a go but i dont know how to explain to mom i think i am. i looked up the symptoms of teenage depression and it's like it's describing me. it's scary. i just want to stop feeling like this. i just want to be happy. im 14/f if that helps at all
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depression is considered an illness. your mother will hopefully believe you and with that send you to a therapist. if the one she sends you to doesnt feel right try other ones until you feel comfortable. if it helps ive been there, still am there actually, but it takes one step at a time. it is scary but doing something extreme is definetly not the answer.trust me youll get throught this..good luck- nattyg
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Be honest with your mom about how you are feeling. Make sure to tell her when you have her attention and not just drop it into conversation when she's driving or making dinner. Being depressed and having the feelings that you do have are real and you can get help with how to deal with them, but start by telling your mom. It may help you to write it down so that you make sure to tell her everything. You will find that once you tell her you will feel better because you aren't all alone dealing with this.
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Telling your mom or a best friend would be the best idea. I'm the same age and just went through depression. Take baby steps,
1. Spend "you" time with friends and invite them to do something you enjoy doing.
2. Don't worry about what other people are thinking or saying. It can't hurt you so there's no point in worrying about it.
3. Keep yourself busy, do what you feel like doing. If you want to listen to sad songs for 8 hours straight, do it. If you want to go for a walk in he middle of the night alone, okay.
It all helps, as time passes you will feel better so don't worry.
Be happy. :)
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i'm sure you're mom would support you. you should be having the time of your life at this age. but i have been depressed before, not diagnosed by a doctor, but it was hard because i had no one. no one knew about me being depressed and i think that made the depression worse. just straight up tell her. it will be ok.
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