How should you tell your parents you have depression?
114411
Your avatar looks pretty perky! Well, what you should do is just stop taking the herbal medication altogether and tell your parents that you have stopped taking it. \n        It sounds like you have already told your parents about your depression. The next step is to evaluate your feelings. After you do all this, perhaps what your next steps should be are to tell your parents that you need psychotherapy ASAP, or eat lots and lots of turkey.
249137
first of all, you shouldn't diagnose yourself, only professionals can do this.  it's up to you whether or not to tell your parents, but here's my suggestion if you don't feel comfortable telling them exactly what's wrong yet:\n1. tell them that you think you need to see a psychiatrist, but tell them you don't want to tell them why right now, because you don't want to worry them, but assure them that you aren't a danger to yourself or others (or, if you are, tell them that right away and get help before you finish reading this)\n2. when you go to the therapist, tell them that you would prefer to talk to him/her alone first, and then decide what you want to tell your parents afterwards (they could even tell them with your permission, if that makes you feel more comfortable)\n3. after talking with a professional, you all can discuss what may be wrong and what steps to take (tests will need to be taken to really diagnose you)\ni don't know what the laws are where you live, but you probably can't receive treatment without parental consent, and your parents would need to pay the bills anyways.\nI think you should tell your parents, you will need them for support, but i also understand why you may not want to (i went through this as well), so it's up to you to decide what to do.\nGood luck, and remember to seek professional help very soon.
402430
I think you need to talk to one of your parents about how you are feeling. The only person that can decide if you need antidepressants is a psychiatrist. Talk to your parents and see what they think about the situation and then you can go from there. If you don't feel comfortable talking to them you can go to your school counselor or another trusted adult.Or even talk to your sisted. Just talk to someone you know and trust to work through this.
854168
She needs to get help right away. I'm not sure how old she is and if she still lives with her parents. If she does, you have to make the difficult decision of telling them. They may not realize how seriously she is depressed. If she is an adult, it is hard to force someone to get help. If someone is about to commit suicide, then 911 can be called. Otherwise, you can encourage them to talk to their doctor, talk to a distress centre/suicide prevention line, talk to a counsellor or go to the emergency room of a hospital. Try to keep the lines of communication as open as you can. She needs to know that people care about her. With that said, if she does hurt herself that is not your fault. You are doing what you can. She is lucky to have a caring friend like you. I hope things work out really well.
209038
If someone is suicidal or/and depressed LISTEN TO THEM. Do not tell them it is all in there minds. Don't say that there lives are so much better than everyone elses.\nDo not ignore them. listen and take them seriously.\n\nYou humans have a lot to learn...
959384
Be there for them when they need to talk about their issues and when you have had all you can take - do something for yourself like a bubble bath, gardening or go for a walk. Something YOU enjoy - to take your mind off their problems.\nBTW. Do not feel bad if you have to tell them you can not take any more right now.
312214
You need to get other family members involved, and get your mom some help.  The family, or even friends need to talk with your mom and help her realize that she needs to get some help for her depression.\n\nShe might get pleasure from other people's suffering, because she is so depressed.  Some people want other people to be miserable too, so they aren't alone.  I know it sounds weird, but it's true.  Have you ever heard the phrase "misery loves company"?  That means people that are depressed want other people around them to be depressed, so they aren't the only person feeling down.\n\nGet your family and friends involved, and talk with your mom.  Maybe it's just a phase, but she probably needs people to talk things out with.
1057761
well i dont know how bad your depressions are and how long you got them now, but you should have a therapy and sometimes you have to get at least some kind of medication to get a therapy started. but i understand that you dont like the medication!i wouldnt like it either...well to give you some kind of advice, if you are depressed its important for you to have goals in your life! the worst would be if you dont have anything you work for....just make yourself any kind of goals oyu want to reach (doesnt ahve to be huge goals, start with something small), get yourself a hobby to keep you busy. dont know like a sport maybe or some craft stuff...i dont know how old you are so i dont know what kind of goals you could take yourself....but this is something really important...i would talk about the medication stuff to you doctor and tell him you wanna make a therapy and tell him your not into those medication stuff, he knows you better than i do, so i cant tell you if it would be ok for you to just stop it. i know people who would have killed themselves if they wouldnt have been on medication, so medication is not always bad, sometimes when you get depressed or depressions get too bad, you just need them...
229541
I am a parent, if my daughter were to tell me, I'd be shocked. But then I'd rather know. There is no best way. you will have sit them down and tell them as nicely as you can. If you have a sibling, then take their help, that is if they are older than you. If not you could say that i have something very important to tell you.... most of the time they would want to see you happy! \n\nGood luck!
1182416
Just talk to your child and let them know that you love them no matter what they decide.  to love you or not.  I'm not a parent but who ever told your kid that has serious mental problem.  But your child is 18 so he/she should be smart enough to decide how they feel on their own.
361923
Please tell your mother or another adult how you are feeling. This is nothing to be fooled around with.. Depression is serious business !! You sound like you have some anger issues that you need to work out, and it is not just because your dad asked you to get a rag for the boat.. there is something big inside you that needs to come out,and that you need to work on.. you are lashing out at the wrong people, and pushing away the people you need the most.. You may need to go and talk to your counselor at school, or a trusted teacher. if your are not still in school, seek out a good counselor, or a good group that you can get into..talking out your anger helps.. believe me it does.. You have got to talk it out and not act it out.. acting it out will only hurt you and the ones that you love. and will hurt you physically and mentally.. You do NOT need to become annorexic.. nothing good comes from that.. that will kill you. and life is to short as it is.. You and only you can take care of you. you have got to go and get some help.. Do it now !! Find someone to talk to .. NOW.. Find someone with some training that will be able to help you with your anger and your depression. It will be a long hard road.. but you did not get this way in a days time. and you will not be better in a days time.. So, now is the time to start the journey to a better and a happier and a love filled life.. Blessings to you..
979355
It's normal to feel grief after losing someone important to you.\nBelieve me, your parents love you in a way that you might not realize it.\nFind something that will remove your depression. Depression is bad~
714432
There are anti depressants that you can take, please visit a doctor.\n\n Being depressed for so long can have a perminent affect on you....take care of yourself.\n\n Keep reaching out and never stop because of anyone who could appreciate life and love and relationships it would be you.\n\n You owe it to yourself ..... if you feel that everyone else has given up on you....don't you give up on you. \n\n I am not fully aware of all that your parents have done between you and your sister and other siblings, but as a father of 4 of my own kids I try as much as I can to keep up with everything they do, and I am certain there are times I am not able to appreciate everything they do 100% of the time. In some way the tough love or old school affection your parents may also be expressing to you is also meant in a good way, life makes us stronger through adversity.\n\n This may seem odd, bake your parents a cake, or make them some cookies or something they enjoy and bring it to them, show them how much you care for their affection and it will be something special to share between you and them, create a little special event perhaps each friday or sunday morning.\n\n  I hope for you all the best and hang in there ! YOU are special!
933196
theres many things you can do. when im depressed or feeling low, i call or talk to one of my friends or family members. i also like listening to music. another thing you can do is eat your favorite food.
1006057
As first answer. Depression is better talked over with a doctor and your family. Good luck.
324397
Well, I know how it feels to have that happen to you and I can truely say that just talking to your parents and the same time would probably be the best way to tell them how you really feel about it. If they don't listen, just try to understand that everything happens for a reason and you may not like it. But God always has a plan. Trust me. I hope I helped you out!
415902
Speak to your parents about how you feel. Parents often forget how you are feeling in times like this as they are hurting as well...