Telling
I am 13 years old and I have spent the last couple months up at night researching depression but now that I know I have it, I need a way to tell my parents. They are not the super understanding type of people. My mom would help me but first she would freak out and ask a ton of questions that I can't answer. I love my dad but he does not believe in therapy and depression. How can I explain this to them without them both freaking out? Thanks.
@adiah1134
You can't control your parents reactions. If they freak out. Well that's them. It's nothing that you did. Just tell them nice and calm way. You can't keep your feelings all pin up inside of you. You are working on getting healthy. You are working on your self. So that you can get the help that you need. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️♥️!!!!
@adiah1134 hi adiah
I'm sorry to hear guarantor been going through this, it really feels as if this is a tough time for you especially at a young age. Thirteen is just the start of an amazing journey into adulthood.
I can understand reading about depression for two months might have led you think that you could have it and that could be an unsettling time for your mum as well but I don't think there is anything to freak out about.
Mainly because reading about an illness and thinking that you have it is not actually how it works. You would probably have to go see a doctor and if - provided you have a roof over your head, food, heating - all of it then showcasing such signs would be very unlikely - I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have it. It takes a professional to do that, and working in the field, I can say with first hand experience it don't think it would be the case but I'm talking through a screen.
I do advise however to expand your zoom a bit and focus on school, friends, family and any other hobbies you have. You're a growing healthy sprout and being injected with such worries should be the last of your concerns. Yes, mental health is prevalent and there is ample support out there but generally for very extreme cases. If you use this platform and shift your narrative "I could have this or that" then you'll be right as rain within the appropriate time. Furthermore diagnosis and treatment in comparison to physical health is not as well developed so just be conscientious in that respect. Also get a second opinion - I'm sure your father may have a more realistic and objective response. Or a friend's. Relying on one person's highly charged emotional response is generally detrimental.
I wish you the best of luck on your journey and enjoy your teenage years to the max! A protective but indepedent pushing response from me - this is all about positivity and bringing you up. Enjoy them.
See you around young one
@sensibleStrawberries9877 also there may be some typo's !
So let me know if there is something you can't understand.