Telling my parents

Kat22 · **Telling my parents -** May 12th 2012, 12:53 AM

I've been trying to come up a good way to tell my mom about my depression. I already told my dad and he was supportive, but my mom is different. I don't think she'll be supportive like my dad was, and there's a good chance she'd accuse me of making it up for attention. What is a good way to tell her and what do I do if she reacts badly? Please help.

survivor16 · **Re: Telling my parents -** May 12th 2012, 01:08 PM

Hey Kat,
GREAT job for wanting to tell your parents and have them support you. That's a hard thing to do, but in reality needs to be done because you need your family to get through things like this.

SO, you said that talking with your dad went well. Have you thought about asking him how he thinks you should tell your mom? Maybe he has an idea if she would react certain ways to certain things that are said.
Maybe he's already told her?

Also, there is no real easy way to tell someone how you are struggling. She is going to be "upset" because she loves you and doesn't want you to struggle any more.
It's hard to hear that, you know?
So you kind of just have to say it, say "Mom I need to tell you something, and I'd appreciate it if you just listened." and then go!
Be open and honest with your parents, and they can help you get the help you need.

Good luck,
Shelby

Kate* · **Re: Telling my parents -** May 12th 2012, 05:26 PM

I'm so glad you've decided to tell your parents about this. I would highly recommend this Article It's written by professionals and it should cover most of your concerns. Good luck

source: kidshealth.org/teen

Kat22 · **Re: Telling my parents -** May 13th 2012, 01:32 AM

Thanks for the advice, but my mom doesn't really have a very positive view of people with issues like depression. Also, she and I don't have a very good relationship with each other, and we tend to fight a lot.

Cutie7519 · **Re: Telling my parents -** May 13th 2012, 01:59 AM

You're lucky you have a dad who is supportive, both of my parents think its a joke and stuff. So I suffer alone, no wonder why I want to die

Kat22 · **Re: Telling my parents -** May 13th 2012, 08:25 PM

My dad gets it because he himself has been diagnosed with depression. That's kinda why I went to him first, because I knew he'd understand that I wasn't making it up. I'm sorry about your parents, Kate, that really sucks. If you ever want to talk, I'm here.