my parents found out about my depression a couple months ago and though I'm happy they know and I don't have to hide it. I cant get them to talk with me about the things I need help with, and they just pretend that it doesn't exist. it makes me feel worse about it and then when I try to tell them they don't care, Its making me almost have a relapse. I haven't cut in 3 months and now I feel like I need to. What do I do to get through to my parents?
Parents and depression?
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- 3+ months ago by DarkAngel96
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- depression, talk, parent, parents
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It's not always easy for parents to admit or submit to what seems like a default on their part about a child. Sometimes it's easier to hide your head in the sand and hope it will heal itself, but that does not happen on it's own.
We all seem to need help in some way, parents included. If your parents are not or cannot seem to come to grips with your situation, here are some suggestions you may want to try to help yourself and them.
1. Eat wholesome meals, get sufficient sleep, and exercise regularly. Exercise releases chemicals that can lift your mood, increase your energy, and improve your sleep.
2. If possible, try to recognize triggers and early warning signs of a depressive mood and create a suitable plan of action.
3. Confide in someone you trust. A supportive network of close family members and friends may help you to cope more effectively with your depression, possibly reducing symptoms. (Do not isolate yourself)
4. Record your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Writing is a good way of releasing the thoughts, when you do so they now belong to the paper, then you can look at them more objectively.
5. Reading and viewing positive material also helps a great deal. (jw,org) is a great website, that many your people are finding beneficial.
6. The Bible says, "there is more, happiness in giving then there is in receiving".
Acts 20:35 Try changing a routine, fine some one who you can help with something, shopping, cleaning, homework.
These are all just suggestions that may help if applied, however sometimes it is necessary to seek medical help. This is something you may want to discuss further with you parents.
I hope this was helpful
Your parents don't know what to do, that's all.
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