Depression

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I really think I may have depression...because it seems like no matter how hard I try things just aren't getting better. I'm not sure though...I still think I have not really dealt with my grief...I guess things just seemed so layered..my problems seem to be stacked so much that I just don't know what to do anymore. I think I need to maybe go to counseling...but I'm not sure how to tell my parents. They know that I have been struggling with grief...but I think that this may have spiraled into depression. Does anyone have any ideas on how I should tell my parents about all of this?

[Hyper]

Just blurt it out, if you can't talk to them just write everything you want to say down and read it to them or give it to them.

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Writing might be the best way for me...writing it out and giving it to them is better than not telling them at all...I'm not sure if I would even have the courage to give it to them though.

[ebony15]

I really think I may have depression...because it seems like no matter how hard I try things just aren't getting better.

Life is what you make it dearie..





my problems seem to be stacked so much that I just don't know what to do anymore. I think I need to maybe go to counseling...but I'm not sure how to tell my parents. They know that I have been struggling with grief...but I think that this may have spiraled into depression. Does anyone have any ideas on how I should tell my parents about all of this?


Yes talking to your parents is a very good idea.
I used to be depressed before.. and i thought my problems were just getting bigger and bigger ..
Instead of THinking about your problems & watch em stack in a big pile...why dont you try and see what is wrong & try solving it? .. I know things such as these are tough and cant be ignored.. but there's a Time to Heal... :) God is a Big God and He is way bigger than your problems.. If you talk to God about it..you'll feel so much better afterwards.. stay STRONG.. ;)

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

That's what I am going to talk to my youth group leader about tonight. I am going to try and get to the bottom of what is wrong and see why I am feeling the way I feel. This probably is not something I am going to solve in one night but it's a start.

[ebony15]

That's what I am going to talk to my youth group leader about tonight. I am going to try and get to the bottom of what is wrong and see why I am feeling the way I feel. This probably is not something I am going to solve in one night but it's a start.

well i hope you'll feel better.. haha.. hope i helped with little of something.. lol

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

you helped...trust me...more than you know

[Donkey]

I think you may be experiencing stress too. It's not easy stuff, but it's something you can conquer with the right help. And that's where this bit comes in...

Telling your parents. It might be easier for you by email or a letter. Or, you could just sit down calmly and talk sensibly to each other. I'm sure that your parents will understand what you are going through and try to help you as much as possible.

Good luck :)

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I have told them that I am really having a hard time accepting things with my aunt and uncle being gone...My mom is willing to get me a psychiatrist if that's what I think I need. I would just have to tell her that I want one....

[Donkey]

I think that you should accept that offer. It's very kind of your mum to do that. Psychiatrists aren't free you know.

I think it could really help you, Heidi. Let's face it, you need someone at the moment and a psychiatrist could help you lots.

All the best :)

[ashleighhxbby]

I havent been diagnosed, but I also think I'm deperssed

[WoW_GOD]

honestly, really think about if you truly want to go to a psychiatrist. I have friends who have told me that at first it was nice, but then they hated it and they said it seemed to get worse. But psychiatrists can also do so much help, so think as much of the subject as you can until you make the decision :)

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I told my mom I wanted to see a psychaitrist. I think I need to. I don't think things are going to get better until I do.

[Donkey]

Okay, good stuff then. Tell us how it helps you :)

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I will, It's a matter of her following through with this though...last time she didn't

[Donkey]

Keep on reminding her about how it is important.

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

Yeah...well that's why I might have to tell her that I have been cutting..maybe she'll get just how serious I need help right now.

[ebony15]

Yeah...well that's why I might have to tell her that I have been cutting..maybe she'll get just how serious I need help right now.

Communication between you and your parents is very important.. :)
you have the right to tell them how you feel ..dont you know what your parents would Feel if they knew you trusted them? ..
they will also trust you if you open up to them and be honest about your feelings.. :)

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

I know how important communication is between me and my parents...and I know that the better the communication the more trust...I'm really trying to communicate more with them. I am trying to rebuild the relationship that we lost...but it isn't easy....and it's going to take time and patience.

[ebony15]

I know how important communication is between me and my parents...and I know that the better the communication the more trust...I'm really trying to communicate more with them. I am trying to rebuild the relationship that we lost...but it isn't easy....and it's going to take time and patience.

so true.. well.. i'll be praying about you..

this is out of the topic..but what is your name?

[STAYING_STRONG4HIM]

My name is Heidi. Thanks for the prayers!

[suffer_deeply]

check out what i post, i might help you a lot...

http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43428