I've probably said this already, but I've told my parents that I have depression, and they don't believe me. They think I'm playing a game, and my father tried using the research I did against me, though I forget exactly how. My resiliency is a little depleted, and I've cut myself, and I think I have an anger management problem alongside. Anytime I say something, my mom basically says that I don't know what depression is like, and that I need to pretty much stop lying. My dad says that it'll get better, and that any stress in our family is because of me. I'll admit, some is because of me, but definitely not all. Sorry for ranting, for anyone who reads this. =)
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Q: How do you make a person believe?
Answers (2)
1/14/09 3:29pm
Hello
This is a really tough situation. It is hard enough feeling depressed but then having to prove it to someone is just too much! Do you think your parents are just being overprotective and do not want you to suffer so they are choosing to be in denial? It is just really hard to give advice from afar.
Do you have any other supports you can turn to? Perhaps if a professional therapist or counselor could help. Is there anyone at school you could seek out for help with this?
In a best case scenario...what sort of help from your parents would you like? And if you are unable to get this support from them...what is your Plan B?
Please do vent away here. This is what this forum is for. I am just sorry you are going through this.
1/14/09 1:27pm
I don't know how to convince people who don't have it or had it to believe how painful it is. When you read info about depression they talk about how you have to help yourself to get out of it which is true and this may have been what your dad used against you. But they don't realize how hard it is and how long it can take to work through it. I had people tell me to just think positive and quit feeling sorry for myself. I looked up Terry Bradshaw because I knew he had it and there was some info. he gave about how he felt. Maybe your dad can read that and then believe you. Go to a guidance counselor or any other adult who you think will support you and they may be able to talk to your parents. Don't give up though and keep fighting which is hard
I know because I'm fighting it myself right now.
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