Meds?

@baldwinbabe Man, that's really rough that your parents don't seem to be taking you seriously. It's okay to feel depressed, and it doesn't mean that you're being childish.

If your parents are cool with it, it would be good to try therapy before trying medication. This is generally the best practice, as sometimes the causes of your depression can be unearthed and worked out through therapy--plus the whole trial-and-error process of finding out which medication(s) work for you can be a pain in the butt, so it's best to try therapy first. Talking about it is always(!) good.

Finding medication without a doctor is incredibly difficult, but you have some other options as far as supplements. There are herbal supplements (in the form of capsules/tablets, teas, or tinctures) such as St. John's Wort, gingko, ginseng and kava that are commonly found to be helpful for anxiety and depression. A supplement called 5-HTP, a precursor to serotonin (one of the chemicals that your brain creates that makes you feel happy) is also available over the counter. In states where cannabis is legal, strains that are higher in CBD can also be helpful for anxiety.

Also, EXERCISE. It can be hard to get out the door (I have trouble with it myself) but it's pretty widely known to boost mood in people who find themselves in a funk, and is helpful in people with more serious forms of depression.

I hope that helps. Depresson is a sneaky beast, especially when it's up to your parents to schedule your appointments. Medication can be tricky though, so it's best to try other tactics first anyway.