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How can I tell my parents that I think I'm depressed?

Profile: MayaRainbow2
MayaRainbow2 on Nov 11, 2017
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There are different ways to let your parents know! Writing them a letter, set a time to talk to them, talk to each parent individually. Plan it ahead and see which way works best for you! Best of luck :)
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Profile: soulcompany
soulcompany on Nov 12, 2017
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Probably you're parents may already know you are and are hoping that you go through this phase by yourself as maybe this time that you make this fight and stand up for yourself you be stronger. This is in the scenario that your parents may already know. If they really haven't noticed that you are depressed maybe you can talk to one of them or just acts such as go and give them a hug and even if you have breakdown that's okay. Your parents Love you so it's best to never let them not know how you feel. :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 15, 2017
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Sit them down and have conversation with them about things that are bothering you. Ask for counselling if needed.
Profile: lifeisBeautiful05
lifeisBeautiful05 on Nov 16, 2017
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Just go and tell them. They are your parents, in any situation they will support you and that too without judging you.
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Anonymous on Nov 17, 2017
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There are many ways you can go about telling them. You can outright tell them, text them, ask a school counselor or your doctor for help telling them, etc.
Profile: usefulHelper2003
usefulHelper2003 on Nov 17, 2017
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You start of by having a conversation with them and slowly bringing it up . Start by saying some of the problems that have been going on and slowly they’ll start understanding
Profile: Empathdaddy
Empathdaddy on Nov 18, 2017
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Despite how you are feeling, if you are in a situation where you have a desire to tell your parents you have depression, then you obviously value their opinion, care and love. Knowing that your parents would want to know in this situation, is the first step to making it easier to approach them. Choose a quiet time, when you will not be interupted and try to explain how your current situation is and how it makes you feel. Parents sometimes panic when they don't know the answers or can't "fix"everything for their children, so understand they may react in a way that doesn't seem helpful, but it is probably because they are scared. Try to tell them as many details as possible, including how long you have felt this way. Try to be open to their suggestions, particularly if that is to seek professional help. Letting people know how you feel, that care about you, helps to break the dam wall to release the emotion behind these feelings, it is the first step to feeling better.
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Anonymous on Dec 2, 2017
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Sit them down and build it up slowly do not just drop it on them. They may ask where they went wrong just try your best to explain it to them. They will understand.
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Anonymous on Dec 2, 2017
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I think it is important you tell them when you feel you are in safe environment, if they are busy and have their mind on other things they might not listen. So it's important you get there attention. Then just explain how you feel, say you are not happy, you think you are depressed and you would like them to help you with it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 10, 2017
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Hello, I'm sorry that you are depressed and i hope some help goes your way. You could try and tell them one at a time or the one you are closest with. You could also tell them with a friend for moral support why you tell them. Just take your time and and do it when you're ready. Don't feel pressured into telling someone you don't feel comfortable with.
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