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

Well, tell your parents that you have not been feeling so well and that you are having problems concentrating. Your thoughts are beginning to bother you and that you can not control the thoughts and sometimes your actions. You don't want for these thoughts to get out of control, so you want to go to the doctor and see if they can give you something to help you to be able to deal with these thoughts in your head. Also, tell them if you are having racing thoughts, or thoughts of harming yourself or others. It is very important that you tell them everything, so that they will take you seriously and try to get you the necessary help that you might need. I pray nothing but the best for you as you move forward.

Telling parents how you feel can be quite challenging, ultimately know they want the best for you. I would consider your parents and how they react to news, make sure you tell your parent(s) when the time is appropriate, simply state, how you feel and why you think you feel that way. If they ask questions about it try and answer as truthfully as possible. Telling family or another trusted adult can really help you as an individual, and if needed you and your parent(s) can choose the best options to treat how you feel through, medication, therapy, etc. How they react will vary, but don’t feel as if they should be holding you back from telling them.

Having faced this conversation before and not having it go well, just trust in yourself and in your parents, if you know that you have loving parents who have supported you in the past then trust that they can handle this and they will be there to support you now, as I said my conversation did not go well I was persecuted my by own mother for the topic of my depression and it made me feel hopeless but I found 7 cups of tea and a listener saved my life, they were there when no one else was. I’m hoping that for you your parents will be there for you no matter what, but if that’s not the case we here at 7 cups of tea are here 24/7

Telling parents can be very difficult to do. Perhaps it’s not the right people to tell. You could consult someone in your school or a professional. But if you feel you want to tell them, try not to worry. They love you so much and want to do anything they can to try and help you. I personally would just tell them exactly what I mean and not be vague, that way they know you are serious and hurting. They will most likely ask you what’s wrong and it’s your choice if you want to discuss it with them.

It may seem like your parents might not be able to help, especially if they are always nagging you or getting angry about your behavior. However, they may just feel frustrated because they don’t understand what is going on with you or feel lost knowing how to help. It can be hard to open up about how you’re feeling—especially when you’re feeling depressed, ashamed, or worthless. It’s important to remember that many people struggle with feelings like these at one time or another. They don’t mean you’re weak intact accepting your feelings and opening up about them with someone you trust shows real strength. Could you write them a text or message? If you tell them in person then choose a time when they are not distracted or in a bad mood.

You must remember there's nobody in this world that looks out for us as much as our parents does. They brought us up,nurted us and they know us inside out anyway. Therefore don't be afraid,they probably already picked up on some changes. Maybe they were even trying to do something about it. I suggest you start with the parent you are most comfortable to open up to. Pick a comfortable time and place that would give you time to talk about your issues. Maybe you could tell them while doing something you always do together. Most importantly remember to listen! You'don't be surprised at the difference this could make.

The best way to do that would be, to be in an already initiated pleasant conversation so that there is a feel good factor between the involved personnel. Then, you can calmly and emphatically speak your mind. Parents will respond and ask questions which might irritate but the need is to keep calm and understand their doubts. This way you would be able to resolve their doubts. An effective conversation always helps in getting the message across. When we try to share something we have got to realize that the other person has doubts and reservations of them own.

I think that there is no particular way to go about this. There are different situations different people are in and they have different kind of parents who would react differently to this kind of information. You need to assess all this and you would know your parents the best, so pick out the best time and place and tell them about your suffering. It would be better if you have kept a personal diary of some sort so that you could've noted down your miserable times and how exactly you were feeling and thinking about in that state. You could maybe show them to your parents and they might understand you a bit better by reading it. I know that it won't always be comprehensible for unaffected people, but at least they would know that there is something seriously wrong.

If your parents haven’t already picked up on your changes already, you can simply ask them to have a chat and not speak or ask questions until you have finished what you have to say. Even if it’s as simple as,”I am not feeling like my typical self lately and I am scared it’s only going to get worse.” Sometimes, depression sneaks up slowly on us. It sends little hints that we choose to push away or ignore until it’s so heavy we no longer know how to get out. It’s ok to honestly say, I think I need help getting out of this funk. Depression is depression for a reason. If it was easy to heal from, it wouldn’t be labeled depression. If one was physically ill from cancer, for example, they would need medical attention. Same goes for depression. The earlier detected, the better!

Hi there, being depressed is never something to be ashamed about. I do understand your reservations though because of all the stigma surrounding depression. When telling your parents maybe try and make sure that you're not blaming them for your depression as they may feel like its an attack on them and their parenting, rather just let them know how you're feeling and what you think has made you feel that way. Try to use " I feel" messages as much as you can. I really hope that your parents are understanding and supportive, but if they arent try to understand that it can be very difficult for others to understand what you're going through and just be patient with them. Good luck, I hope that this has helped and it goes well.