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

It is so hard to get the courage to tell your parents about any mental health issues, especially if they aren’t very understanding. However, it is usually worth it to open up to them, as it allows them to see into your world and often brings you closer. Telling parents about mental health issues could help you to get the right help you need, such as attending therapy sessions. It depends on your specific relationship with your parents, but I would suggest to tell them in a private place (or even one-on-one) so that you feel more comfortable. If your parents are unfamiliar with depression, it could be helpful to find a way to explain it in simple terms and clearly state the things you are feeling and symptoms you are experiencing. Some parents automatically assume depression or depressive symptoms directly correlate with circumstances and might be confused as to why youre feeling this way. Be prepared to explain that depression is not always circumstantial. These are just things to keep in mind, but please don’t overthink it! You’re parents should love you and want to help you through anything you’re going through. Even if they don’t react to your struggles in a supportive way, it is worth it to be honest and begin seeking help. Eventually, they will be thankful you opened up to them and hopefully it will bring you closer together as well as closer to getting the help you need.

Just sit down with them and tell them the truth. Parents may be annoying but they will always be there for us. You may not feel as if they care but they do. You have to remember that they were young once too. I told my mom and she understood because a lot of wha I was feeling was what she went through as well. Telling them the ruth may not be easy but jus know that they will always be there to support us. You are not alone and you are always going to have someone by your side wether you know it or not.

Find a time when they can give you their full and absolute attention. Make sure they are relaxed and not stressed , so that they can help you out to their maximum ability...... Its really important to tell them exactly how you are feeling...and when it started. Your parents are their to help you out and look after you so dont feel guilty about telling them anything. You have to trust you parents and think that they will be able to help you. Trust gives you confidence which is important for you to tell them everything... I hope this helps.

It is best to be as honest as possible. Your parents may feel like they did something wrong or not know the “right” thing to say. They may try to downplay what you’re feeling, and going into the conversation knowing that’s a possibility may make it easier to not be disheartened by it. Sometimes it also helps if you can have a friend or sibling there to support you while you open up to your parents. No matter what happens, the listeners on 7 Cups are here to share the burden and let you know you are not alone.

It depends on how you talk about your feelings in your family. If feelings are conveyed in more direct way in your family, then you can simply tell them that you feel depressed. If feelings are conveyed in more indirect way, then you can tell them that you don't feel well and that you need some rest maybe. If you can't talk to them about your feeling at all, it can be more tough to tell them about how do you feel. But if your feelings affect your performance in school, in household chores and so on, they will see that something is going on with you and maybe ask you what is the matter. Then you can maybe tell them that you don't or didn't feel well.

If you are looking to tell your parents your depressed, just go straight for it. don’t keep feelings bottled up as that will make your mental health even worse. try to say it when you guys are alone if that makes you feel better. start by saying you have been feeling down recently and just generally haven’t been happy and your looking to seek medical help. hopefully this will convince them to refer you to a mental health professional! if that’s not the case try telling them the symptoms of depression you are suffering and hopefully that can help them understand.

First thing is to know that there is nothing wrong with asking for help. Telling parents that you are facing something that feels really big, like anxiety or depression, can be tough. But it is a parent's job to help you out, and they are almost always more sympathetic, and less judgmental, than you imagine. You're likely to be more important to them than you realize, and they are not really feeling happy if you are not happy. But you need to let them know you how you are feeling. Just tell them that you want to see someone who can help.

My mom used to always call me a “drama queen”. I was very scared to tell her when I thought I was depressed. But knowing her, I tried to find the moment when she was in a calm state, and I sat her down and explained what had been going on in my life. A lot of it she wasn’t aware about, so after explaining everything, I ended it with “I really feel sad all the time, and I don’t know how to make it go away. I don’t want to feel sad anymore. Can you help me?” She tried to give me advice, and I tried to take her advice, but kept communicating with her that I was still sad and unhappy. She finally took me to a therapist and it helped a lot.

I can understand that it is hard to confront your family on some of your personal issues. It might be frustrating to know that my parents who observe me on a daily basis have also not noticed my feelings. I would also feel sad and frustrated if that were the case but only if we sit down with them and understand what is causing us to feel like this then we can definitely overcome our fears. Trust me once you emotionally connect with your parents to discuss your problem you'll be so relieved because now you don't have to deal with this problem alone. :)

Communication is key in any relationship. Talking to your parents about your mental health can help both parties better understand each other. Educate yourself on the signs/symptoms of depression and talk with your parents about the symptoms you are experiencing. Allow them to ask questions without responding defensively. Ask them questions about their observations of your behavior to see how apparent you signs/symptoms are. Also ask them about possible treatment options to prevent any further or future downward spirals. It may surprise you how aware or unaware your parents are of your depression and treatment options you find or they find may be beneficial.