I think I have depression and I want to tell my parents but my brother recently got diagnosed so I feel like they would think that I'm just trying to get attention. What do I do?

If you think you have depression, you should always ask for help. Depression is not a call for attention, but an imbalance of the compounds in our brains and should be treated by a doctor. Talk to your parents, be assertive, share how you are feeling. Your parents want you to be okay in the end, so even if they don't believe you right away, they will offer the help you need. If you are feeling insecure about telling them, picture yourself getting the help you need and how that will improve your quality of life so much!

Maybe you could tell them by saying that your brothers recent diagnosis made you realise that you have the same symptoms and are also suffering from depression. Hopefully they'll be supportive and you and your brother can help each other as you both understand it. Maybe tell them that his diagnosis gave you the confidence to tell them about your depression too

You should probably go ahead and make your parents aware of your problems. Even though your brother was just diagnosed, it is just as important for them to know what you are dealing with in your life. I would let them know you've been dealing with these issues for a while but hated to mention it to them and that now may not be the best time but you felt they needed to know.

Your parents probably care more about you than you might think. Tell them and you will feel better and your parents will talk about it and decide what to do.

I think that what you are feeling is very real. Expressing yourself is important in many aspects of your life. The timing of your brother's diagnosis is what makes the situation seem like attention seeking, If that is the case, try starting with a disclaimer. Something like "I have something I want to speak with you about, and its been on my mind for some time, and I know my brother was recently diagnosed with depression, but I have been having some concerns about my own mental health and I think I may be depressed as well." If that is not going to work, perhaps sit down for a while and write out what you want to say and address so you don't forget to say anything as well. Now that is what I would do. My personal experience with expression and emotion is I need to let it out. If I am feeling some way about something, I will bring it up. Now if your situation is different by all means do what you think is best for you. After all, this is about you and your feelings and what you need. Hope all goes well. Best of luck.

You can tell your parents you think you may have depression and are concerned they will think you're trying to get attention due to your brother's recent diagnosis but you are seriously concerened about your health also.

As much chaos is going on, you cannot deal with depression on your own. You need to at least sit them down and let them know how you feel.

Seek help from them. Just because it is something that a sibling struggles with doesn't mean that you can't have it as well. It might help you and your brother to know that you are going through the same thing that he is. Bring it up in a way that lets them know how long you have had depression and how it affects you, and how you need the support.

They would never think that way. If you're going through depression, it is best to tell your parents so that they could help you get the professional help you may need. You need to speak to them candidly and let them know about your situation.

I think that you should try telling your parents that you're worried that you might have depression and that you'd feel a lot better if you talk to a professional about it. Say that you want to make sure that you're emotionally healthy. Hope this was helpful.