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?

Speaking to your parents, or speaking to anyone in fact about mental illness can be extremely difficult. You're so so brave for even thinking about telling them! It's important to remember that you need to do what will be best for you; if you think telling them will be beneficial then their support may help you recover. Have yout ried talking to your brother? Perhaps talking to him might make you feel more at ease about it. Whatever happens, if you're feeling low and you don't feel like you have anyone to turn to, we're always here. Remember to smile :)

Firstly, feeling like you're depressed, does not mean you're looking for attention. Secondly, it is important to address how you're feeling, exactly like it was important for your brother to be diagnosed. Diagnosis and a plan to heal, as per a professional, is the quickest and best way to deal with this. And lastly, they're your parents. They will want to support you just like they support your brother. Please let them know. And if you are hesitating, call up nationwide hotlines and talk to someone before you feel comfortable opening up to them. I hope you get the help and support you need. Take care of yourself.

People with depression often have an exaggerated sense of responsibility for those around them and sometimes feel like they are to blame, so it might be part of the depression that is making you thing like this. Often people find they think in ways that are challenging or difficult like this meaning they find it hard to get the help they need. What makes you feel like they would react like this?

You should never hold back if you're having a real problem. Tell them you're being serious. Please don't keep it to yourself. XOXO, sara

just tell them the truth. Tell them how you feel. If you genuinely have depression, there are certain signs that cant be faked

Depression is sometimes a genetic/hereditary condition. It's often the case that many family members have diagnoses. It's important to talk to your parents about feeling depressed and go to the doctor, even if you think they'll see it as attention-seeking behaviour.

Depression often runs in families. Tell them. If they supported your brother, they should also support you. Try to find a time when you're not emotionally heightened and you're calm enough to explain yourself clearly.

Approach them in a manner to where they will know that you are being serious.. If you can explain to them why you feel like you have depression I'm pretty sure that they will be understanding and want the best for you. If not then the best thing for you to do is to try and find somebody who could refer you to a doctor//psychiatrist. This could be one of your superiors at college//school.. I wish you all the best!!:)..

Try to come up with a list as to why you suspect you have depression; maybe write them down if it helps, or type it out. Find a good time to talk to your parents and ask that they listen to you with an open heart and mind, before telling them. Good luck!

If you want to tell them, go for it. They'll probably understand, seeing as your brother got diagnosed. You can even tell them that when he got diagnosed it made you realize that you think you might have depression too. You could also tell them something like "I was nervous to tell you because you might think I was just doing it for attention" Your parents will probably support you. Good luck!