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 feel comfortable enough, talk to them about it, make it clear that this is a concern of yours and that it isn’t the case. If you feel they won’t consider this then try to seek help from (if available) a school councillor or a doctor, who will keep it confidential and can diagnose you without your parents. This is dependant on how old you are but usually your parents do not need to be involved unless you are at risk.

tell it and explain it slowly to them, trying to confront it. explain that you have depression. u can do it

You shouldn’t be afraid to tell them, they are your parents so hopefully they will understand. It is important they know how you feel and if you tell them why you think you have depression here is a better chance they believe you. I wish you luck 😊❤️

You could try talking to your brother first if it helps. Sometimes opening up to your parents can be hard, but even writing a simple letter and physically wording out moments that you thought you could see depression in and why you aren't trying to gain attention is good. I'm sure that they wouldn't think any less of you or jump to conclusions, especially considering that one of their other children was just diagnosed. Take your time; this is all under your control and you can manipulate the situation as you want. Best of luck!

Find support with your brother to help confront your parents with the issue. Having your brother there beside you will give you the strength to talk about it openly and freely. Exchanging the similar events that the two of you share will help both of you in overcoming and become mentally healthy again.

well you are doing the right thing especially if think they are going to feel a certain type of way about this situation

Be honest about how you feel. Get documentation from a clinician to back yourself up, though - proof is always best.

Okay, first of all, its good that you're at least trying to seek help here instead of being scared and keeping quiet, thats really brave of you and I see the intentions of wanting to get better which is important. Since you think it's hard to open up to your parents, I'd suggest an easier way is to go to the school counsellors, they're there to help you and to listen to the things you have no one to talk to. And from there they'll decide if you need regular counselling session with them or is it really severe that they will have to inform your parents so you can immediately seek help, etc. Don't worry about other things, they are designed to help you so feel free to pour out all your problems to them, and they will tell you what to do. Going to school counsellor is what I can think of right now as the easiest way and cost free. Also after all you're just assuming that your parents might think you're just trying to get attention, sometimes maybe they're not what you think they are and things can be solved easily if you talk it out you know! Communication is the key :) either you find the school counsellors or be open with you parents your feelings, just don't DON'T ever keep it to yourself, talk it out, you can do it! Hugs.

i would just try talking to them and explain your concerns with feeling its for attention. And possibly say that his diagnosis made you realize that you have a lot of things in common with his depressive thoughts

You tell them about how you are feeling and also that you were scared telling them because of your brother. Depression can be genetic and the earlier you try to do something about it, finding coping skills etc, the better. Don't be scared telling them, you have to do what's best for you.