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?

Your health is most important- if you're worried, you should speak up! Another thing to keep in mind is that depression tends to run in families. Best of luck to you, and I hope that everything goes well

Maybe try talking to your brother, he would understand and knows how to go about the situation. He could give you advice, and also knows how your parents would react to everything.

If you think that you do have depression it would be best to get help soon. I understand your position how you might be feeling.. But it would be best to get diagnosed soon. Maybe your parents will not think that way? They will help you...

Seek support from an outside sources first too. Use that as evidence to support your browser to your parents :)

i think it is so complicated and you could feel like you are an charge for your parents and they just have enough wiht your brother, so sit with them and talk sincerely

you should try talking with them about what you feel and that you are worried that you may have depression and maybe you should tell them that you want to talk with a specialist that can diagnose it

Maybe you could talk to your brother about how you feel, if you feel like he would understand. Talking about it together can help a lot.

I would sit my parents down and openly tell them my feelings and thoughts on how you feel and ask for their help

I think you should tell them that you think you have depression (and maybe that you want to see a counselor, if you want that?). If they seem to doubt you, you should explain that you're not trying to get attention but really need help! I don't mean you should accuse them of doubting you but if you say it like that, I think they will definitely believe you because they don't want to seem like bad, doubtful parents! As I understood it they didn't react bad to your brother being diagnosed with depression so they will definitely try to help you as well! Me and my brother are both going to a counselor and my parents don't think either of us are trying to get attention. And if your parents think that, you could first get help secretly, maybe go to a counselor on your own and they could explain everything to your parents!

Be open and honest. If they are your parents, they will understand. Don't be nervous. Just be open with the things you have been experiencing.