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?

Just because your brother recently got diagnosed with depression doesn't mean that it's impossible or even unlikely for you to have depression as well. Support groups always helped me in the difficult time of depression, and you can really fall back on your parents. Try talking to them or a therapist who can help diagnose you and prove that you're not just trying for attention as well. But honestly, never be afraid to ask for help, especially of your parents.

I'm sure your parents would want to know if you felt this way, perhaps explain you feel the same as your brother but your worried they won't belive you.

If you believe you have depression then tell your parents. If they feel you are just seeking attention you can go into a walk in clinic and they will keep you anonymous from your parents.

First off you need to tell someone, if your parents are going through it with your brother then they would hate to think of you going through this alone... if for the moment you still don't want to confide in them speak to someone else you trust, even your GP

You could write your feelings down in a letter or an email into their coherent response because no doubt your feelings are buzzing round your head right now so it is good to get them organised so that you feel better and your parents can fully understand the significance of what you are telling them

I would write a letter or sit them down and tell them that you believe you need to get help. This sadly is not the way that many people are able to tell they're parents. I do hope it works for you

I think that it's important that you speak to your parents about it. Remember that often depression can run in families so if you have a relative experiencing depression, you can be more susceptible to having it, too.

Just explain what is happening with you and try to help them understand what is making you depressed and why:)

You will have to trust that your parents will take your feelings seriously, or go to someone else who you trust to respect your feelings and help get you the help you need. If you dont have anyone else you feel comfortable going to, there are many therapists and chat lines available to give you the help you need.

Talk to them, schedule an appt with a doctor and go from there. Depression can also be genetic, so it would be unfair to categorize you as looking for attention.