How can I make my family understand that I'm not seeking attention and just trying to get the help I need?

There are many ways you can make your family understand that you're not seeking for attention, and trying to seek for help. Have them understand that you need help, and seeking attention isn't what you're trying to do. Address the issue to your family in a calm way, and try to explain as much as possible to them, as you can't really change the way your family thinks.

Sit them down and make them listen to you. Give them all the facts, or ask them what you need to do to make them believe you actually need help.

I openly displayed my emotions to one family member at a time, from the ones i thought would be most understanding through to the least. Gradually their support came when they realised it wasn't mere theatrics, but my actual well being. Having the support of one makes it easier for the next, like a domino effect.

Try to approach your family when you are calm and speak to them about this issue again. You can rephrase the same question into something like: "Hey, family. I really need to speak with you. I'm sorry if you think I'm seeking attention, but I'd really just some help. Can we please talk about this?" Try to continue speaking calmly even in the face of adversity or misunderstanding. The more honest you are, the better chance they may have of understanding that you are serious. If you continue to have no luck with your immediate family, try reaching out to distant family for assistance, a friend, a school counselor, a kind therapist, or even a local hotline. There may also be anonymous support groups in your area depending on the concern you have. You deserve to be in a supportive environment. Keep seeking help.

Unfortunately, I've seen this a ton of times. Parents usually think their children just want attention when they truly need help. Sit your parents/family down and tell them that it is not a cry for attention - it's a cry for help. Tell them everything you're going through, and that you really wish they would see that and get you the help you require and deserve.

You should sit your family down and take them through a day in your life. 1. Explain your trials and errors - tell them what you have tried and what is not working. Show that it is not attention seeking, however, necessary for the next step. 2. Express to them your triumphs - These do not show you are not in need of help, but help is not a cry for attention. It is a winning component of success. 3. Take control of the situation and tell them what you need and what you expect from the help you want to receive.

My suggestion would to continue to be consistent and persistent about it until hopefully they finally listen to you. Hopefully at some point they will realize that you aren't "attention-seeking" like they currently are choosing to believe and eventually realize you are honestly getting help because you actually need it for your health. It might help to explain why you are getting help if it isn't too much of a trigger or trauma for you. But it does help to keep in mind that some people - no matter how hard you try - just never seem able to get it.

Have them know you're not expecting them to always give you answers but you need someone to talk to.

You can always talk to them. Tell them what's in your mind. I am sure they will listen, that's what's family are for.

Explain to them clearly that the reason you are telling them is because you trust them and that they deserve to know. Then explain that you need the help in order to get better.