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

Maybe you can sit down with them and chat about how you are feeling and what causes it and how they can best support you? If you do not feel you can do it face to face can you write a letter to them and let them read it in their own time then approach you when they have processed it?

You could talk to them, ask them if they would listen and not do things that might look like your seeking attention. If you talk to them properly in a civilised manor then they will know your in actual distress and want help.

Sometimes family members can be in their own rut and maybe they need you, just as much you need them.

Maybe have someone else get through to them whom they will listen too and/or be straight up with them.

Be honest and straight forward. Family can see us for many things, as they often do see many things in us.

It's very helpful to sit them down in a nice, calm area, and try to get the attention of everybody in the room. When you feel that things are very peaceful, begin to simply voice your story and ask for others to hear you out, and not to interrupt. Speaking in a calm tone of voice and acting as professional as you can be may help how they perceive your message. Afterwards, listen to what they say. Best of luck!

Talk about your problems and how you can receive help. It's better to let your family know why you're hurting and how they can help.

Sometimes our family just doesn't understand what we are going through mostly because none of them have actually gone through that. It takes people who are in your situation to understand you more, and people who are close to you. Im sure there is someone in your family you are close to. You can try talking to the person and making the person understand what you are actually going through. That way it makes it easier for the person to understand you and believe that you need help. From there, he/she can let the rest know or if possible get you the help you need

Communication is key. And I know it will just make you want to groan when seeing this, because we know that we do try to communicate what we feel. But we sometimes forget that we communicate things the way we see fit to ourselves. At times we have to adjust how we approach things-without changing who you are- with other people to get the message across.

Sit and talk to your parents politely. Do not stress out or panic. Make them trust your actions. Hopefully they will understand