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

Speak your truth and if they can't hear that, look for support elsewhere that can help you approach your family with you.

In my experience you just need to be honest and tell them what you are feeling and that you need their support. Don't be discouraged if they can't fully understand. They don't need to fully understand how you are feeling in order to support you.

Just get the help you need. If they want to be apart of it and be supportive they will come around, if not just focus on yourself. Not everyone will understand your struggles especially when they can't relate. Lack of empathy maybe, but anyway, worry about getting the help you need and the rest will fall into place, whether it's their support or denial still.

In my opinion, you need you find an effective way to tell them. Straight out saying, "Hello! I'm not seeking attention, I just need love and help!" doesn't always work. So, find a way to tell them so that they understand. I don't know your family, but you do. Figure out what would get thier attention, but don't hurt yourself in the process.

That's not easy. It's a theme that needs to be discussed. You can try to find a quiet moment and get them together. Be honest.

Communication is key. Understand that sometimes people need to go through things to understand them completely. A family is a family after all so no matter what at the end they're always going to be supportive. Sit everyone down and explain how things are from your point of view and be open to their opinions too.

Unfortunately some parents don't want to accept that their child is dealing with issues beyond their understanding. Maybe they really can't understand but all you can do is try to help them understand the best you can. Sit them down, explain to them what's going on. If they are refusing to understand or really can't understand then it's something they need to get through or learn to try to be understanding. On a personal note, when I was in my early teens I struggled with really bad depression among other things. We had family meetings upon talks upon sessions of counseling to get my mother at least in the same book, hopefully in the same chapter but unfortunately never the same page; although, that wasn't my mothers fault. She knew she had to try to understand and eventually we come to some sort of agree to disagree type deal, she got me therapy sessions and I never got to talk with her about my depression. I do know how upsetting is to want to talk to your mother about some of these things being that shes partially involved in the issues but I learned to push through that as she had to learn to cope with my up and down days. The bottom line is, try your best to help her help you the best you can.

Sometimes our parents don't get our problems as they sometimes get stuck in their life that they don't get time to pay attention. The best thing to do is to talk to someone who listens to you and understands you and who can convince your parents about your issues.

Have a talk with your family- no matter how difficult it may be. Most family members will be more understanding that you may initially think. Tell your family what is going on in a private setting and ask for their support. You may be surprised that your mom, dad, brother, sister, son, or daughter have felt or experienced the same thing. Maybe they handle situations or feelings that you are having in a different way that would be useful to you. Even if not, I'm sure no one would be apposed to seeking outside help to insure that you are able to overcome the obstacles in your way.

If you haven't already, gather your loved ones and really tell them how you are feeling. Let them know that getting the help you need will improve your life and this is something you will need their support through.