i want to tell my mum that i'm depressed, my parents are divorced so i live with my mum. i've never been the type of person to display my true feelings & emotions. i find telling people how i feel to be very difficult. i mask my emotions & put on a happy face even when i feel like dying on the inside. because of this problem, i've had quite a lot of physical damage to my body. i've gotten stomach infections & such, i always bottle up my emotions & my parents know, but they don't think much of it. anyway, i'm depressed.. and i want to tell my mum that i'm depressed so much, but i just can't seem to bring myself to tell her this bad news. no matter how hard i try to tell her, i just can't. the farest i ever get is calling out to her. i say mom.. and i just stay quiet. no matter how much i want to tell her, i just can't & it's killing me. i feel so lonely. what should i do?. Created by Jenn. health-en - mental-health-en

how do i tell my parents i'm depressed?

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how do i tell my parents i'm depressed?

i want to tell my mum that i'm depressed, my parents are divorced so i live with my mum. i've never been the type of person to display my true feelings & emotions. i find telling people how i feel to be very difficult. i mask my emotions & put on a happy face even when i feel like dying on the inside. because of this problem, i've had quite a lot of physical damage to my body. i've gotten stomach infections & such, i always bottle up my emotions & my parents know, but they don't think much of it. anyway, i'm depressed.. and i want to tell my mum that i'm depressed so much, but i just can't seem to bring myself to tell her this bad news. no matter how hard i try to tell her, i just can't. the farest i ever get is calling out to her. i say mom.. and i just stay quiet. no matter how much i want to tell her, i just can't & it's killing me. i feel so lonely. what should i do?

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Kenneth Gibson... you suck!!! This is not a joking matter!

I've been in your boat, but the good news is that 80% of people treated for depression are cured!

It's that first step of telling someone that's hard. Maybe try bringing something like that up when you're at the doctor, to ensure that they will keep things confidential, but can also break the news to your mom when you sneak off to the bathroom. Just call ur doc before a physical if one's coming up. Then when you come back from the bathroom, mom will have accepted things, and you can talk to your doctor about treatment options and different therapists.

That's just an idea. I know it's hard when you aren't one to release your feelings, but please tell someone that cares about you- maybe a sibling or a friend that will keep things quiet, and get their help to break the news.

It may be hard/awkward to tell your parents this, but you are wasting time that you could be getting better! Getting rid of depression is an uphill battle, but it's worth it!

I'll pray for you!

Summer Love <3

Eve8585

You should tell her that you really want to talk to her about something serious that is affecting your life but you feel hesitant because your not sure where or how to start. Then if she says you can tell her anything, then just start by telling her that your sad and sometimes you feel depressed and you need her help to get you through this and get better. Then let her know how bad it has gotten with the stomach infections and such, and go from there...

Hope this helps a bit! Take Care

Mermaid

Write out your feelings and give it to her. That might be easier for you. Or tell a school counselor, and they will contact your mom.

Depression is very treatable. You don't have to suffer like this. Good luck and God Bless <3

Sioux

Forest Fairys' ideas are sound. Your parents need to know how you feel.

I wonder why you are having this struggle and if you were raised not to discuss your feelings. The good thing is you can see you need to open up.

Anonymous

maybe try expressing your thoughts to your bathroom mirror. Practise expressing your thoughts to your mirror first. Then when you gain confidence, go talk to your Mother. Tell her what is bugging you . Start with something small, and then work up.