Posted by biogurl on November 16, 2003, at 23:29:42
In reply to Im i deppressed, posted by geri122 on November 2, 2003, at 17:17:56
geril22: Maybe you could call your doctor and make an appointment without telling your parents and discuss your feelings with your doc (or write them down and give the note to the doc)and then allow him/her to discuss these things with your parents. I know how hard it can be to verbalize your feelings, I'm a 23 year old college student and have been depressed since about 15 and I still have trouble discussing my problems even with the people that I know and trust the most. If you see a doctor they can help (really). But actually taking that step to see the doctor is sometimes the hardest part. I've been in your shoes, you have to take that step to begin feeling better.
As far as not wanting your parents to know: I know you don't want to hear this but you kinda gotta let them know even if it is told to them by your doc. Your parents will understand better when your doc explains to them that depression is an illness just like any other chronic illness and it doesn't mean you're "crazy." Good Luck
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