So after posting something on here the other day, it was pointed out to me that I can’t get out of my depression by myself and the best idea would be to get proffesional help (or a local support group but I found out there aren’t any in my area) and as much as I really want that help, I would have to bring it up to my parents and I have no idea how to… I’ve tried wording it out and writing it down but I really don’t know how to ask them… I can’t really think of another place to ask so it would be very helpful if someone else might know how to?
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Your other post contained a lot of information. That could help in your discussion with them. You mentioned how things like stress and depression were affecting you… how you were losing interest in things … and being haunted by the past.
Perhaps give your parents enough information so that they’re not only aware of your struggles, but they also have an understanding as to why it’s a good idea for you to get help. You probably don’t have to include every single detail. It might be overwhelming for everyone involved… and perhaps not necessary.
Another method which might help depends upon the resources that your school has. If there is a counselor on-site, perhaps you could have a conversation with him/her. After that conversation, perhaps he/she could make a phone call to them.
I’m sure others here will have insight, too. There are undoubtedly a few ways to let them know.
I would recommend you speak to them clearly, and peacefully, like, not in the middle of a fight or anything like that, so they can take you seriously.
I’d also recommend that you tell them that you have tried to get better by yourself, but feel like it’s not really helping. And that you honestly think that professional help is much required, because you really want to be better.
Be sincere, and I’m sure they’ll understand. Also, it may help to have researched those local support groups we talked about in your other post, so if they object about paying for some help, you can give them those options. That way, not only you are covered, but also they will know you’re serious about getting help.
Let us know about how it goes!
Wish you the best of lucks.
Thank you for replying again! I did look into support groups but they are too far away for me to get to and some of them stopped a while back. I may wait a day to tell them, since tomorrow will be quite stressful for them and it will also give me time to work up the courage to tell them… but I think I know how to approach them now, thank you for your help again!
I’ll always reply! I’m happy to hear you looked it up! Yeah, it sucks that you don’t have one available but well, stay alert, maybe they’ll start working again.
Of course, don’t rush it. It’s for the best. Stay positive!