What do I do if I think I have depression and nobody believes me?

I don’t think my school has a school counselor as far as I know. But I use to go to counseling in 2006 or 2007. But it didnt help because my parents were in the room. And im always so afraid to talk about how i feel around them or anyone else for that matter. Ive trusted people many different times but they usually blow it. The only one I really trust is my Best Friend Braydon. Well and my mom depending on what we are talking about. But anyways the counselor treated me like my feelings were nothing and like a 3 year old. He was joking around about his chap stick and messing around with a mr.potato head. I never went back. But now my problems are werse and Ive got more of them. (sorry if I spelt stuff wrong) I thank u for the advice though.

yeah talk to some one you trust and get medical attention otherwise you will be leaving with regrets

well he should not be there some consulars just suck at it but you now try to get someone you feel confortable to talk with an adult mabey your favorite teacher if you have one i hope you get through you problems ps good luck

Thank You.

youre welcome if yu want to talk to me funmail me ok i know whats deppression is i dont think you should dea with it alone

Ok. Thanks Again.

You really should talk to someone, whether it be a trusted friend, a school counselor or go to a psychologist. Don’t just try to hide it or keep it in. I suffered from the same thing before, I could not tell my parents, I do not even think they understand that depression is a serious and medical condition. I did not have many friends at all, and even less that I could trust. But I was lucky I did have one friend, my boyfriend to talk to. Before that I cut and attempted su icide but was stopped. I still have a armfuls of scars which I regret so much. But talking and having someone care really does help. My next step was to go to a psychologist. They are there to help and to listen to you.

Tell someone!

then your not depressed

Get an assesment with a doctor for one thing. Try writing down how you feel in a notebook so you can take the writings and read to a counselor. It will help figure out why you feel the way you do.

Well in 06, you were 10? Now you’re older, you have individual counseling, and find a different counselor. They wont treat you like you’re 3. If they do, find another counselor. And confidentiality is kinda the first thing all therapists learn. They hammer it in over and over. It’s the number one rule.

Mood disorders carry a stigma for a lot of people; they view people who are depressed, bipolar or anxious as weak minded individuals who just need to toughen up. These problems also make a lot of parents feel like they failed as a parent. This makes no more sense than blaming someone with an infection for not having a stronger immune system.

Teen angst is normal. The transition from child to adult is always bumpy so parents often assume that an unhappy child is just going through a rough phase they will soon outgrow and sometimes they are even right. You really do need to talk to an objective mental health professional to see if you are just going through the same thing most teens do or if you are suffering from depression.

I just did and its alot harder if ur in my shoes.

Than clearly u dont know me.

I have been writing it down. It does kind off help. But Kind of doesnt. And when I get the guts im gunna askk my mom for counselling.

Ok. Thank You. I thought they would be allowed to say stuff to my parents.

Well one thing is for sure im not Bipolar.

Actually, doctor-patient confidentiality for minors falls into a gray area. If your therapist thinks it is in your best interest for your parents to know about something you discussed they can tell them.

In general therapists will keep things you tell them confidential but if this is really important to you should find out what your therapist’s policy and thoughts are on this before starting therapy.

good luck!

that is not known till you talk to a doctor. People think you are crazy if you have bi polar, but there are many many kinds of bi polar. The only talked about are the extreme cases and that isnt always so. It is like a cold or flu, there are many many forms of colds, not just one kind. But definatly talk with some one. Better to get it controlled now than later, sometimes just talking helps, sometimes medication helps, you will find what works for you, and sometimes you need to experiment with doctors before you find the one that is right for you.

find SOMEONE to talk to; a friend, a counselor, or (hell) even beg to see a therapist. I held all my depression in and I landed in you dont even want to KNOW where. venting to someone can feel so relieving; it may not cure the depression, but you feel like you’re not alone. Also another random tip is that you could go see a psychiatrist to proscribe you with happy/anti-depressant pills ( I dont recommend Prozac, because it does NOT work)

Im Not Bipolar. I know For Sure Im Not Bipolar.

cbulsender how yu know she not depress if you dont now the syntomps then just dont give advice

I meant confidentiality outside the family (i.e. they’re not going to talk about you to other people). Minors arent usually afforded legal right to confidentiality from their parents except under a unique set of circumstances. However, this is something I do and I know a lot of therapists who do it. When I have a teen client I make it perfectly clear to the parents that anything we talk about is confidential unless I feel the child is in harms way. I have not had any issues with parents so far, most parents are just glad that their child is seeing someone and able to talk to someone. They feel less burdened. The kids I’ve worked with all report noticeable improvement in the home because parents arent as stressed out trying to figure out what’s going on. It would take a pretty crappy therapist to go behind your back.

Thank You Sadi. My Point Exactly.