You are entitled to privacy under the law even if you are underage. No matter how much your Dad complains or pleads, if there is something (or everything) you don't want your Dad to know, your Doc can't tell him, or allow him to hear.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong (which I don't think I am) or explain the specifics of said Doctor/Patent confidentiality.

I've recently started going to the doctors for depression (though I haven't done a lot of the things you said, just because thats not how I ended up reacting) for me at least, its a lot more reassuring knowing you have help then when you let it brew. Also Pdocs have lots of experience in what they do, so they will know how to handle anything you are nervous about. I don't know if your family doctor will be able to do all this (mine just recommended a psychiatrist based on our insurance), but he/she will point you in the right direction. If you have any questions about confidentiality, ask him/her or any questions about what they can do as your family doctor, as opposed to someone in the field.

EDIT: You officially get my first Parenthetical internet hug, even if I'm not much of a stranger hugger :P

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