I'm sure it is difficult in the summer without the structure of classes and schedules. Is medication an option for you? If you have been wrestling with depression for 7 years, maybe it's time to consider that as an option.
I'm sure you know your dad better than anyone, but are you sure he wouldn't understand? Depression is an illness, and it is real. Maybe he would "get it" if you told him. If your mom is an advocate for you, maybe she can serve as an intermediary so you can get your point across...
There might be some other things that you can do during the summer to keep yourself occupied to address the depressive feelings. If you are studying something in school that interests you, get that supplemental reading list out and get one of the suggested books. I know that I never read any of those suggested books until graduate school was over...
Best wishes to you.
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Originally Posted by mishelle
My parents wouldn't be understanding if I decided to not take the full amount of credits. My dad doesn't know about my depression, or any problems I have and I haven't explained it to him because I know he wouldn't understand. I do go to the counseling center and I have a T that I go to, but its hard during the summer months...I was hoping I would have a better hold of it but it seems as if I don't.
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