I am a 21 year old female in nursing. I have been diagnosed with depression for about a year; however, it feels as if my parents don't care or understand. I am so sad all the time and sometimes my mom makes a joke regarding my depression. I am so hurt and so upset at this whole thing that I am suffocating!! I have told them many times how I feel and for a while it seems like it's going well and then it goes right back to the same way. I don't know what to do! I feel as if I get no support from the people I love the most. I am sick to my stomach about it.
Another thing that is bothering me is this week, I became volunteer at the Canadian Mental Health Association and my dad is upset because I won't be getting paid to do it. I became a volunteer to benefit myself and help in my recovery. My mom and dad obviously don't understand how I feel and are not helping me in my recovery! Please help!