hi guys, I'm so glad I found this site-reading everyone's stories really make me feel like I'm not the only one feeling this way. My depression has really been getting worst recently and I'm not sure what to do. I use to think that I will never seek professional help, but recently it's gotten so bad that I'm really considering it. The thing is...I don't want my parents to know. I know that my depression is bad enough that I will most definitely need treatment such as pills or therapy-BUT I DON"T WANT THEM TO KNOW ABOUT THIS. It's the one thing left that's holding me back from jumping on a bus and going to the hospital.
I really feel trapped because on one hand I'm feeling so sick-inside and out-but I don't want them to ever find out. I've been researching quite a lot about depression, and most websites that offer information and help on depression have a "What to do if you think your teen has depression" thing. (oh by the way I'm a minor, that's why I don't know if I can go to the doctor without her telling them about this). The thing is, unless I don't go to school, start doing drugs, or get arrested (etc..) my parents will probably never think I have major depression. It's not like they don't love me or anything, it's just how my family is. I don't know how to explain it...
Oh gosh, I'm just going on and on. OKAY. I just wanted to know if anyone out there has any ideas on what I should do.