Feeling like you are a burden comes along with being depressed. I live with a friend and her husband and have for the past fifteen years. During that time I've had depression, a pain condition, surgeries etc. All I can think of is that they didn't know what they were getting into when they had me come live with them. My friend and I have a business, and my constant cancellations are killing it. So yes, I do know what its like to feel as though you are dragging others down with you.

Coming from the parental side, keeping your pain to yourself and not including them is actually worse than trying to shield them from your depression. Having a child, seeing that they are struggling but not knowing why is far more frightening than it is than knowing the truth. I've been on both sides of the fence, child and parent, and I think you would be far better going to your parents. You are still on their insurance, and it may allow for mental health treatment. Sit down with both your parents and explain to them how you feel and tell them that you need help.

Sam2