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Originally Posted by Idiot17
I'm just gonna write this and not worry if it's grammatically correct or not making much sense.
I don't understand how a therapist can change the effects of depression. Why would seeing a therapist help? How would talking benefit your depression.
It dawned on me or rather I was forced to realize that i need a therapist. In order for me to try to live life, in order for me to move on, in order to move away from the past I need to see a therapist. And now I'm finally game to try it again.
However I need my parents to be game to it too. Several of you already know my parents attitude towards all this. They think it's all trash and snap out of it kind of thing.
Here comes the reason of this post.
How do i tell my parents? How can I have a decent conversation with them? I don't need to tell them but I would if I want insurance to cover it. How can I speak to them and have them understand. I want to know how I can try to make them see the need, to make them realize that it might actually be a good thing. How to have a successful, mature and intelligent conversation with them? A conversation where I don't just give up and stop participating in.
If possible I'd appreciate opinions and views from all to see a parents viewpoint and my own. Thanks.
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Therapy can be very beneficial for depression. It depends on the causes and what methods the therapists uses. If you have hurts and traumas from the past or not the best parental support then you can vent and process and a good therapist can help you look at things and deal with them differently.
I am going today. Sometimes I think what is the point this isn't doing any good. But I like her and it is going good and she helps me look at things in a different light. My issue is dealing with how depression has affected me recently.
With your parents- I agree trying to educate them first. Maybe ask them to read some stuff you have printed and tell them you really need their support in this. Try not to react or get mad or get in a fight or retreat to your room. Just say "I would like you to listen to me for awhile and hear me out"
Here are some articles you might want to print.
What causes depression? - Harvard Health Publications
Depression Symptoms, Information and Treatment - Psych Central
Types & Symptoms of Depression | Psych Central