[PrettyInPink10]

I have been suffering with depression throughout my life, but it seems as if I can never get my parents to take me seriously about it. There is a history of mental health in my family and at times I feel helpless. My grades are slipping and I'm just tired all the time. My mother says there are therapists I can go to for help but she never seems to make me an appointment. I know that they say that when you feel this way as a teenager its just hormones, but how can it be hormones when you've felt this way for as long as you can remember? Sometimes I just feel so alone. I'm afraid that if anyone were to find out that I feel this way they would think I was a freak or act as if I am fragile, I think that's why I've gotten so good at hiding my feelings. If you have any advice for me I'd really appreciate it.

[Rohag]

Hello & Welcome, PrettyInPink10!

Originally Posted by PrettyInPink10

...I can never get my parents to take me seriously about it.

It is possible they are simply dismissing your complaint due to your youth. It is also possible your parents are all too aware of mental health issues in the family and do not want to believe you are suffering from depression.

Do you think you could get in to see a medical doctor for a full check-up? You could discuss your depression symptoms with the doctor while investigating and ruling out any illnesses contributing to depression (for example: hypothyroid, anemia, and certain vitamin deficiencies; WSJ article).

[teop]

Agreed, you could seek out the doctor yourself.

Any updates?