[strawberrysnow]

I know something isn't right with me mentally with the hearing and seeing things and increased paranoia but i am afraid to tell my parents what if they reject me or get mad at me or what if they shun me? and what about my friends I haven't been keeping up with them lately as much and if i tell them what is going on they may not want to ever speak to me again and I don't like being around doctors they make me nervous so I already know going to a psychiatrist will be very hectic on me to say the least.... I am 17 I tried to tell my parents before but they wrote it off as to me having an overactive imagination and told me there is nothing to worry about but now it's getting worse and worse I have to tell someone it's hard though it is so easy to talk on here but How can i tell my parents how do I approach this situation just thinking about it makes my heart pound so heavily from nervousness

[BeaFlower]

Hi strawberrysnow. I understand, I'm in a similar situation. I have a problem and I don't know how to tell it to my parents. But I knew that I needed to see a psychologist, so at the end I decided to tell them only this, that I'd like to talk to a psychologist, without telling exactly the reasons. I told that I prefer not to. Luckily they accepted it (at least my mum...I still have to talk more clearly to my dad). So, I'll probably see a psychologist quite soon.
What about telling them only that you would like to see a psychologist? If they tell you that it's only your imagination, you can say that you would however feel better if you could talk to a psychologist.
Or you could talk to a counselor at school. You don't need their permission for this. If you need something more, like a psychiatrist, the school counselor could suggest you how to do.
I know that talking to parents can be scary, but when you begin the conversation it becomes easier to go on. Try to be clear letting them understand that you are sure to need help, don't let their words make you feel uncertain and change your mind. Ok? We are here to support you in this

[toolman65]

Call a distress centre, see your doctor, go to the emergency room if you have to.

Mental illness is an illness, first and foremost. If you fell and broke your arm, would you be concerned about what your friends and family might think?

If you feel you have a problem, then you need to be evaluated by a professional.

You deserve nothing less.

[strawberrysnow]

Thank you both so much that helps a little I may do that seeing the counselor thing it's just i don't want anyone at the school seeing me walk in or out of that room they might start thinking things...but That might just be the best first option then maybe after a talk with them I'll bring myself to go over this with my parents. it's just hard and I am very nervous about I am still scared about what is going on with me too so it makes it hard for me to describe it or talk about it. Thank you for the helpful words

I just wanted to say that I admire you tremendously for the insight that you have and the guts it takes to take that first step...Many of us don't or we wait an unnecessary amount of time.

I have said it before (ad nauseam!) that I think that written words have a big impact when you need to convey something important. It can be read and digested and re-read.

I am not saying that a face-to-face isn't better, it just hasn't been my own experience.

Good luck to you. You will be okay.

[BeaFlower]

I understand that it's hard talking about it dear I'm going through it too. Wish you all the best. Whenever you want to talk I'm here