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I want to tell them but life is crazy busy in our house right now. But, then again, it's always crazy in our house. And if I wanted to wait until it wasn't crazy I'd be out of the house by then. I want to get help but I don't want to make things harder on them. Venting to people online won't help forever.
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You're not wrong, venting online will not be a permanent solution. I say you tell them as casually as possible. Avoid making it a confession. Don't wait until you are sitting at a fancy restaurant having dinner or anything. However, if the moment feels right, do it -- no matter the circumstances. I think being candid and outright telling them is the way to go. Whether it's one parent at a time or both, do what you feel comfortable with. Recognizing you have this is the first step towards defeating it. I am proud of you, even though I may not know you, and I know your parents will be proud of your courage and strength, too. You are higher than this, so keep your head held just as high. Good luck, bud -- and if you still don't tell them, know you have this community to vent, cry, and simply talk to.
ReplyIt was extremely hard and easier said then done, trust me I know. A couple months ago I was at a low and need help. It took me weeks to get the courage, but I ended up telling my mom. She at first was confused and wondered if anything happened. You don’t have to explain anything btw. It is your story. Anyway she ended up asking what I wanted to do and I just asked for a doctors appt. and everything is going well right now. Good luck!
ReplyI have come to my parents that I have schizophrenia 3 months after I was diagnosed they didn’t believe me they thought I was making it up. BUt it was much better they give me support you need support from your parents I also have depression and anxiety too. So good luck with that champion you will get through it we both will. Therapy helped me so much talking just gives me so much relief.
Its your parents its their job to take care and protect you so no you’re not giving them too much as my parents accepted it to be supportive your parents will too .
Best of luck from dear my heart.
ReplyI think what's best to do is to tell one parent at a time and to start with the one you feel more comfortable and open with, for example for me that is my mum bcos I know she listens to me rather than starts getting angry at me. Your parents' reaction is what is scaring you right now so it is best to keep things as simple as possible and start with that one parent and you will feel relieved. If you are too scared of saying it out loud to them or you are afraid that you won't be able to say it in front of them, then write a letter and tell them everything on it. Hand it to them after telling them you want to open up about something which has been concerning you and something you want to talk to them about as you believe that they will help you get through this. You need to make your parents feel important in your life so you have to SHOW them that talking to them is very important for you, Best of luck
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