How do i know if i have depression? What do i do sine my mom wont get me help?

Question

My mom is just letting me be sad, she doesnt think i have depression, but i do. So does my friend Tracie who my mom wont even let me talk to just because she said that. I was going to a therapist but my mom took me out of it after 3 visits. What am i supposed to do? I have depression and there is nothing i can do about it!

Answer 1

of course, there's plenty you can do about it. go to the library and get acquainted with the self-help section on depression. when you have access to school, get to know your school counselor or psychologist. ask them for resources. join depression support groups online.

Answer 2

Explain to your mother that you feel you need someone to talk to other than a friend or family. Most insurance companies now a days have provisions for family counselling. Another good alternative is to speak with your minister, school counselor or other person who will have some influence with your mother. Many people look at therapy as a negative thing and you need to accept that. Don't blame them for their point of view, but do what you need to get the help you deserve. I commend you for the self realization that you may need help, but honestly most depressed people seek help for quite some time. Coming from a person that once didn't believe in depression and now cannot survive even a day or two without my paxil, depression is real! Even if it is a society driven illness.

Answer 3

Hi Kayle
Read up some self-help and material on the Internet about depression and how to control it.
Don't fret over your mom not undrstanding it - it doesn't help your depression, does it? Instead be sensible and try to help yourself as best as you can. Also make sure to have a network of good friends, who you can always open up to or shut down (depending upon your mood), without any inhibitions, - that really helps!

Check out the sites like:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm
or
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html

Wish you all the best! Take care.

Answer 4

Finding Information and Services

The following national organizations can provide helpful information about depression and/or referrals to healthcare professionals, services and support groups in your community. To learn more about the information and services each group offers, visit their web sites or call the numbers listed below.

If the organization(s) you contact are not able to provide what you are looking for, call the National Mental Health Association. NMHA will help identify the most appropriate resource to meet your needs.

Remember, a physician or mental health professional is most often your best source for information on clinical depression and available treatment options.

National Mental Health Association (NMHA)

www.nmha.org
1-800-969-NMHA (6642)
Click here to locate a NMHA affiliate in your area.

NMHA Information Center
1-800-969-6642
Provides free materials on a variety of mental health topics, and referrals to local organizations and support groups.

Answer 5

Ask some one in your family to talk to your Mom and tell her how you really feel you need to visit a therapist

Answer 6

Tell your minister and ask him to talk to Mom. Tell your father or any relative and ask s/he to talk to mom. Also you can call a depression hot-line in the phone book and see if they can get you in touch with someone locally that can help.

Answer 7

Are you sure it isnt just normal teenage angst? I was convinced I had severe depression as a teenager, but my mum wouldnt get me help so I didnt do anything about it. I just got over it once my school years finished.

Answer 8

Well since your talking about your mom im guessing your still in school so if your problem persists you could talk to your counselor or a teacher about your problem.

Answer 9

i have depression too and i know its hard to live with trust me you need to sit down with your mom and if need be yell at her and say i need help