What would be the easiest way to tell my mom or at least start a conversation, that i think i might be depressed and would like to go to a doctor and see, when she thins that everything is just fine? also, what kind of doctor would i go to for that? i dont think it would be a normal doctor but im really not sure. thank you.
2006-07-15 07:59:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
one way (especially if she might be resistant to discussing it or you are scared to tell her) would be to print a checklist of symptoms (a link to a good one is below) and either leave it where she will see it or hand it to her and ask her to look at it.
http://www.nmha.org/may/signs_depresssion_checklist.pdf
A good place to start is your pediatrician or PCP. most PCPs can treat straightforward, uncomplicated depression without involving a psychiatrist. the main advantage of this is that you can usually see your regular doctor quickly and the wait for a psychiatrist can be weeks. also, your doctor can recommend a therapist and/or psychiatrist he/she trusts so you are not blindly choosing one on your own.
IMPORTANT: you need to go to tell someone or go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY if you are having suicidal thoughts and think you might act on them. it is common to have passing thoughts when you are depressed, and even more common to wish you wouldn't wake up in the morning. BUT IF YOU ARE MAKING PLANS to act on these thoughts, you are in danger and need treatment NOW.
2006-07-15 08:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are depressed, then there are things about you that your mother should have alresdy noticed such as sleeping alot, no motivation, no interest in friends, things like that. Maybe thats one way you could bring up the conversation. You could ask your mother to sit down and talk for a minute and then say something like,"you know how I've been sleeping all the time (or whatever the symptom is) I think I may be depressed and need some help. If your mother does not believe you, speak to someone else such as a guidance counceller at school or a trusted friend or relative or even a friend that has understanding parents. The most important thing is to NOT ignore this or let it go. It may just be a passing phase or iy may be something much more serious. the sooner you deal with it, the quicker you can get on with a happy life.
2006-07-15 08:10:15 · answer #2 · answered by Gatorgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing right now ...is that you get the right help for you, just sit down with your mom and tell her that you keep feeling sad, and down, and that you think it is depression, let her know it is important for you to go to the doctor's, your normal GP would give you the right info that you need....having depression dosent mean you have lost your mind, and you definitely have not, it's so good you have recognized how you are feeling, so many people live in denial with depression, and this is where things can escalate and get worse. If you tell your mother I'm sure she would rather know if there was something wrong than to know that you covered things up just to please her, i hope you find the courage to tell her, please look after yourself, you can do this. GOOD LUCK!.
2006-07-15 08:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I had my daughter do. I thought she was depressed and she though she wasn't. I printed out a depression survey from the internet and she took it. WOW was she depressed, just as I suspected. Take a test. Then you will have something to show your Mom while you talk it over. As a Mom, sometimes we just think kids are in a phase, or moody or high. Pick a good time where you will have time to talk about it and approach her. My kid is on anti-depressants now and a new girl.
2006-07-16 05:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by horsinround2do 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your mom that you don't feel well. That you just don't feel "right" and that you would like to go see a doctor because you are losing sleep over not feeling well at night. If she refuses to accept depression then approach it from an illness standpoint, because it truely is an illness.
You can initially go in to your family physician or pediatrician. We are all trained to diagnose depression. They will make recommendations based on their findings, whether you need meds, whether you need to see a specialist, etc....
2006-07-15 08:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go to a psychiatrist. And you need to tell your mom in details how you feel, and how it is affecting you. Is it affecting your self esteem, your ability to make friends, to study, to sleep, is it affecting you energy level and appetite?
If you can not get through to your mother, then try the school counsler, maybe your mother would take it more seriously from her mouth.
2006-07-15 08:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by shrink_u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be up front and honest with your Mom. If you feel like you cannot speak to her, or that she's just shrugging it off, you should go see your regular family doctor. He/She can refer you to a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist for counseling and further treatment.
2006-07-15 08:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your mom that you are feeling sadder than you have ever felt before and that you think it is depression. Ask her to please make an appointment with a psychiatrist. Don't be afraid. You need some help.
2006-07-15 08:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's hard speaking fac to face try writing a letter to her. That's what my friend did.
2006-07-15 08:02:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her if she's ever experienced what you are going through
2006-07-15 11:00:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋