it makes me mad.
what kind of mom is that?
2006-07-26 18:25:48 · 17 answers · asked by DiaBEEtus 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i've been having it since 5th grade..
:(
it all started out with bordemthen got worse when my mom started acting so....
eeeh...
2006-07-26 18:29:59 · update #1
You don't say if you've been diagnosed depressed by a doctor. You also don't say how old you are, which shouldn't make that much of a difference unless you live at home and are an adult. If you are truly depressed, and taking medication, give it some time to work and maybe mom will lay off. Also, alot of people, yes, including mom's, do not understand depression unless you've experienced it yourself. My husband of 24 years suffers horribly from it and it's hard sometimes to understand why he behaves the way he does, but he doesn't take his medication regularly. Maybe your Dr. or a friend can help your mother understand what you are going through, or maybe you can look some info up on the internet, copy it and let he read it so she can understand exactly what depression is and how hard it is to treat especially when you have no support at home.
2006-07-26 18:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate to that.
I look back at that time, and I think my mom was in denial.
Don't take it personally, even though its hard not to.
The sooner you realise that your mom is only human, the sooner your relationship with her will get better. You won't hold her shortcomings against her. I had many deep seeded grudges against my mother for years, and rightfully so. But the fact is that every little boy builds up his mother... she always has the answers, she can solve any problem, she is MOM!! The go-to person of our lives! Before long, you grow into a young man, and you begin to see her flaws, and you may even judge her for things she did when she is younger than you are now... thats harsh.
... i need another drink.
2006-07-27 01:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the causes of depression in children is that your parents IGNORE you. If you have made a serious effort to speak to your parents about this and have failed, it is time to go to plan # 2.
What I did in the same situation was to find new parents.
I would advise you to find some other RESPONSIBLE adults (not creepy- child molestor types) that will work to be your new parent. Share your feelings with this new parent, it will help.
Also, start drinking two cups of coffee every day. Coffee is an excellent natural antidepressant.. DON'T take prescription drugs for depression.... very bad....
Good luck. There are lots of adults out there that went through what you are going through. You will be happy one day...don't give up!
2006-07-27 01:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bernard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people don't realize that depression is a real thing. You can go to a counselor that goes by your wage or if your underage don't feel ashamed to see your school counselor they can help you too. They really do help and that is a promise. As for your mom sit her down and tell her that what you are telling her about your depression is true and you need help. And if she doesn't help then go to someone else that will like another family member or preacher or school teacher or school counselor. Good luck and best wishes.
2006-07-27 01:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by the nice one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is tough my friend. Sometimes we need sympathy and sometimes we need someone to tell us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves.
I'm not trying to trivialize your feelings, I've dealt with depression as well. Ultimately though depression usually boils down to a choice between sitting around and feeling sorry for ourselves or going out and making things better.
Find a way to make things better for yourself. Take up a sport or a hobby, go for walks in the park, join a club for people who share your interests. Incidentally, you'll find that the more positive steps you take to help yourself, the more likely your Mom will support you.
2006-07-27 01:45:04 · answer #5 · answered by joelfeig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also suffered depression for a while...for a LONG while and although it wasn't automatically diagnosed I knew something was wrong, feeling sad all the time for no damn reason and I did talk to my mom about it and she acted as though there was nothing wrong with me...its just her way of pretending there was nothing wrong with me, but if you truly feel this way, you should go seek a doctor...if you're in school go to your nurse or a school counsellor...sometimes parents prefer to turn a blind eye just so they can believe everything is normal...
2006-07-27 01:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by KnA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is sometimes viewed as a problem that you can help yourself but that is not so. You need to get to your family doctor and openly discuss the things that are bothering you and the doctor can either prescribe the medicine or refer you to a therapist. Nothing to be scared or ashamed of when you seek help from the professionals. Good luck!
2006-07-27 01:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by passionate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is take care of yourself at this point. See someone, and get yourself into a therapy situation - so you can learn to process the depression as it hits.
Good luck
2006-07-27 01:30:50 · answer #8 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should she???
If you didn't have free will you might complain about that, You must and your the only one that can, " Take control of your life ".
It works pretty good if you actually try it and give it a chance to work.
2006-07-27 01:37:41 · answer #9 · answered by chubbiguy40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is probably depressed too hon.
You gotta take care of yourself.
Get yourself to a doctor.
Promise me you will search out help ok
2006-07-27 01:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋