What do you do when your parents don't believe you have symptoms of depression & they think you are making it all up & then they see you having an attack but they think you are acting & still don't believe you...I can't stand it anymore I really need to see a doctor & see if I need medication to help my attacks I could go to the doctor myself because I am 18 but I don't have the money too so I kinda need their help but they don't believe me....it sucks & just adds more to the **** in my life. Any ideas on what to do???
2006-10-27 08:28:48 · 15 answers · asked by kimijean 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
contact the mental health agency in your area...you can get a free referral and hopefully free help for your depression. Do NOT wait ...depression only gets worse and by the sounds of it you may have anxiety too. Do yourself a favor and check into it soon.
2006-10-27 08:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Muffett : 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoa Honey! I'm so sorry to hear you say that! I've had that same disorder on & off all of my life & it can really f*** up your life seriously. You MUST find a sympathetic doctor who knows what going on. Your parents are making a serious mistake by discounting you Go to your County Mental Health Clinic right away & get in the system for help....no cost & really good (if a little slow), plus very strict on privacy rights & laws There is nothing wrong with using the new medications for
this horrible problem.....mine are finally working & I feel SO much bbetter. Please get help right away....don't continue to feel so miserable...I REALLY know how you fell, honey, good luck!
2006-10-27 08:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by PAMELA G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are simply in denial. All parents are like that when it comes to depression. You could try going to a free clinic and asking them if they know anything about getting free counselling. Your parents probably think that you are just saying you're depressed because it's some ploy to get something from them. A lot of parents are like that. Some parents also don't want to believe that THEIR children could be abnormal. Tell me what you mean by attacks... You should be able to email me.
ephemeral_paroxysm_of_syzygy@yahoo.com
2006-10-27 08:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every state will have free mental health clinics. Look in your phone book and look up the mental health department of your state. They will be able to refer you to a clinic closest to you. Take matters into your hands and don't count on your parents. They are obviously ignorant about the seriousness of depression and anxiety. But I know that it's no joke. Do yourself a favor find help for yourself.
2006-10-27 08:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go to your doctor. He'lll examine you and see if you have all the symptoms. If you do, I don't really think you parents will argue with the doctor.
2006-10-27 08:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by misspurplesusi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, make an apoinment, Just tell your parents "Can i have money because i have an apoinment for tomorrow" That's what my sister did, and it work! The only difference is that she's 16.
2006-10-27 08:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by golondris_1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your parents don't believe you seek help from a qualified professional like you doctor or counselor at school
2006-10-27 08:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO to your parents and confront them in a serious tone and see what happens call your doctor and have them call you back and talk to your parents and they might figure out you arn't lien and make sure you look serious when you confront them and good luck!
2006-10-27 08:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Brooke78 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the crisis Hot line, they can help you or tell you whom you can contact and have good resources for help
2006-10-27 08:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by Abby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the doctor and tell him/her what is going on and how you don't have money maybe he can help you
2006-10-27 08:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋