How Do I Tell My Grandma??

Question

Okay, I'm a 16 year old girl. I'm balancing going to 2 different schools, an alcholic mother, failing classes, having rumors spread about me, I have no social life and everything is expected to be great with me from my grandparents. I think I may be suffering from clinical depression. There is a history of it in my family. I can't hardly sleep, I zone out alot, have a loss of concentration, and I have very bad mood swings and constant headaches. If I tell my grandma, I don't think she'll take me seriously. What should I do? I don't trust anyone else but her.

I would go to a counselor at school..but I don't have time. If I'm not between schools, then I'm taking test. I dont have a lisence yet, so I have to rely on my grandmother to take me back and forth to school.

Answer 1

I don't think your giving your grandma enough credit, I have a feeling she will believe you. Sit her down and say "grandma, I really need to talk" that will let her know you are serious and theen just let it all out. Tell her exactly what you just told us and tell her you think you need proffessional help. To be honest, I think she will be happy that you came to this conclusion yourself before it got out of hand. Good luck with everything!

Answer 2

You need to talk to your grandmother, she as you say is the only one you trust. You need to talk to someone, You have a great deal going on at a very young age. I am so sorry you are having all of these issues to deal with and this may be the cause for some of your mood swings, headaches, etc. Not sleeping and dealing with the pressures of other people at school and your mothers illness. Try to just ignore the people spreading these rumors, I know it is very difficult, however, they are just rumors and they mean nothing. You will realize this as you grow older. Just try to do your best at school. Please talk to your grandmother she will listen and can probably help you, she has lived many years and has some wisdom to offer you. I will keep you in my prayers try to be strong. Good luck and God bless you ***

Answer 3

You'd be surprised- I think there's a good chance your grandma will take you seriously. Ask her if she can help you to set up a doctor's appointment, or go with you to see a counselor. Grandmas are usually very understanding. Just think about what you're gonna say before you talk to her, and do it sooner rather than later, cause you need to get on with your life as soon as you can, it's too short to let depression get the best of you.

Answer 4

Go to your school counselor. Make sure she/he agrees to keep your meetings in confidence, and then see where it goes from there. If they decide you should include your grandparents at some point, or your mother, make sure to have everything on the table already, and don't be ashamed about it. This way nobody can avoid anything. Good Luck. You're not alone.

Answer 5

Grandparents some times having trouble relating to the pressures that young people have on them today. They didn't grow in in a time where a lot of them existed. But I bet if you sit down with her, explain how your feeling and why you feel that way she will understand. Don't just say, I'm feeling depressed, tell her why you feel that way. She obviously loves you and cares deeply for you so if you can make her see what it is that's troubling you she will help in any way she can. Count on it.

Answer 6

you have so much on your plate an 16 is to young to have all these worries.you are stressed to the max and of course you are depressed look at your life ....you need to start taking care of YOU and I mean it ...its not going to get better you need to get some profession help tell your grandmother just how you feel be very honest let her know you cannot take this much stress you are 16 and she needs to get you help ASAPand you need to ease up on all these responsibilies meaning you need to change your life around and live YOUR LIFE I WISH YOU SO MUCH LUCK AND HAPPINESS YOU SOUND LIKE A GREAT GUY...luv kara

Answer 7

start by making sure she knows how you feel about her and that you are very serious and then just tell her whats going on. she will understand. if not talk to a counsler at school

Answer 8

Just tell her like you told us. Pick a time when she wont be distracted by other things & tell her her you really need to talk to her about something & then tell her. Good Luck!!!

Answer 9

try talking to someone at school, maybe a teacher or the nurse. maybe your grandma would take it more seriously from them.

Answer 10

if shes the only one you trust, just tell her. and let her know everything. the more she knows the better she can help. she should take you serioulsy.