My parents think im lieing about anxiety and depression!!?

Question

I noticed i started developing symptoms of anxiety when i was about 14. Just thinking about walking into somewhere with lots of people makes me nervous. I get really self conscious everywhere i go, And ive missed and avoided alot of social situations. I get very intimidated by certain types of people, and just it makes me think i dont belong somewhere. I get really panicy when i have to go somewhere where its crowded with people that know me or see me everyday. I always feel like im being judged. It has affected me at school....so im in this class for people who are at risk students. Like students that are the verge of being kicked out or are problems with staying out of trouble, anyway my parents think im making it all up. So i cant talk to them about it, they think im lieing because im too lazy to go to school. But im not lieing and i dont know how to get them to understand. Does anybody have this same problem with there parents???

Answer 1

I did!! They didn't believe me at all until my panic attacks got so bad I couldn't even go into malls or other stores. They finally took me to a therapist. The best way is to tell them you need to see the Dr. for a different reason and then when your alone with your Dr. tell him/her everything thats going on with you. It's hard for people who haven't been there to understand what it's like. I eventually at 16 got diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. It's been hard to get used to a different way of life but the sooner you start the sooner you can get back on track and feel better!! Anxiety is not something you laugh about. I hope everything goes good<3 Feel free to email or IM me if you have any questions. I've been through it all. Take care!!!

Answer 2

Sounds like a crappy situation... I'm sorry your parents are oblivious to your problems and feel the need to make negative assumptions about it. I can relate in a way cause at 14 I had the same issue. Mine finally came around after being slapped with the reality stick. Do yourself a favor and talk to a counselor at school. Tell them what's going on.. You might even want to take it upon yourself and get a counselor outside of school or talk to your doctor about your anxiety and depression. If you want to overcome your situation YOU need to make the first step by getting yourself help. It's still early enough to take control. Don't be like many others and allow your depression and anxiety control you. As for your parents... Sit them down one night and really put forth effort into explaining how you feel. They might think 'well this is too common now days that they are using it as an excuse to not go to school blah blah blah'. Don't let them think that. Explain to them just how you feel, don't hold back you emotions though. Those emotions you feel about the anxiety and depression you are feeling is serious stuff and can affect your life until you're able to regain control (if you want the control that is). Be smart about this... and sweetie goodluck!!!! If you handle this correctly you're on your way to a happier life.

Answer 3

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

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Answer 4

Most parents don't want to believe things like this are going on with their child. Most "people" don't believe a person when he or she tells them anything about anxiety, depression or any other physcological or emotional problems the best thing you can do for yourself is talk to you counslor, better yet tell your parents you need to make an appointment with a therapist b/c you are experiencing things you don't understand and you are not finding them helpful and you need help and the sooner the better. If they won't call and get you an appointment tell them you will make the appointment yourself, after you find out if your insurance will cover such appointments, your parents should be able to answer this and if they won't or can't then the place you make the appointment will be able to tell you. This will send a clear pitcture to them of whats really going on! If they try to convince you to talk to them tell them you would rather have professional help and that they should be proud of you for taking the steps in getting the help you deserve and need! In the mean time try to have more self confidence and do what ever it takes to build it up. Rememebr school in temporary you will graduate and everyone will go their own way, no one will remember much about you and your high school years anyway- you are just as good as everyone else and you are equal and have just as much rights as the next person...
The best way to cure not being sociable is to be sociable. The more you do the easier it comes.
Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

The first step is honesty. You are the only one you have to be honest with. Your parents probably think it is an excuse. You must make sure it isn't before we proceed.

Tonight ask yourself questions like - "are the others better than me?' If you really think about it I am sure you will come up with the right answer.

You are probably 13-15 yrs old. These times are tuff for a teenager. You don't give yourself enough credit for the person that you are.

If you can find someone outside the family household to talk to, do it! You do have the inner strengths that it takes to help yourself. Be selfish! Don't worry or care what the others care about, think of yourself - for now. Do the things that you want to do, YOU WANT TO DO. For no one esle but you. You are worth it. After all it is you and you were born for a reason you just can't figure it out yet.

Positivity is crucial and a must for self confidence. Society will judge everyone and most times not properly. You know who you are and no one else will know unless you show them.

Answer 6

I can fully understand you, and I believe you. My parents still don't believe that I'm schizoaffective bipolar because they don't want me to be that messed up. I was going through a relapse at the beginning of the school year and now it's slowly going away, but I have missed a lot of school because of it.

I also have the anxiety, and my parents laugh at me when I don't want to go out in public because of it. You can't change the way people think, but you can try. You can give them the boost they need to come to the realization. When you say you can't talk to them, that's hurting you more. The more people hear something, the more likely they are to believe it. Talk to your parents about your problems, the worst they can do is turn a deaf ear. But you will get through to them.

Answer 7

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 8

you should see a psychiatrist. I'm not being negative or condescending. probably your biggest problem is that you obviously feel like you have no one to talk to. i dont think your parents dislike you or think you are a liar. i think that they probably are just having a hard time relating to your position , and naturally, no parent wants to believe that there may be something different about their child, its called denial. they come by it honestly. you shouldnt let this lead to arguments with your folks, just understand that they dont understand and are probably dealing with this the best way they know how. i think your first step should be to go to school and speak with a guidance counsellor and go from there,

Answer 9

Visit your doctor and get a referral to a psychiatrist. If your parents won't believe you perhaps they will take the word of an accredited health practitioner.

Depression and anxiety can affect anyone at any age.

A word of caution to parents: Many mums and dads have doubted their kids when they have tried to tell them about their feelings and the state of their mental health. They finally believe their kid when they find him/her hanging from a rope or overdosed in a pool of their own sick.

Answer 10

Your parents sound like they are in denial of what is really going on in your life. Find your own ways to find help through a school counselor or maybe look in to a community support system around your area. good luck to you & don't give up get help. It is very smart of you to realize you have a problem.