I have nearly all of the symptoms, how would I go about telling my mom about this?
2007-01-02 14:15:57 · 9 answers · asked by nikki n 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Tell your mum how you feel and ask her to take you to the doctor for treatment. Depression is not fun and needs to be taken seriously. I have suffered from anxiety and depression before. I am now taking some medicine that has been very effective for me.
2007-01-02 14:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't tell my mom for 2 years. I think she kind of knew anyway because of the symptoms. I just got so fed up with my behavior, the crying, eating problems, sleeping problems, constantly taking pain killers, I was tired. So, I just asked her if she could take me to a counselor, or if she knew where the phone book was so that I could call one. She said some lame remark, I was upset and did nothing about it. When I got my own place in September the counselor at college approached me, I pushed her away at first. Thinking, I don't need help. I've managed all these years. I went anyway, and now I'm getting lots of help, without my moms help.
Best of luck, if you're in school there's usually a school counselor to go to. Try that. :)
2007-01-02 22:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention your age, or describe your relationship with your mom. You might begin by suggesting that your mom make an appointment with your doctor for you. Tell her openly and honestly that you have been feeling depressed, and that you would like to talk to a professional about it to help you sort out whether you are in fact depressed or dealing with difficult issues that can make you feel blue. There are things you can try to help yourself with depression: eating well and getting even only 10 minutes a day of exercise (one short, brisk walk) can really help. Talk to a friend who cares or keep a journal in which you describe your feelings. Pray if that is comforting for you; even just a short prayer to ask God to be with you in this time of darkness in your life. Good luck, and God bless!
2007-01-02 22:26:17 · answer #3 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit ur mom down n tell her how u feel n ask her to take you to the doctor for treatment. I am sufferin from anxiety and depression . its not fun n it does need 2 b taken seriously. when u c the doctor tell him how u feel, b honest with the doctor. the doctor will get u some anit-depressins n it will take time 2 get used 2. if u feel worse or have all the side effects, u need 2 tell ur doctor right away, then the doctor will try another med. til they get the right 1 for u.
2007-01-02 22:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by thatsspoiledangel2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her before it gets worse, and realize that your not the only one. For some reason when I was depressed it always helped me to think that there's people that care and the people that care are the ones that have gone through the same thing as you. So just get help as soon as you can.
2007-01-02 22:22:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem..I just went to her and told her my issues.At first she didnt take me serious..But after afew minutes of talking to her she realized I was serious. If you feel like there are things that make no sense and you need to talk to someone, which is how I was. Then you really should talk to your mom and have a heart to heart talk about going to see a doctor.
2007-01-02 22:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by jomandamarchand 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been diagnosted by a doctor? If not, get an accurate diagnosis from your primary care doctor. If you have been diagnosted with depression, see about inviting your mom to your next doctors appointment and the three of you (doctor, you, your mom) discuss your illness.
2007-01-02 22:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by lady_just_chilling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know you and I am not suggesting anything about you with the following cut & paste, but if you do need to talk to someone urgently:
"The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential."
There are also similar hotlines in the UK & Canada.
Take care
2007-01-02 22:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by mabster60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell a loved one
if u need to talk u can email me
slg212003@yahoo.com
2007-01-02 22:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by slg212003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋