a therapist. She says I am depressed and she is about to put me on anti-depressants. Truth is I'm not depressed I just can't stand to be around her and my siblings. My dad and step-dad are currently working in Iraq and I have no clue what to do about my mom. I don't want to go get counceling so what do I do???? HELP please!
2007-03-14 02:53:00 · 13 answers · asked by eddf 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You need to find a good friend to talk to i was in the same situation but i found a close friend and told him everything and it was great it felt like a weight of my shoulders you need to talk to sum one but i can tell u aint depressed so u dnt need a councillor or theripist. Hope u soret it all out :D
2007-03-14 02:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by azzascfc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that feeling, only my mom looked through my journal a few years back when i was about 15 and took me to a therapist without even telling me. Explain to her that we all cope differently, but you are fine and that you are not even close to considering harming yourself. If you do, tell her that you have a support system at school and with friends and that she should not worry so much because you are just sad that your dads are in a war-zone and worried about them. This shouldn't constitute a need to take anti-depressants.
However, if you are considering harming yourself and you do not have any type of support system, just give the therapist a try. You never know if it could help you out. Anti-depressants are not that bad. It's just like taking one sleeping pill at night and feeling better and more alive in the morning. If it helps, it helps.
2007-03-14 10:48:23 · answer #2 · answered by Meredith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same situation as you when I was a young teenager. I knew that was nothing wrong with me. The only problem I had was my siblings and parents that are giving me problems, which is what you are going through now. I cried everything because of it. They asked me and I refuse to tell them because I know they wouldn't understand. All I did was tell them that I DON'T have any problem and don't need to go to counseling for anything. I know what I am doing and I know exactly what my problems are. So I don't need help. I remained not telling them what the problems were and also didn't go to counseling. She tried to make me but I said NO. I knew that if I did go to counseling, I would realize later on that I don't need it. Everyone have problems and you seem to be stuck with it and not have anyone to help you. All you have to do is say NO like what I did and walk away. I did that and also, said that they wouldn't understand and I don't want any pressure from them. They let it go and I turned out to be fine after all the family problems went away after I reached 20. Teenage life is very hard and it will go away when you reach your 20s. Believe me. I am 25 and have been through it.
2007-03-14 11:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by youngwoman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe if you DO go to a therapist you can get to the bottom of WHY you can't stand your mother and siblings... and maybe you could learn ways to cope with their behaviors?
my son went to therapy when he was younger, because he was having troubles coping with things... he got to like the therapist and it was nice for him to have someone to talk with. the therapist couldn't tell anyone what they talked about, so he had a person to trust and he could get it all out of his system.
therapists aren't all that bad, really...they are human beings, too.... and it's not like a punishment to go to one. truly, they can be helpful, given a chance.... and they DO UNDERSTAND what kids go through with their families. they hear these things all of the time.
perhaps you dont' need anti-depressants at all.. just a caring shoulder to lean on.
i hope everything works out for you... you deserve to feel happier... take care, ok?
2007-03-14 10:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you know you aren't depressed, I mean you are possitive you aren't, then you need to talk to her. If she doesn't know the way you feel, she wont stop trying to put you on meds. She also might be a little stressed out right now. Maybe she doesn't realize that she is putting all of her anger on you. There could be many possiblitys, but you should talk to her.
2007-03-14 10:04:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
counceling is not always a bad thing it is not imbarrassing eaither we all need help now and then the therapist can help u find ways to deal with ur mom going doesnt mean you will be put on medication.
2007-03-14 10:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by sugarpie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should take her up on it... might be good for you to talk to someone about your family issues. No one can put you on anti-depressants except for a doctor. A doctor will not put you on them just because your mother thinks you should be on them, so I would tell her to stop making empty threats.
2007-03-14 10:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by ♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you need therapy/counseling. Stop resisting it. All that is doing is proving your immaturity.
Personally, I think EVERYONE could benefit to some degree from a little therapy.
And by the way, MOM can’t ‘put you on anti-depressants’. Only doctor can do that, and they will not do it unless *they* (not 'mom') feel that you need them.
2007-03-14 10:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a therapist and explain to the therapist the truth about your situation.Its the easiest and safest way to resolve this problem
2007-03-14 10:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by WDOUI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her about why you can't stand being around them. Maybe go and stay with a friend or relative to give them some space. She is obviously worried about you or maybe she is worried about your step-dad and projects it on to you.
2007-03-14 09:59:48 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Sherior 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋