I have been depressed for some time and I think I need some time to just think, I think I want to stay home from school and such so I can just lie down in my bed and think, but my dad doesn't seem to understand me, and he shrugs it off as if it was nothing, even halfly forces me to do things I don't want to do. I gave him the reasons for the depression, but he still shrugs it off. What can I do to make him understand how I feel?
2007-03-25 16:34:17 · 12 answers · asked by Daniel H 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Take time to think after school.
2007-03-25 16:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by FCabanski 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through such a rough time. Actually, I can relate. I assume you are in your teen years? In high school, I use to skip out of school all the time because all I wanted to do was lay there to think because I was so depressed, I didn't want to face the world. My parents were never helpful. Now, looking back, I really think they were in denial about my depression because it is painful for a parent to admit that their children are sad. I didn't try to get them to understand. It was rather fruitless. Rather, I got some self-help book to help me think. My favorite place to hang out use to be the bookstore because it would bring me into another sense of reality and understanding about this reality.
I fought depression for awhile and realize that my depression was a product of my environment. I had to get out of my house and the city that I lived in. I joined the military and that's what snapped me out of it. 16 years later, I am happy as can be and my parent is happy for me as well.
Try to find out what is the root of your depression. Often times, it can be triggered by hormonal imbalance....although there are many causative factors involved. Seek help if you must and ask dad to come along!! Although I am not completely for drug therapy, perhaps the doctor can prescribe some antidepressant while you are sorting out some issues in your life.
2007-03-25 16:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ana 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Now I'm just wondering if your dad works during the day, and if the reason you're wanting to cut school is to have some time away from him AND the pressures of school. I know I had this issue.
As for your depression, if it's seasonal(because of wintertime) try getting out now that it's spring, that might help some.
2007-03-25 16:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to ur dad. u shouldn't miss school just because ur depressed. i'm still going to school too. when i am depressed i try to be around my friends a lot or if it is really bad i'll tell someone like my best friend or an adult i trust about the situation. if that doesn't work then i will usually go home and scream really loud while outside even if everyone passing by thinks i am a maniac and they are staring at me and if that doesn't work i'll cry (if u didn't notice i have a lot of experience with this trust me)
2007-03-25 16:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-02 19:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression Is a major concern... Most guys think it's nothing. But it really is and in the long run it can kill you... If your dad won't listen talk to a guidence counselor or a good friend or a crisis number in your area, they will listen, (p.s. You don't have to be on the verge of committing suicide to call Crisis)
2007-03-25 16:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you wanna stay home and think as i did, and is the worse thing one can do when we are depressed because we tend to think more than we need to...But if you already tried talking to your dad remember that calm words go deeper and if he sees your calm he may just listen and tried to help and understand you...dont scream to make a point otherwise he wont listen...go calm.
2007-03-25 16:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by K11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't make him understand you if he is actively invested in trying to NOT understand you. A lot of men are SO afraid of things like depression that they pretend that it isn't real. Sadly, you are going to need to fight this without his help for now. Hang in there. It will get better.
2007-03-25 16:46:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm Im having the same problem, but I think the best thing is try and see a counselor so they can help you discuss things with your parents make them understand where you are coming from.
2007-03-25 16:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by sparkle_babi86 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sit down and have a talk with him, or tell a teacher or councelor in your school, it will help him understand better if a grown up tells him about the situation
2007-03-25 16:39:09 · answer #10 · answered by elisa marie. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋