2007-03-27 11:02:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You are very intelligent in asking the question. Cause and effect applies to many situations. Know that you did not cause your parents depression nor can you cure it. Pick up a book on co-dependence, it will answer all of your questions. Good luck and hang in there okay?
2007-03-27 11:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by john c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally, if a parent is depressed and hasn't gotten treatment for it, it will add stress to the teenager's life. Too much stress, like work, school, and family problems put into one, and make depression in the teenager, but when these problems are fixed, the teenager will be less depressed. Of course, not all teenagers with depressed parents will be depressed, either because the parent has gotten treatment, or because the teenager has a positive outlook (which can be hard to keep for anyone).
2007-03-27 18:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will affect you but you can deal with it. I have a problem with depression. Some days it is better than other days. Just be there and help to support them, even if it seems they don't care( part of depression) they really do. I don't know how old you are but I would ask someone in your area that could help you to understand. Depression isn't like a cold.. you can't catch it. Talk to a counselor or preacher. Understanding is half of your problem solved. Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 18:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Glenda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The House environment pl ayes a big roll on kids. Depressed parents will have a negative influence on the teenager.
2007-03-27 18:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by baniban2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being the depressed mother of three who used to be teenagers I understand what they go through, depending on their own personality. They feel responsible, helpless, scared of possibly losing the parent, confused because they don't know how to handle the parent or what to say, and last angry because they suffer for no fault of their own. If you are the teen or know the teen; you are not responsible!!!! They are the grown-up.
2007-03-27 18:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by letaican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the specific situation and teenager, i could have varying effects. if you're worried, try talking to said parent or a doctor. it sounds old and corny, but in this situation, the best thing may be to ask a trusted adult.
good luck : 3
2007-03-27 18:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Rain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No rules every one is different. A lot of it can depend on how the other parent is. My partner is depressed and suicidal. My son copes with this as he has my full support. He knows and understands his Mum is ill. He is losing respect for her now she lashes out at him when things get too much. He is moody when he is around her for any length of time but soon snaps out of it when he spends time with me.
2007-03-27 18:11:15 · answer #7 · answered by Iknownothing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that would depend on how the parent behaves. Does the parent still parent or is the teenager left to his or her own devices.
2007-03-27 18:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be very depressing for the teen & it's hard not to be since it's your parent. If the parent isn't under a doctor's care for depression, he/she should be & right away.
2007-03-27 18:08:03 · answer #9 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the depressed parent might've passed down that lovely trait to the kid, and it may kick in during the fun teenage years.
2007-03-27 18:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋