I've been seeing a shrink for the past few months, I had been seeing him near 2 years ago but I stopped cause he thought things had been worked out (It was alot for ocd stuff back then). I'm 17 now. I've been feeling more depressed, I just had a really bad night a few days ago where I just kept thinking how easy it would be to od on some pills in my drawer, but i feel asleep. I've had suicide thoughts b4, not this bad I think. I've been getting worse for a few months now (I even dropped out of my 11th grade, couldn't take it) & I've been kinda on & off suicidal in those months, but it's getting worse now i think. Everything just feels like crap. Should I tell him? Will he tell my parents or the gov or what? I don't want to go to a 78 hr place, but I'm getting desperate. I've told my mom (like 5 times since 5th grade) about this stuff & cutting (why I was diagnosed depressed & started sessions 3 yrs ago) she didn't do much, but it's not like my parents are totally clueless. Help?
2007-04-02 22:29:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Depressed? Mostly chemical imbalances, but also issues with family and friends, which leads into the suicide thing. Feeling they don't really think something is wrong, that I'm just whining and stuff (friends are the worst at this), feeling undervalued, underappreciated, belittled, demeaned, etc. So yeah, just feeling things will never change with family or friends (told family and friends about cutting, suicide stuff, depression, ocd, they don't seem to care about any of it). No one asks me what's up, just feel... alone. And I can't stand the pain that is caused from all of this, stuff like that. Is that detail enough? j/w
2007-04-02 22:49:26 · update #1
Sarah, I agree. High School is not a easy place to survive. I started respecting my brother and sister who both graduated from public school system after I began substitute teaching. Nobody can pay me enough to substitue teach again by the way.
Remember, Sarah, nothing lasts forever and whatever depresses you will pass, too.
We all have reason to be alive and when our time is up, God will call us home. God loves you and He will take care of you if you let Him.
2007-04-02 23:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by hananimsarang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should tell your shrink. Sometimes it's a huge relief to tell someone who will listen. Your mom may not be prepared to handle what you are telling her.
Tell your shrink that you think about it but you aren't actually going to do it right now.
They have better medication these days. You are at an age where you are going through a lot!!! And it takes a toll on the body and the mind. Get some help, try to get back in school (even if it's an alternative program.... just try to finish).
Good luck and take care of yourself.
peace...
2007-04-03 05:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by lizE999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be open and honest with him. After seeing him for 2 years you have built trust with him. Your treatment is private and he is not allowed to discuss it with your parents and this is true especially if you tell him not to do so.
Speak to him it will help.
2007-04-03 05:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you begin to turn your attention towards how you would like things to be, you could be much happier.
You are so free, you may even choose bondage.
I would like to see you choose joy and personal growth.
2007-04-03 05:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by flip33 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
perhaps your mum has not gone through what your going through and she is keeping quiet as she is afraid of saying something uncomfortable.
tell your shrink its his/her job.... ask for confidentiality papers if you don't want your thoughts outside. get a new shrink if you don't trust your current one
2007-04-03 05:48:17 · answer #5 · answered by tripppah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey, could you add a few more details: why are you depressed? why do you feel this way?
2007-04-03 05:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Ash4ElishaCuthbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋