My parents are trying to go make me see a psychologist!!?

Question

I don't want to go! My parents have been trying to get me to go for years. I'm sick of being treated like a weirdo, they just can't accept me for who I am. Now my dad set up an appointment and he says he's going to drag me to the shrink. What is wrong with them? And how can I get out of this. Also, i am almost 18 so are they allowed to make me go?

Answer 1

why are they making you go?

Answer 2

What would be wrong with going? If there is nothing wrong with you the psychologist will quickly realize this and inform your parents. If there is something wrong and you just don't realize it, wouldn't you like to fix a problem that might effect your life? This could be a win win situation. Don't let them drag you. Stand up on your own two feet and walk in and see what the story is. You are almost 18 time to start that adult thing.

Answer 3

Ultimately, it is up to you. If you are forced to go, then it probally wouldn't do you a whole lot of good anyway. Why are they trying to convince you to see one, are you depressed, suicidal? If so, then I would recommend seeing some one, but you need to choose who that person is. As I said, if you are forced to do it, it really isn't going to do you any good, you will shut down and resent the persons making you do something you really don't want to do. That being said, if you parents want you to do this, I'm sure it isn't because they want to be mean to you. Our parents know us better than anyone, and they may see something you can't. Unless you think they are trying to hurt you, there would be no harm in going to put their minds at ease, you never know, you may even benefit from it. And if you find you really don't like it after one or two sessions, then tell them so and don't go back. Or, meet them half way and do some family counseling. The old " I will go if you go" thing. Most of our parents only want whats best for us. I wish you all the best of luck.

Answer 4

Why are you so opposed to it? Seeing a psychologist doesn't mean you are crazy or weird. Sometimes, it really helps to talk to a neutral third party about how you feel about yourself, your parents, life in general. I think you will find it a positive experience even if you just go once to satisfy your parents. Understanding yourself better is always a good thing and we all could use someone to talk to that is not a friend or family member. You will be able to let off all of your steam about your parents and the things they do that bug while you are there, so I say go. Give it a try.

Answer 5

Depends on why they are making you go. Maybe it wont be such a bad thing even if you are completely sane or if everything is fine. Plus, you can get to talk to someone about problems in school, love, life, parents...
So you said that they've been trying to get you to go for years, so they probably wont back down any time soon. Plus, they do want whats best for you. The most decent thing you can do now is either sit with your parents and ask them to accept who you are and compromise with them. Or you can try the whole psychologist thing out for a day. Maybe its not as bad as you think.
Either way, sit down and have a decent talk with your parents and share your feelings towards this. Tell them it makes you sad that they can't find it in their hearts to accept who you are, and that it hurts you.

Answer 6

I think going to a psychologist is okay, I went when I was your age (I am only 23). It really isn't that bad (I promise)! The fact that your 18, is a tricky subject. If I remember correctly your parents can't "make" you go. But as a positive side-note, if you do go the psychologist won't be able to tell your parents anything you tell them, since you are of age. If anything go just to piss your parents off, psychologist are very expensive!

Answer 7

Hey. Check this out. Just go. It cant hurt you. And you might just learn something about yourself. Once you are there, you can see for yourself the process. And no one can make you stay. Be open minded. This does not mean that there is something wrong with you. And besides, teenagers go thru so many intense emotions that drive their parents crazy. I know. I drove my parents up the wall. I wish there was a third party to talk to back then.

Answer 8

Let's put it this way the psychologist can't make you talk or say a word, just go, and if you don't want to talk you don't have to. When I was 15, my parents sent me to one, but I never really said a word, we just ended up playing battle ship, and eventually my parents stopped sending me to one, because no progress was ever made. ......But now a few years later, I do need to talk, but I can't, not to anyone about my problem, not my friends, not my family, not to nobody. So think wisely before keeping your mouth shut.

Answer 9

At the age of 18 it is your choice, but will it hurt that bad if you go see the psychologist once and then tell your parent how pointless it was, so they wont make you go again.

If i was in your place, "believe me" I would feel the same, but if my parent were desperate for me to go for years, id just go, get it over and done with and tell my parents they were wrong.

Answer 10

well maybe you need some help..you know what nail the shrink...make him your bytch..that would teach them a lesson...tell the shrink that your dad beat you as a child and watch the reaction on your fathers face..when the police stop over..have fun..with it..tell the shrink that Mel Gibson is god and blame every on Barrack Obama...start wearing tin foil on your head..and keep a dead mouse hanging from you belt buckell and ask the shrink to kiss mickey...

Answer 11

well' yes they can. because you said' almost 18 that means you are not 18 yet. but you should let us know what it is, because we cannot give a very true answer with out knowing what it is, I am afraid to say, because it may be something you need, or it could even save your life, so sorry, I am afraid to give an answer. I cannot be the one to tell you not to go, if you have to have it. sorry