How can you tell your parents that you may have a depression problem?

I would just like to know a way to approach my parents that i may have a depression problem and that i need help.How can you tell your parents that you may have a depression problem?
Don't tell your parents. I've tried that and it doesn't help. Tell your friends instead because they won't smother you with unneeded affection and treat you like a little kid.How can you tell your parents that you may have a depression problem?
it's hard i know. i though/think i have OCD... and i'm depressed. i told my parents i thought i had OCD.. and they laughed and told me and thought it was a joke. after pestering them my dad finally said i would grow out of it. i bugged my mom about getting an appointment with the psychiatrist and finally got one.





you could maybe just go to the school counseler. or tell your parents that you want to go to the psychiatrist or a therapist, when they ask you why tell them you think you're depressed. it's always easier for me to have them ask the questions instead of me telling them the whole thing.





good luck to you!
well you walk up to them and tell them that you don't feel good . and when they ask what is wrong tell them..? really simple and once they know what you are talking about they will get you the help that you need.


parents do listen it is the kids that don't come and talk to us..


we can't do anything unless we know that there is a problem.


so just tell them.. they can get you on some meds or find out the reasons that you are feeling the way that you feel.


like in any of your future relationships you have to communicate


learn it now and it will be easy later on in life also.
carefully, i don't know your parents, i know that some may seriously overreact. i never had to tell my parents, they kind of just figured it out, and now they are okay with it... parents seem to have a need to cure their kid's ailments (naturally) so hopefully they are supportive and all...





don't get your friends involved, they usually won't understand and it usually just makes it worse (i found it annoying)
Go to their room at night knock on the door and go in and tell them. That would be the most private way. In the living room when they are watching tv, turn it down and tell them you want to talk. There are many times, you choose which one. There is no shame in having a problem.
Ask them if you can sit down and talk to them. Then tell them that you think you are depressed and why and that you think you need to see a professional.
just tell your parents upfront, most parents are really caring and wants to know what is happening in their child's life that could be upsetting them. Parent are normally understanding and will seek the help that you need.
Just tell your parents that you think you may have a depression problem. Back it up with what seems to indicate that. Tell them you may need help. If they don't accept that, tell them what help you think might help you and why.
Be upfront and honest with them. tell them how you are feeling and what you are thinking. Then ask to see a professional. If they don;t like the idea, then you will need to speak with a professional at school to get the help you seem to be seeking. i hope your parents listen and help you.
i went thru this 2 years ago. I didnt know how to tell them either.


But one day we were in the car (my mom %26amp; i) and she asked me why i was so moppy all the time. I didnt mean to tell her like i did but it just blurted out. Out of nowhere i said i was depressed.


So its doesnt matter how u say it, just say it.