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Need Help Telling My Dad About Depression…

I’ve been reading up and trying to understand and I seem to have all the symptoms. I don’t know how it’s supposed to feel and I’m just at a loss. I’ve been sad for years, things just seem to be going downhill and I’m afraid that I’ll do something eventually that I’ll regret. I tried telling my dad once, but he laughed at me. As if it was impossible. He told me that I didn’t know what depression was and that I couldn’t have it. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. I can’t really relate to any of my friends, I’ve lost interest in school, honestly I don’t see the point in going anymore. It’s not much better at home either, I dread going there. Neither of my parents live with me and my grandma could care less what happened to me. There’s absolutely no one I can talk to about these things and I’m just fed up.

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J.N Location unknown offline Verified User (8 months, 2 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 399 #
An Undisclosed Location | 3 weeks, 2 days ago (15 minutes after post)

Your dad is from a different generation where the only sort of illness is one you can visibly see, he is stuck in his own little world & that is very common of the older generation.
Have you seen your doctor or anyone else about this? If not, i think you should do.
This is always a good place for ppl to talk that have difficulty talking to ppl close to them.

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3 weeks, 2 days ago (31 minutes after post)

Have you tried a school counselor? Maybe a teacher that you trust? I know it’s hard, trust me i know, but you have to get help if you need it. It’s not just in your head, and it isnt just a phase. There are people you can talk to. If there is no one you can see face to face, there are lots of hotlines you can call. Different 1-800 numbers if you’re feeling suicidal or just can’t take it anymore. DONT WAIT.

1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

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An Unknown Location | 3 weeks, 2 days ago (32 minutes after post)

I suffer with depression, partly because i have bi-polar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder, so I know what you are feeling. Trust me - I know how deep it can really hurt.

Seek help, seek professional help, the first time I spoke to someone it was my doctor, I thought I was being silly going in and complaining because I felt so down, but she gave me a little she to fill in to see if i ticked the boxes and offered me so much help from there.

As for talking to your dad, I would love to help you, but only you know your parents, just like only I know my parents, it’s hard, I must admit, I have never actually spoke to my mum about it, becasue I can’t.

I hope you do tell your dad, but please seek help from a professional. I know people whine about depression alot, but it’s not something to be just dismissed, it can be very serious.

If you ever want to just talk, message me, Ill be here and I’ll do all I can to help you.

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An Undisclosed Location | 3 weeks, 2 days ago (1 hour, 20 minutes after post)

I understand where you a coming from, I have depression myself. I would strongly suggest that you talk with a school nurse or counselor. Tell them about not having an adult to help support you in getting treatment, and they should be able to help you handle it better. Best to trust your self and do what you need to get some kind of help, Good luck :)

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An Unknown Location | 3 weeks, 1 day ago (22 hours, 27 minutes after post)

Thank You Everyone

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