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One time I went out and tried to get help.... but then I got yelled at by my parent (father) and my mom and dad both think it is for attention. then my sister just thought I was full if myself. so how do I get real help without any one in my family knowing?

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katieann1218 years ago

I have already done those... it's not helping at all..

Sclarkstone8 years ago

Hi katieann, it's weird but my family reacted in the same way. My sister stopped talking to me because if it. You reach out and you get shunned and shouted out. I've found that it's because they don't know how to react or help so they freak out.

What else have you tried?

Sam.x

katieann121• in reply toSclarkstone8 years ago

I have tried going to the school. Online and apps and etc

Sclarkstone• in reply tokatieann1218 years ago

How about your doctor?

katieann121• in reply toSclarkstone8 years ago

That won't work

Sclarkstone• in reply tokatieann1218 years ago

How come? Doctor can open options like Councelling, peer support groups and if needed, medication

katieann121• in reply toSclarkstone8 years ago

My parents would know which causes a major problem...

katieann1218 years ago

I don't talk to anyone

justanotherperson8 years ago

I'm in a similar situation. I can't get help as long as I live with my parents because they don't think mental illnesses are real and that people who suffer from them do it for attention. If anyone can give this thread a helpful reply, that'd be amazing. I'd be so grateful

katieann121• in reply tojustanotherperson8 years ago

That's the same and with me. Sadly I don't really have any advice...

Sclarkstone• in reply tojustanotherperson8 years ago

My parents are the same, very traditional and think that we should hide all emotions and just get on with it. That's ok though, in a way, I'm glad they have not had to experience the darkness that mental health issues bring.

You don't need your parents permission to get help though. If you go to your doctor your parents won't be informed. Your doctor will be able to give you options.

Do you work/attend school? If you talk to your line manager/ tutor they will be able to point you in the direction of your work/school councellor. Everything is confidential.

Hope that helps

katieann121• in reply toSclarkstone8 years ago

My parents would be the ones taking me to the doctor... since I'm 16 bout to be 17 in two months... I go to school. I know everything is confidential... it's just difficult...

katieann1218 years ago

No I'm not considered an adult... 18 is... my parents would have to be the ones to take me to the doctor since I'm a minor...

ADAAadmin28 years ago

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