Lost for what to do

[Brandysgirl]

This is my first post but i found this website when i was looking for help to try and help my parents understand my depression and anxiety. I dont know what to say to them to help them understand what I am going through.

[Agora1]

Brandysgirl, Welcome to our support site. Your post is one that all of us wish there

was an answer to. Getting family and friends to understand our emotional struggles

and pain is more than difficult unless they have been through it themselves.

Being that it's your parents who you want to understand, I would suggest they come

with you to your therapist/psychiatrist just once. Maybe a professional explaining

it to them and how important it is to have their support will help.

Meanwhile, I'm so glad you found this community. It is your safe place to be where

you will never be judged, you'll be understood and we will support you. This is a very

caring group of men and women who can feel your pain. xx

[Brandysgirl in reply to Agora1]

Thank you very much for your support. I made an appointment last night with my counselor for the 8th because it was the only time I could get in to see her.

[Agora1 in reply to Brandysgirl]

Good for you. Taking that first step forward is important.

We will still be here to help you through. Let us know how

it goes with your counselor. Good Luck xx

[kateba in reply to Brandysgirl]

I hope it goes well and I hope your folks go along. Like was said, it's just impossible for someone who doesn't have these problems to understand them, I've told my friend don't even try to understand it. At this site you will find folks who can truly empathize. Take advantage of this support. You can talk about anything to us.