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.
Lost for what to do : This is my first... - Anxiety and Depre...
Lost for what to do
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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
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.
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
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.