My parents won't take me to therapist?

[Anonymous]

Here's my story...
I think I'm suffering from depression past few months... I checked on internet... Many symptoms match with mine...

Now the problem is that when I tell this to my parents they say that I am overreacting... I don't need to see a therapist... I'm being unnecessarily negative... And that I should be strong and not sissy. So they won't take me to a therapist...
I live with them and I am not working... (I'm from India)
What should I do? Pleaseee help

[Mega_illuminati]

The problem is, internet is not a reliable place. If will be very difficult to convince your parents just based on what you have seen on net.

Go to your regular doctor with your parents, explain him your situation, let him analuze you and if he really finds ghe symptoms, he will ask your parents to take you to therapist.

Also, if you are in a university, lot of universities have student councelors. Who can help you with this. Talk to them and see what happens.

[matze1099]

Your age shows that you are 18-24 which means that you are probably old enough to know if you are suffering from depression and if you are sure about it you can go to a therapist on your own without your parents right?

[Asker]

As I said, I live with them and I don't work... so they pay for my expenses... They won't pay for therapist's expenses

[matze1099]

Ok so it is on you... when you think that you need him you probably have to work somewhere to get some money or tell your parents how serious you are about that

[matze1099]

They won't say no after they've seen hoe serious you are about it

[Blonde401]

Try and talk to help things online like 7 cups of tea and others. At the end of the day I didn't get to go to a therapist until I was in my mid twenties and I've had depression, anxiety and severe insomnia all my life. You have to find ways to cope and get through it. Talk to people who will listen, take good care of yourself mentally and physically. You can't force your parents to get you a therapist unfortunately.

[Blonde401]

Other idea is to get a job and pay for it yourself as I've just seen your age group.

[EmpatheticLady]

Can you visit your regular doctor otherwise, say it's for a check-up, and then tell him or her what's going on? Perhaps your doctor can recommend something until you can save up to pay for your own expenses.

[grace___]

It seems that your parents are very close-minded and if they won't TAKE you to one, try finding a therapist online.

I could try talking to you if you need a little bit of help as well ❤️

[youngZavage]

i hope this will be helpful but if you need someone to talk and can't go to the therapist you should go on the site 7cups its a site where there are listiner who take tests and are licensed for certain departments like anxiety depression or breakups
maybe that can help

[dumbdad99]

take yourself.
"there's no history of mental illness in our family! and there never will be!"
don't rely on your parents for mental health issues. it is a reflection of their own self image and you going to a mental healthcare provider "says" they failed.
if you're in college, go to the health office.

[Anonymous]

What t I recommend is not to go for therapist. I shave seen such a case... My mother too had suffered from depression... It's awful and situation becomes worse after consulting doctor and having medicine... Because eoncs to take such medicine ur go into need an cravtof that Medici e...

This would spool your life
... my suggestion is that either you should solve the problem that's making u depressed or to start playing game...

This would definitely boost hormone level leading to less in depression...

Further it depends on you... I have seen what happens and how it affects life after starting medicine...

[mrinalashesh007]

Your an adutl.. so you don't need any parent's permission.. the only issue is the therapist fees.. which can be taken care of by your friends.. or others whom you rely upon.. talk to the school teachers and make them aware about your situation..

[Red_Arrow]

Tell your regular doctor. He or she will ask you some questions and then tell you if it sounds like you may have depression and need to be seen for that. Your parents will have a harder time arguing against the diagnosis of a doctor.

[sarath1997]

hi friend me too from India... and talk is what you need to over come depression... doctors are secondary option so help yourself go and talk to people...😊

[singlebee]

Your parents think it is some kind of mental disorder for which the society will think bad about you and such... I know I am Indian myself...
I know we have close minded people over here...

I think your parents don't love you

[johndoer]

India... I have online friends who from India. They all said that Indian parents are very conservative and manipulative. If you can save up some money, try to go alone. Good luck!

[Justinaveragedude]

Depression sucks, and when people don't understand it is really hard to get them to listen. High schools and colleges will have councilors who might be able to help you get your parents to understand.

[awesometjgreen]

my parents do the same, I tried telling a doctor i was depressed but my mom butt in and told the doctor I was just feeling bad today. I don't know what to tell you, I would look up some home remedies

[Cody01]

Depression or sadness. Depression is like a medical condition and your sad for no reason at all.

[red07net]

well most of the parents say that. I am a psychopath and my parents still deny it. so it normal. talk to you school or office therapist and ask that person to convey it to the parents

[Alex308]

you should tell them that it's just for safety reasons to make sure that you don't have depression

[eagle1951]

see if there's a clinic that you can go to. some are free

[Woodlandgnome]

If you have a school counselor, consult him/her.