diagnosed by doctor and I have a problem

I was officially diagnosed by the doctor today with depression, she is putting me on citalopram and wants me to come back in 3 weeks to see how I am doing.

She also gave me the number of 2 counselors to call Monday and see about setting up an appointment with one of them.

Now to the big problem. When my mom saw the prescription in my hand I had to lie to her about what it is for, my parents will both make a big thing over this, when I told them last week the doctor thought I was depressed my dads responce was "yeah thats there excuse for everything" and my mom rolled her eyes..I also have nobody to watch my son so how am I suppose to go to counseling? I mean sure my parents watch him but they will want to know where I am going so what the heck am I suppose to tell them? I do feel like I need counseling and I feel it will help me alot so I do really want to go

Sorry to hear that...I totally agree with Karen. Your health is too important. And I am proud of you for taking care of yourself!
Good luck!

Hugs

thanks for the replies, sorry it took so long to respond I was without internet. I am unsure if they have a place to watch the kids but I am going to check when I call tomorrow , if not I guess I will just have to have him bring his gameboy or cd player and have him sit there with his headphones on.