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Posted 10/20/2014 5:45 AM (GMT 0)
Basically I just told my mom I would like to see my doctor and I didn't want to tell her why but she kept begging for me to tell her so I told her it was for mental health issues and she reacted really badly.. she just continued to say "I thought you were okay, why do you keep doing this to me, why do I have such bad luck with you, you're just this way because you stay in your room all day and you keep pushing everyone away." She pretty much got mad at me for it and kept trying to twist it all around so I'd feel bad for her about the situation and now I completely regret telling her.. and I don't really talk to my dad about these things so that wouldn't help..
Posted 10/20/2014 10:38 AM (GMT 0)
She will get over it. Just don't let what she said get to you, ignore it if you can. The depression is causing you to stay in your room, not the other way around. You aren't doing anything to her, it is just her perception of it. You are the one going through it. You push others away when you get depressed, not the other way around with this one too. Please don't blame yourself.

I hope she understands soon. It would be a whole lot easier for you. Just don't let your mom get you down. Talk to a therapist and things will get better.

Welcome to the forum.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/20/2014 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
welcome to the forum.

Go the the doctors anyway!

Most family members do not understand why we are depressed. Parents tend to take it as personal failure of their own some how.
Then it come out as anger towards you.

This is normal. Be as strong as you can and get thee to the doc.!

Peace and strenght.

keep posting we are here to support and listen
Trina
Posted 10/21/2014 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're struggling and that your mom didn't understand. Sometimes when people have never struggled, they say things like your mom did. It may not be out of maliciousness, rather, just not understanding.

You are a very wise & brave person to acknowledge your feelings and want to get help for them. Depression is very treatable. Do what you can to see your doctor and talk to a therapist. A therapist can be your advocate and source to get any referrals you might need.

Hang in there and come here anytime for advice or support. We are a very understanding group of people bc we have been in your shoes before with the struggles of depression.

Sending love-
Lisa
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