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Want To Tell My Dad I Have Depression

<div class="ExternalClass5FE0F25E630E4020950D1D4FE88F8172">I want to tell my dad I have depression. I have been having the symptoms of it for almost over a year. I've mentioned some symptoms that I've had that are linked to depression, to him but I've never blatantly said that I had it. Whenever I've talked about it he would just brush it off like it was nothing. I really want help from a therapist but I don't think he would take me seriously. </div>

<div class="ExternalClassAB8F54824C314F8CBCFBF1BE67E4FC39"><div><div class="ExternalClass5FE0F25E630E4020950D1D4FE88F8172">Thank you for reaching out for support, we are sorry to hear that you are going through this with your dad. However, reaching out about this is the first step. We know it can be hard to deal with the feelings you are having and we want you to know that we are here for you. It sounds like you are going through a lot right now but please don’t give up. You deserve to be happy and to have a life that makes you happy. One good thing you can do is develop good coping skills. You can use these to deal with stress in your life. It’s really important when you are feeling upset to take some time to yourself and do some good self-care. That can be doing something as simple as journaling, going for a walk, hanging out with a friend or family member. Pick a time sit down with your dad and try talking to him when you are both calm. It might be a good idea to write your thoughts beforehand. Explain to your dad as calmly as you can why you feel you have depression and what you are hoping for by wanting to go to a doctor. We are including some links below we hope you will find helpful when you read them. <a href="/Pages/tip-depression.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-depression.aspx</a> <a href="/Pages/tip-problem-talking-to-your-parents.aspx" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-problem-talking-to-your-parents.aspx</a> <a href="/Pages/tip-how-to-talk-to-parents.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-how-to-talk-to-parents.aspx</a> If you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out again. Sincerely, LO, Counselor </div></div> </div>

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