How do I tell them?

Question:

I have been very upset for a while now. I over react about the stupidest things, such as I cry if I spill milk and things like that. I have also been considering suicide. I am very worried about myself and looked up the symptoms of different types of depression. I found out that there is a chance that I have bipolar dissorder, but I am too afraid to tell my parents. Help?

Answers:
I would not self diagnose. Only a trained professional can tell if you have Bipolar disorder.

You might have depression, or you might be a typical moody teenager.

If you are concerned, tell your parents you would like to see a psychiatrist or a PhD pyschologist who can help you with your problems.

just tell them before it gets worse

don't be afraid to tell them. Even if it's hard for them to take.Its never ok for someone to hold something like that in

I know why you're afraid to tell your parents, because I was once in that position myself. You need to realize though that your parents care about you and want you to be better.

If you're still afraid to tell them, confide in someone else - a close family friend, a grandparent, a friend of yours - and ask them to be present when you tell your parents. That way you'll have someone their "on your side" so to speak, who knows how worried you are about this and can help your parents see that you're serious about this.

Tell your family. They would much rather help you then to have to find your dead body. Seriously. These people love you (probably more than you do yourself right now). Trust that and let them know whats going on in your life. Not only will they continue to love and support you, you may find that it could bring you closer together. But if nothing else do it for yourself. You deserve the healthiest and happiest life you can possibly live. Good Luck.

Search bipolar disorder on the web, an excellent resource is http://www.psycheducation.org
If your parents are reasonable people, they will want to help you.

If you provide them with the information you find and show them how it compares with your symptoms, I am sure they will see that you get help.

Bipolar disorder is prevalent in children and mid teens are the prime time when it can be diagnosed .

It is often misdiagnosed, for ADD and or conduct disorders, so it is important to find a qualified mental health professional.

The sooner you are accurately diagnosed the sooner you can get your life on track and avoid life long problems.

I wish you all the best and you may feel free to contact me at karen@comfortyourheart.com.

don't hesitate to tell your family. they are the best to help you, plus, you do not have time to lose!
if you find it really difficult to talk to them, ask a friend, another family member that you trust, or even your GP. but do it as soon as you can. good luck

Maybe you could go to a counselor at your school ( sorry I am assuming your school age) but if so maybe the counselor could get everybody together to talk.The counselor can be your support and help explain things to your folks.

Happened to me once, worked out ok

show them the research you found. let that be the window for your chance to sit down and talk with them. or you could share this with a grandparent...some one you trust... or call 1-800-759-0700.killing your self is not the the answer, honey their has to be at least one person you feel comfortable enough to talk too...keep sharing what your feeling, hold nothing back, don't bottle it up, let it go...throw that negativity away as best as you can...take that first step and tell somebody...make that call its toll free.it will help, honest it will...

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