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How can I make my dad understand that im depressed?

He won’t understand the help that im getting and he is trying to say these people are putting weird thoughts in my head.He is really mad,although I tried to explain to him that im happy with the help im getting..and he was like oh good luck with that sarcastically and walked off.I mean this is retarted.My mom understands but he can’t.And he doesn’t want me alone with MY therapist..She is a woman who is married and just had a baby..so I don’t know whats going on in his head.

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Answer #1

Umm, well keep doing what your doing, going to good therapy, and talking things out. Sometimes it takes time for other’s- even those who love you very much to understand and accept things like this. Just take a deep breathe (which is what my dad always tells me when i’m upset) and let things work themselves out. It might be difficult for him to deal with the fact that his daughter is depressed -it’s okay, we are all humans, and we all make mistakes. However, i’m proud of you, your doing the right thing- are going to therapy, and are open and talk about your depression. -Keep up the good work, hopefully overtime your dad can become a little more understanding and in return more open towards you. :)

Answer #2

thannnks.

Answer #3

Your welcome.

Answer #4

There is no way to make hime belief such thing if he has his mind set on what he thinks and nothing else, nothing will change that. my dad does not believe in therapist, he sais the same thing as your dad almost, he thinks that somehow therapist have this magic thing to make you think what they want and they make you go crazy. But if you got your mom’s sopport here that’s good, I don’t think your dad can go into theraphy with you because it’s private? I think but I’m not sure tough. Meaby you can try explaining to him or show him how you were before theraphy and how better you are after?

Answer #5

OH, I Babe- I hope it works out for you… Just keep on fighting, I know you can do it. Happy Holidays, M.

Answer #6

ummm…thanks.you too.

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