How do I tell my parents I'm depressed?
My dad suspects I'm depressed, and wants to put me in a psychiatric hospital. I told my mom that I'm not depressed, though. However, a friend recommends I come clean and tell them the truth, but ask for a psychologist instead. How should I go about telling them? I've been hiding it for over two years now, and I'm suicidal and I self-harm. I'm also becoming anorexic. I really don't know how to go about this....
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i wrote my parents a hand written letter telling them things ive noticed and how i feel, it reall clicked with them when i wrote it so clearly and emotionally.
You need to tell them you need help.
If you don't feel you can talk to them about it, try a short note.
Ask for their support and mention that you want to stay with them as you get through this rather than be hospitalised.