If you feel like you may be a danger to yourself, tell them that. Tell them you need counseling. Go to the guidance counselor at your school and tell them whats going on and how you feel. Dont give up.

And for the record if you do feel like you may be a danger to yourself try not to feel ashamed about there is a lot of people on this site struggling with self-harm and in some cases suicidalness and we're here to help

Try to keep strong! Hugs! You can message me anytime you wanna talk

I agree with paramore15, if you think you might be a danger to yourself, you need to tell them that, I have dealt with suicidalness myself, I was just in the hospital on Tuesday because of it. Don't worry, we're all here for you, I'm here if you ever need to talk :)

i know exactly how you feel. when i tried to tell my parents about my depression, they brushed it off. they told me it was just a passing phase. they didnt want to believe that anything could go against their perfect little ideal of a life. it took me attempting suicide so them to realize i was serious and even then, they believed the first idiot who told them i was cured. even now, they arent really much help, five years later. as hard as it is, and this might not apply to you or help, but maybe you need to look to someone besides you parents, because chances are they wont want it to be true, so they wont believe it. maybe try talking to another trusted adult, a friend's parent, a teacher, anyone. sorry if this doesnt help much. good luck and if you need to talk, just message me.

I would try the counselor at your school, that's where i first started. My mom has been very supportive of it, once i asked to start therapy, she made an appt. So i dont know exactly what your going through. Maybe try bringing it up to your doctor. Dont do anything stupid/dangerous. I have been cutting for 6 years, several suicide attempts and im only 15.. The scars dont go away, every time i look at my arm it reminds me of my past. Dont do that to yourself. Try writing everything you feel down, that helps me. No one has to see it but you.

Hi :)

i know how hard it is trying to explain, with my mum she puts it down to one thing 'that i need to get over', and doesn't understand why i have given up trying to tell her what's wrong.

Your school can give you support, mine has, and maybe they can help you with the next step to getting better. I dont know how it works where you live (im in England) but im sure that there are support services within the school, who could refer you to other places.

Sitting down with your parents calmly to explain why you feel like you do could help, just remember that they do love you and they do ultimately just want you to be happy and safe.

Always avbailable to chat, much love

Butterflywhite xx

For me, school didn't quite work. (For you it might- it never hurts to try) While telling my mom about my depression, I was sobbing the whole time. She didn't listen. I've had many mental breakdowns and my mother has been a witness to almost all of them. Still, she did nothing. I had to go to the doctor on my own for any one of my parents to notice something was wrong.

I went on this website and almost right away I got help from people on here. If you can't get your mom, dad, friends, or anybody else to listen, remember that there's ALWAYS someone on here that can help you through what you're feeling.

Depression doesn't get better right away. I've been taking medication for 4 months now, and I still have depressed feelings. Just take it step by step.

If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here for you. (And so are many other great people)

I was in the same situation as you, and I promise you that it WILL get better. You can do a lot to try to make sense of your feelings and become happier and healthier while helping your parents to see how you feel.

1. Talk to your doctor, they can connect you with a counselor, find treatments that will work for you and your body, and help you explain your situation to your parents.

2. Surround yourself with people who will understand and support you. Talk to a friend, a trusted adult, a teacher, or extended family members. Remember, be short and to the point when you describe your symptoms. Just be yourself and they will see that, depression or not, you are a great person!

3. Add positive influences to your life. Try a hobby. Do you like to read, play sports, or write? Join a club and meet some new friends. Read inspirational quotes and try not to put yourself down.

4. Educate your parents! There are great sites that explain symptoms of depression (such as the Mayo Clinic) that you can show them.

Don't give up, advocate for yourself, and always be proud of who you are. People are not defined by their mental state, but how they fight back from it and shape their lives. I wish you the best of luck with many hugs and I promise that if you work at it you will start to feel better. Message me anytime you want to talk, day or night! :)

I understand exactly how you feel. My parents believe it is just a rut I am in, and hormones, not to mention their strict religious veiws get in the way of everything, and my mother does not believe half of what I say.
My best advice is to try some breathing excersises when you feel anxious, or like breaking down. Place your hand on your stomach, breathe in slowly with your nose, (your stomach will fill up like a balloon), now let it out slowly through your mouth, allowing all that air to escape out of that 'balloon.'

Stay strong, you got this.

Thanks to everyone who has given me advice. I didn't think anybody cared and you all have proven me wrong. I now speak openly with my parents & therapists about how I feel.