You're not on a bad path. You're not mad. Depression is a medical condition where the chemicals and receptors in your brain are not functioning as they should. Stop having conversations with your parerts. Say hello and good bye and that's it. They don't get it, don't care to, and people like that never will.

Seek help with a therapist and psychiatrist if you haven't already. And no matter how long it takes, take the time to get well so you can work or go to school or do whatever you need to do to move out of your parent's home. But get your condition under control first as best you can. Working or going to school with depression unchecked is like dragging and anvel up a mountain. There's nothing wrong with you.

I am sorry your parents aren't supportive. It could be that they just don't know how to help you and aren't sure where to start. It could also be that they really don't care. Don't let that stop you from getting the help you need. You have an entire support system here and other people in your life that will root for you to win!!! Do you and forget those who don't care.

On a side note you could put pamphlets and other materials about depression to educate your parents??

Thank you guys for these amazing words , they will help me so much , they let me now that I'm not alone in this struggle . Hugs

It's hard for those that don't suffer depression to understand it. The best thing is to reach out to those that do understand. We can give suggestions and be a shoulder to lean on. Don't keep it to yourself you are not alone.

Thanks Dawn76 i really appreciate your words . Hugs

Anna depression isn't easy for anyone especially those who suffer. And as we may not fully understand depression still depression has effected so many innocent lives.

But just the same those who've never experienced depression or even been around depression it makes it even more so difficult for them to possibly understand what it is we go through.

And as many see us as being overly emotional they fail to realize depression is in fact a real illness, a chemical imbalance in the brain which is no one's fault and without help can become worst.

Anna if you feel your symptoms of depression increasing you need to get help.

If you can't get through to your parents perhaps you can talk to your school counselor or family doctor so that they can communicate with your parents on your behalf.

And if your emotions become too out of hand you can always call any crisis help line you can look up on the internet for extra support.

But main thing is you can not ignore your emotional wellbeing and you don't have to suffer alone.

Thanks for your advice i'll talk because i have since 2009 suffering in silence . The day that i took the decision to talk with my parents they told me that i don't need a doctor