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I was diagnosed with clinical depression over two years ago... The entire time between then and now, my parents believe I don't actually have depression and I'm using it as an excuse to get anti-depressants, which they believe is addictive...
Your parents sound like the kind of people that would make you depressed in the first place.
They're probably in denial...also, if they're older parents...the older generation doesn't really accept things like that...So, Normal. :( I'm sorry, good luck with feeling better!
..Ps No matter how bad it seems now, just know that they ARE your parents and they DO love you, even if they don't nessecarily understand you.
Normal, i guess. People don't understand a mental disorder like depression if they've never been through it, so they assume it's either an excuse or that "you'll get over it". They should look into it or have your doctor tell them about it. A depressed person may not even show any symptoms at all, and actually appear happy and sociable to others. Though your parents are right, antidepressants ARE addictive, they should be given if absolutely necesary, but if you're taking them under the supervision of a qualified doctor, you should be ok.
Wow. There are a lot of assholes around. Anyway, I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor (the one that prescribes you the ante-depressants) and bring your parents along. That way your parents can hear directly from your doctor who is a trained professional that you actually do have a diagnosed mental illness and that anti depressants are the right treatment for you. Contrary to what many people think, anti-depressants aren't addictive. You don't need to increase the dose to get the same effect and don't have cravings for them when you stop taking the medication.
I understand what you are going through as I myself have depression. I hope things get better for you soon! Take care :)
People on this site are very uneducated in some regards. Actually, anti-depressants are said to be non-addictive. This isn't really true though, because your brain will not function normally if you decide to up and quick the drug. The brain eventually works up a tolerance to the substance and will lack in serotonin if you quit. I mean, I would have to say that means it's addicting. I've been on multiple SSRIs and they are definitely addictive. Over time, the drug loses its effect also, you would most likley have to up the dose. Getting off of these meds can be hell. It is known as SSRI discontinuation syndrome. Not to mention the plethora of side effects associated with the drugs. Do some research before or ask your psychiatrist. I'm not talking out of my ass.
Even though we live in modern times, there are a lot of people that are bias against issues pertaining to mental health. I'm surprise that they allowed you to see a therapist. Another thing that it probably is is denial. For instance, my filter was in denial about me being suicidal/depressed (Though, there's a chance that they lied then therapist about this...). Certain family members are still in denial about my brain health despite me giving them enough facts to disapprove their idiocy.
That sucks. I had that problem. When I was a teen I told my mom I needed to see a psychiatrist and she laughed at me. I was so depressed. I told her again and she laughed at me again.
I'm doing fine as an adult but I have to spend 175$ a week on therapy. Try talking to a guidance counselor or another adult, someone who cares enough to be supportive of you.
anti-depressants aren't addictive & don't get you high. show them info. they're idiots & they're ridiculous behavior's probably why you're depressed anyway. agree have your dr tell them. what are you on?
It's hard for people to understand depression when they don't have it. That's why people like Trismegistus make stupid and ignorant comments like that.
I would talk to them and bring them to the next appointment you have so they can try and understand how you feel and what you're going through.
Well see now that's an issue, since I've heard two different stories about anti depressants and their addictive qualities... I've heard they are, and that they weren't addictive...
They are your parents. And they don't want to hear the fact that their adorable once 5 year old who didn't have a care in the world has depression. It's just denial.