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.
Is it normal for my parents to believe I don't have depression?
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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.