Depression and Family?

Maybe they're new to this? And I know you have a depression but you can minimize it...I mean I can already tell your always upset lass and that aint good for you...you need to go out and have fun because life is too short to be distressed and upset...Go out with friends...yeah your diagnosed with depression, not cancer...so enjoy your teenage late year and have no regrets :)-Laters x

To deal with an emotion is to observe where it is coming from you have seen that it is a thought that is from the past that is causing you to feel this way. So If I observe myself I can get to the bottom of this. what does it mean to observe? That means I'm not condemning, suppressing, denying the emotion when I try to be something or than what I'm experiencing the pain occurs or the pain continues. In these little conflicts with self, dispersion of energy happens this energy is vital to solve other problems and this problem at hand. So can I observe myself from moment to moment? and see that when I talk to my dad these images(remembrances) occur or when I'm just sitting by myself doing whatever it may be the images occur. I can start to notice these images and I can remind myself by saying image (in my head) every time these images pop up. With this I can see that these thoughts are irrelevant to the present for how can I actually have a relationship with another if I can't see him as he is. So emotions can not be escaped only completely felt to try to escape into anything is to continue the confusion and to increase the emotion. So I stay with the emotion. With all this it is up to you do not take my word completely accepting or denying but see if it works for you using it as a mirror. If it is not done by the self then there is dependency and no real learning. It is a discovery by one own self. Much love and may peace be upon you. <3

It can be hard for parents to accept that their children are depressed, or having problems, especially when they can't understand why it's happening. Try keeping that in mind, your parents do mean well, they just don't quite know the best way to react to the situation or what they should do about it. I would guess they feel a bit helpless as well.
I would suggest grabbing a pen and paper, and write it all down in a letter to your parents, all your thoughts and feelings, how you feel and how their actions affect you. That way, you can get it all out without interruptions. And you can use it as a tool to help you talk to your parents, or even just read it out loud to them.

I know how you feel and it is very unfortunate that your parents don't understand. Depending upon the age of your parents they may be from the generation that wasn't as knowledgeable about mental illness. My Dad, whom I love dearly, just can't seem to get where I am coming from. It is a constant source of conflict between us. One day I accused him of hating me for my depression and he said he doesn't hate me...he just doesn't understand me. I have thought about that a lot since then. I could see how he doesn't understand as he have never sufferred from it. I can see how sometimes I may seem irrational. I do think it is helpful to look at things from their angle and maybe adjust how you communicate with them. I am starting to learn to explain my feelings more and explain how his reaction factors into that. I also tell him what I need from him to help. Often times he is just upset because he doesn't know what to do. So I tell him. I will preface by saying - I just want you to listen, offer encouragement and give me a hug. Keep the conversation going. Don't hide, don't try to downplay it. Be real and upfront with them. Depression is very real and they need to deal with it. Lots of love and hope it works out!

What are your plans for the future? Are you planning to move out someday?I suggest you really think about your future, and make your own plans without involving your parents. They don't seem like they are going to be helpful or encouraging.Are you going to college? If so, you can take out a student loan and move out.