Just got diagnosed, not happy about it. (Hugs?)

spiffykt · 02-08-2007, 04:45 AM

So I just got diagnosed with depression. Kind of saw that one coming, but I'm still not really happy about it.

My parents are of the opinion that this is The Answer after all the "I don't know why I'm feeling so down" crap. They really want me to go on medication, even though I've been feeling a LOT better lately and am really, really opposed to the idea of taking medicine.

I have a whole list of reasons why I shouldn't have to get pills or something on my computer, but I haven't been able to print it out... I mean, I promised my parents I would go along with whatever happened next because they're so relieved that we can finally DO something and whatever, but I really am feeling so much better and the idea of having to take medicine is just scary and stressful to me. But I don't want to argue with my parents or anything, either.

Any advice?

behindblueyes · 02-08-2007, 07:13 AM

Well ultimately taking the medication is your choice and yours only. Nobody can force it down your throat. Your parents seem like they just want what is best for you and want you to feel better. Is there a way that you can calmly explain to them about the anxiety that you have about the medication? Sometimes people don't need the medicine in order for them to feel better, sometimes therapy is enough. It really just depends on the person. So is it possible that you come to some agreement like that? That since you really have been feeling better that you just want to do counselling without the medication to try before looking into the medication as an option?

I hope that an agreement can be made to make the situation a bit better and less stressful for you. Remember that this is your life, and you need to decide ultimately how to live it, no one else will be able to do that for you.

Take Care and I hope things work out
PM box is always open
x Kate

LostForWords · 02-08-2007, 12:13 PM

I had the opposite problem When I finally got diagnosed after my parents put my mood down to mew just being a "miserable cow" they didn't want me to go on the medication I was recommended.
I just explained to them, calmly, that it was my choice and I wanted to give it a try. So if you just explain to your parents why you don't want to go on the meds it might help them to understand you better. As behindblueyes says, maybe try just councilling to begin with. It may be that you don't need to take any pills.