HOW TO TELL YOUR PARENTS- SUICIDAL THOUGHTS.

If you're reading this you are most likely having suicidal thoughts, First of all well done. Realising you need to tell somebody you're feeling this way is a big step, it takes time but things will get better.

HOW I TOLD MY PARENTS.
For me it was a very tricky situation, I was in an argument with my dad and we were screaming in each others faces blah blah blah. I then screamed That no one understands me and don't understand what was going through my head, I was having a panic attack at this point as I realised I need to tell them more than anything. They left my room and I continued to panic, Half an hour later my mum came into my room crying her eyes out, as was I. She asked me a few questions and then she asked 'Are you having suicidal thoughts, please be honest with me' I cried my eyes out and she got the hint, she hugged me tight and assured me everything was going to be okay. I was relieved she acted this way as I thought she would say I was over reacting.
 Since telling my mum I am on the waiting list for a councillor at CAHMS, Talk to a school councillor when i'm feeling down at school, Regular checks with my doctor to see if there are any meds I need.
 
I know my situation was different to most of yours but there ARE ways to tell them firstly I will explain why you should tell them.

You should tell you're parents as they can help you and give you a shoulder to cry on, they will stick by you regardless, they don't want to lose you and will do anything they possibly can to assure that they wont lose you.

WAYS TO TELL YOUR PARENTS.

Write a note explaining what is happening and why you're afraid to tell them face-to-face. Leave it somewhere only they will find it whitest you're sleeping or out the house, they will come and talk to you but its for you're own good.

Tell a friend. By telling a friend you are assuring them that you need help, she may contact you're parents and show concern for you or state you are struggling to tell you're parents.

Tell another family member. By doing this they will feel the need to tell you're parents as they will help just as much.

I hope this post has encouraged you to tell someone, no one deserves to suffer in silence, ESCPICALLY if you're thinking about ending your life.

Thank you for reading, Stay safe.
Rachel x

Dealing with Depression.

So today I've taken the day off school as my mood has been extremely low, I thought I'd do a mini post about how to deal with depression.
There are 3 things I think are the key points of to how to deal with this disorder, here they are.
Accept your illness.
Depression IS an illness, people may say 'Today I'm so depressed' but there is a humungous difference between having a bad day and being depressed. Don't be afraid to speak up about it, Your disorder makes you unique!

Don't suffer in silence.
This is a hard one. I know it's hard to speak up about what you're going through to family or friends, especially if its Major depression but there are many support groups out there. Councillors are there to help you and everything is confidential.

Seek help.
If you are reading this because you think you may have depression, make sure you see you're doctor and explain what is going on. This is a big step and it may upset you but it's good to be sure you have the illness than be unaware.