https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/asking-for-help/m-p/599429#M54052 <P>I'm struggling with self hate and depression and want to talk to a professional about it<BR />how do i get the courage to talk to parents about this<BR />i don't know why its so scary but it is&nbsp;<BR />what are some strategies i could try</P> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:50:01 GMT TigerTheDog 2024-09-10T06:50:01Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/asking-for-help/m-p/599429#M54052 <P>I'm struggling with self hate and depression and want to talk to a professional about it<BR />how do i get the courage to talk to parents about this<BR />i don't know why its so scary but it is&nbsp;<BR />what are some strategies i could try</P> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:50:01 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/asking-for-help/m-p/599429#M54052 TigerTheDog 2024-09-10T06:50:01Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/asking-for-help/m-p/599431#M54053 <P>Doesnt matter right now that you are scared to talk about it. &nbsp;Your scared and thats that.</P><P>If you told your parents what is the worst thing that could happen . &nbsp;It probably wont be as bad as what you imagine.</P><P>Have you tried writing about it to your parents starting with mum and dad im scared to tell you this so thats why im writing instead of just saying it.</P><P>Or do you have any older adults you feel comfortable in telling your problems &nbsp;to. Grandparents for example or school counsellor if your at school.</P><P>The important thing is for you to find a way of getting this problem out in the open with trusted people in your life.</P><P>Dont give up because you reached out this far to us at beyond blue and that turned out well so maybe try when your ready reach a little further to someone you trust.</P> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:52:28 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/asking-for-help/m-p/599431#M54053 Scared 2024-09-10T07:52:28Z