dear MikaelaB, thank you so much for replying back to us.
You have your mum who seems very concerned for you, and we have to remember that today is far different than when your mum grew up.
I remember when my grandma used to say to me that she would hate to be bringing children up these days, and that was 45 years ago or there about, and even now the elderly people in their 80's say exactly the same, and it follows on, as I will be saying it in 25 years time, if I make it.
My Dad was a GP up until he was 90 and his mind was like a young man, but he never believed that I had depression back in the 90's, and for some reason questioned it, but my brother 2 years older told him to organise me to see a psychiatrist, and this is when the ball started to begin.
You see back their days depression wasn't really recognised, as they were told to get on with life after a kick up the bum, so it's a new territory for them, but it's something very important for them to understand how the world has changed and also to know exactly what is happening to you now, this is the real box n dice.
Depression is a real concern world wide, it doesn't matter how much money you have, colour or race or sociology of the position you are in, it will strike when ever it wants, and without any indication and what Nes has said about getting the information from BB on depression would be a terrific idea for your mum to read.
When I say this please believe me as I know it's so true, that your doctor will not be shocked one bit when you tell her 'that your not feeling well', they are there to help you.
Your mum will know that you are not happy or lost your brightness so she may asked questions, but you have to explain to her that you can only take a short period of time with her asking questions, because this is what depression does to us, we can't be hammered with question after question, we need TIME OUT. L Geoff. x
