New member and need some advice

[Professorbirch]

Hi everyone, as the title says I'm in a bit of a situation. Currently I'm living in Brisbane with my sister where I'm studying engineering. However I currently have depression and anxiety which only my close friends know about.

My problem is I don't know if I should move back home with my parents back in Townsville and go to uni there. This is mainly because my sister is working full time and has enough time on her plate and I don' want to burden her anymore than I already am

I also don' know how to tell my parents that I have anxiety an depression. It' just so hard to tell them

Sorry if this post doesn't make any sense any help would be appreciated

[geoff]

Hello, Professorbirch, please let me welcome you to the forum.

I'm really sorry that you are suffering from depression/anxiety, but first, can I just ask a couple of questions, nothing too difficult, however would your sister cope if you moved back to your parents.

How does your mum/dad feel about depression, in other words, would they know what you are struggling with and want to help you or be the opposite, because if they do say 'get on with it' then they aren't going to much help.

You have to think about what's going to be the best choice for yourself, and where you can get the most medical assistance, such as doctor and psychologist.

Have you thought about putting a hold on your studies and concentrate on getting better first.

I hope to hear from you.

Geoff.