My mental health has been spiralling downwards for the last 4 years, and I finally vocalised it to my parents since it's been so horrible for me, and have started to get the help I need. I also recently had some medical problems, including extremely low iron levels that almost put me in the emergency room. My parents are convinced that my mental health issues are just due to my iron levels. It feels like they are dismissing my feelings. It also feels like they're against my new therapist, simply because our meetings are confidential?? I seriously think that once my iron levels are sorted out, they're just going to take away the support I finally got and desperately need. I don't know what to do, and I'm going insane. I can't keep living like this anymore. also i think my mom found out about my eating disorder of 3 years so yay
Believe it or not, you are already taking the first steps in healing. Maybe you can have your therapist talk with your parents about mental health, and without divulging your personal conversations. I also suffer with MDD -Major Depression Disorder, Anxiety, and PTSD from my military service. I have talked with both a counselor and a therapist since 1996. (I know I'm old, right?) My wife doesn't understand and doesn't know what is talked about during our sessions. But its my issues not hers. Hang in there, and talk with your therapist about how your parents feel....he might have some information to give them to help them understand. You are worth it, and it does get better over time. Sorry to be so wordy, but I feel that mental health is worth it, and I know what you are going through.