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How do I convince my mom...?

Replies: 5 — Last Post Mar. 26 7:32pm by Autumn624

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( CeriseRose )

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Okay... I know I'm not the happiest girl on the planet, but I sure as hell don't need to be locked up in a psych ward!

My mom thinks that I'm going to kill myself or something and says I should 'talk to someone' and 'not bottle up my emotions.' Personally (and I've tried telling her this), I think that killing yourself is the coward's way out and I'd never do it. Anyways... Apparently, my doctors agreed with her too! Sure I'm a bit stressed (who isn't?) and suffer from insomnia and mild depression, but you would be depressed too if you couldn't sleep!

If someone starts spouting off another one of those 'it's for your own good' speeches, I may get violent, but really! How can I convince my mom that I'm not on the brink of suicide?

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anc8469

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at this point u rlly can't just go and maybe she will see u rlly don't need one

loxonabagel

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it is possible that your mom could be totally out of touch with you, but she is really concerned about you and scared for you. it would be a good idea for you to talk this over with a therapist cuz i get the feeling that your mom doesn't know how to deal with whatever your going through. just cuz you go to a therapist doesnt mean youre terminally depressed or even that theres anything wrong with you, you just need someone to talk to, then youll find some answers

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QueenOfGeeks

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Insomnia doesn't make you depressed.
I have insomnia and am the happiest person I know.
You should talk to her and make a deal.
Say something like I'll see a therapist once and if they agree that I don't need this then you won't make me continue.
Be very cool and reasonable.

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Solitare142

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The Dr's are going to agree with your mom, because that;s what they're paid to do. Are there any other reasons why your mother might think you "need help?" PM me if you want.

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Autumn624

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I've been there, and I know it sucks...
My parents did end up putting me in the psych ward, and taking me to shrinks.. I refused cooperate, they gave up, I got some anti-depressants and now everything is fine...
I suggest that you mention to your mom that without your cooperation, nothing good can come from her forcing you to 'talk to' someone. Many doctors will refuse to continue to see patients who do not want to talk and/or 'help themselves'
I'm glad that you know yourself enough to realize that you aren't in need of a psych ward, and I really hope that everything works out!

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