FACE YOUR FEARS: so you can talk to your parents about your mental health struggles (+ get help)

[@yourmum4758]

Hi, I managed to tell my mum the same day I watched this (today) and she said she will always be there for me and that she is proud of me for taking the big step to tell her So thanks you so much! 💜🧡

[@mallorygrimste]

Love that! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@yourmum4758]

@@mallorygrimste no problem

[@esmecohen_23]

I am so sorry how late I am to this video. You told me you were posting it a little while ago. Thank you for your help. You make me feel so much better.

[@esmecohen_23]

Oh and I forgot to mention, I told my parents I was interested in therapy. They were okay with it, it was a little awkward but it was okay. I don’t want to keep bugging them but i don’t believe they have been looking into it since I only brought it up once. I don’t want to bring it up a lot cause it is awkward and I don’t know their reaction. They might just think it was like a one time thing. What should I do? Also, what is the difference between depression and anxiety?

[@mallorygrimste]

YAYYYYYY!!!!

[@jomortonbrown]

Such a motivating video to inspire teenagers to have those conversations

[@mallorygrimste]

Thanks - glad you found it motivating

[@user-zf7rt7kf9i]

I just feel anxious and like unmotivated and I get very fatigued easily amd I looked it up and some of the other things I’m feeling are symptoms of depression and I’m just kinda worried bc I feel like I should get help from someone and tell my parents but the last time I told my mom I was sad she just dismissed me and said that it’s bc I’m on my phone too much amd I just don’t want them to think that I’m asking for attention amd I don’t want them to just say it’s normal or smth and I’m just really overwhelmed with everything and I don’t really know how to handle it so I’m kinda just like yea

[@mallorygrimste]

You got this! Remember you can break this into pieces. It doesn't all have to be in one conversation. Start small and build from there.

[@miafeyen9007]

hey Mallory, so iv been feeling sad and been having thoughts of suicide for a very long time. i have self harmed a few years ago then I stopped ,but now iv started again . I recently started home schooling in January and it was my first time doing that type of schooling, iv been struggling to catch up on the work and I feel I might have signs of depression. I want to tell my parents about it ,but I'm too scared to because they might think im making an excuse for not doing the work and working slow . I have been tested for anxiety but I dont take anything for it ... and Idk when or how to tell them that I want to get help because I'm scared of getting to a point where it's too late and those thoughts really get to me .

[@mallorygrimste]

SO sorry you're struggling with these things! If you'd like some tips on how to get started talking to them, you can get the free cheatsheet I created for you with my 10 Therapist Approved Tips for Talking About Your Feelings here: mallorygrimste.com/howtotalkaboutfeelings Also don't forget that crisis lines can help, too. In the US you can text the crisis line at 741-741 anytime.

[@ultimate6464]

If I tell my parents they tell me to stop attention-seeking or they get angry

[@mallorygrimste]

Yup- total possibility. The more you talk about it with them though, the more they can understand how serious it is for you. Have you seen this video yet about helping parents take you and your mental health seriously? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpbIp5aCpbybhpY

[@ultimate6464]

@@mallorygrimste Thanks for the repsonse; I will definitely check that video out

[@samiyasheikh430]

What should I do when my mom doesn't even know I am suffering thru this as I have always been to show that I am a very chirpy nd cheerful kid to get everybody to smile nd now when I am gonna tell her that I have depression idk will she even believe it!!!

[@mallorygrimste]

Start slow and remember it may take more than one conversation. I have a great cheat sheet I put together on 10 tips for talking about your feelings. You can get it for free here: www.mallorygrimste.com/howtotalkaboutfeelings

[@makaylajones9955]

Hey Mallory I am having trouble with self harm urges and suicidal thoughts and the least little thing I am asked to do requires a ton of effort plz help I don’t know what to do here what should I do?

[@mallorygrimste]

I've got 2 video playlists just for these struggles: Guided Self Help for Suicidal Teens: kzbin.info/aero/PLiLAumV7icFH-xD9hvb1-ZNyFWBlKbP9U Guided Self Help for Self-Harming Teens: kzbin.info/aero/PLiLAumV7icFGTOtTc5eCM8QfPr17rN5S- There's some overlap because the skills for each tend to work for both. Hope these help! Also- don't forget to reach out to a local therapist or a crisis line if you need support now. In the US you can text the crisis line 24/7 at 741-741