I was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, tell my family? I'm 18, and this explains my behavior since I was 8.
10 Answers to "I was diagnosed with depression and schizophrenia, tell my family? I'm 18, and this explains my behavior since I was 8."
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I think it would be helpful, if they are supportive. If you don't tell them, they can't be supportive, right?
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If you really 'have' schizophrenia your family already knows, though they may use a different term.
Tell them immediately.
I'm a bit skeptical of the diagnosis, however. 'Depression' and schizophrenia are quite different biologically. Although depression is sometimes a consequence of schizophrenia. Also, the schizo diagnosis is never made with out reference to a secondary, descriptive diagnosis.
I'd get a second opinion and do it quickly.Like (1)
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if they hate you anyway, why bother? but if you might be able to count on them to be supportive, then by all means
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Family are important. Talk to them. Help them to understand you.
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They aren't good things to have, but the fact that you are saying "explain this to my family" tells me there is much more to this than you are telling. We'd all love to be able to just "blame it on the moon" or the weather or a disease, but apart from all of that everybody has to take SOME responsibility for their behaviour. You can't go through life saying "Dolly did it - I couldn't help it". Yes you can. Get treatment for your illnesses but also, start looking at what your family complain about and I'm sure some of it is simple bad behaviour. How do I know? You're a teenager. Been there - done that - then had some of my own.
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Tell your family. They need to know.
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Tell them but don't expect miracles . Unfortunately family can't really understand unless they've been there , no one can .
Find a support group as well .
My family mean well but they have made it worse at times .Like (1)
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Ya i think you should. Its important for them to know their support can help you a lot, trust me i know.
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Are you going to change or is it an excuse?
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Mental illness is as much a choice as your stupidity is .
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Best Answer (Chosen by Voting):
Posted by takethesebrokenwings Sep 2nd, 2012 at 9:08AM
I would tell my family. That disease is difficult to live with and any extra support is great. *hugs*
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