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[Chip]

I would like to get counseling. Some of y'all have/had it, how did you tell you parent/guardian you wanted it? I feel uncomfortable asking her because I'm afraid it will tear her apart.

[Kane.]

I've had therapy twice, the first time was up at University, where I did it on my own. The 2nd time was after I dropped out of Uni and after a bad break up, my parents noticed something wasn't right and booked a doctors appointment without me knowing.

You don't HAVE to tell your parents/guardian, you can go to your doctor and tell them you feel depressed, they are bound by patient doctor confidentiality to not tell anyone - Unless you threaten your own life or the life of someone else.

Otherwise - and this is coming from someone who is generally pretty damn private, I found that using a side affect of the depression (for me it was Insomnia) as a reason to go to the doctors is a good way to ease your parents into it, I made a point of telling my parents I was having real problems sleeping and so that became the focus point, it eventually evolved into therapy.

I'd recommend it, it did wonders for me and i'm currently discharged - Boo yah.

[Chip]

Lol. Mkay. Well, at fourteen, it might be a teenie weensy bit hard to go without parent consent. My sister tried and my mom failed to provide. It might have something to do with the money it will take, but I don't know.

[Kane.]

Lol. Mkay. Well, at fourteen, it might be a teenie weensy bit hard to go without parent consent. My sister tried and my mom failed to provide. It might have something to do with the money it will take, but I don't know.

I have no idea, I'm from UK so we have the NHS - not sure how it goes in America at the moment. A

[Chip]

Eh. I'm not quite sure, either.

[Gangsta Fag]

I'm not entirely sure if they can turn you down because of no parental consent. However you most likely will need them to know, considering they'll be getting billed for it (Even if insurance handles it, you still have 20-30 dollar co-pays usually).
Although I never did have to ask, it was required as out-patient. So I can't be of much help there. However I doubt she'll be that upset considering it's something which can drastically improve a person's outlook on life, and attitude towards things they encounter on a day to day basis.

[IamAshley.]

use eheadspace, look it up. It's free, and no parental guidance is needed.

[Chip]

Okay. My sister told me I should wait until school starts. Tell the guidance counselor that way it will be ordered I take counseling. But, I dunno. It feels kinda devious to me.

eheadspace doesn't work with my iPod. Thanks, though. I provably wouldn't feel comfortable telling someone I can't see my serious problems.

[PatchIsaNarwhal]

I went to a cousnellor cause i was self harming and my mum found out :L

But i dont know how it works in america.. google online counselling or Just tell your parents that your feeling like you need to see a counsellor and try to explain to them why

[Chip]

Hm. I think I gots a plan, but it will take a few weeks to come together.

[Brillix]

The sooner u ask the better for u :/ just come out with it.. There not going to blow u off