Bit of an update: Told my dad about my depression

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

Barely. But I tried. So I started the conversation with

Me: Hey dad I wanna tell you something

Dad: Sure go ahead

Me: uh......

Dad: do you have a boyfriend?

Me: No!

Dad: Ok.....then what?

Me: How would you feel if I said I was diagnosed with depression?

Dad: Oh. nothing wrong with that. Depression is common. Looking back I probably should have seen a specialist to have gotten diagnosed as well

Damn

 

[Deleted member 17949]

I think that might be good, I am happy for you

 

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

I think that might be good, I am happy for you

thanks. I am still in shock of how nice he responded

 

[Deleted member 17949]

I feel my parents would have responded similarly if it wasn't for the suicide. Many people are actually very accepting of depression so it's definitely worth talking about if it can help you.

 

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

I feel my parents would have responded similarly if it wasn't for the suicide. Many people are actually very accepting of depression so it's definitely worth talking about if it can help you.

I hope I could eventually tell him about BPD

 

[Ghost2211]

Good to hear he's starting to communicate.

 

[DeathIsTheWayOut99]

Good to hear he's starting to communicate.

Yeah, still in shock tbh

 

[Deleted member 23009]

That's good! Little steps at a time, he seems to be accepting based on that response so i'm glad you were able to tell him a little bit as a start.