How do I speak to my family about my mental health?

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I suffer from depression and severe anxiety, and it effects my relationship with my boyfriend a lot and more so effects my relationship with my mum and stepdad.
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​I spoke in my GP recently, who said that I need some sort of therapy, which could be paid on the NHS but is have to wait up to 8 months, or I could pay for it. I don't have a lot of money as I'm a student and it can cost up to £45 per session. I know my mum and stepdad would happily pay for therapy as they did for my brother, but I just really need some help on how to speak to her and tell her about my depression and anxiety. Anyone experienced the same? How did you speak to your family?

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I just wanted to stop in and wish you the best of luck. I'm bipolar, and my parents always told me that I was just overdramatic. It was not until I moved out of the house and actually spoke to my healthcare professional about it in confidence that I was able to get some solutions.

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perhaps just go there for a coffee or aomething one day and let them know you have been having a lot of trouble dealing with things at the moment and you went to the DR

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My friend is a therapist and thinks his site has some useful things on it. 8 months sounds way too long. I'd go back to your gp/ring the therapy service the gp surgery uses.. http://getselfhelp.co.uk

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There are loads of voluntary organisations you could go to for free which have quicker appointment availability than nhs services. as well try downloading some self help material. That can be really helpful. The conversation isn't going to be an easy one to start, but perhaps they have already noticed something isn't quite right and are waiting for you to make the first start. If you can do it face to face maybe think about writing them a letter or leaving them a wee note saying wthat you want to talk about it. Good luck sweetie x

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who suggested having a few sessions of therapy. then you ciuld ask their opinikns etc. on what they thought and ask what you should do about the financial side of it. they may just offer to do it

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How do I speak to my family about my mental health?

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