When someone in the family gets depression, it’s hard for those without experience to accept it, no matter how much they read or watch about it. Seeing your own child with depression is tough to acknowledge.
For dual-income families, it’s hard to take time to listen or figure out causes. The person’s condition varies—good days, bad days, positive or negative moods—which can be emotionally draining and make you frustrated.
Some parents quit their jobs to focus on their child’s depression, but that’s a risky decision without careful thought.
Parents often hold onto the “healthy” image of their child before the diagnosis. Seeing them suffer, they want to “fix it fast,” pushing for counseling or psychiatric visits, or saying things that unintentionally pressure the child, even if the child doesn’t feel that way.
Depression’s symptoms and causes differ for everyone. Some people don’t want to be alone, while others need some space.
Instead of making assumptions based on TV or internet info, like “depression means this,” try to keep life as normal as possible while the whole family starts paying attention and caring.
※本記事は個人のうつ病体験談です。体験内容はあくまで個人の体験であり、医療アドバイスではありません。専門的なアドバイスを希望する場合は医師へ相談を。
※This article is a personal depression story. The content is solely based on personal experience and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for professional advice.