Date: September 25, 2014
Summary: When feeling depressed, alone, or having any kind emotional problems, the best way to reach for help and support is to talk with a parent. Although at first, it may seem like a bizarre or awkward thing to do, parents are constantly seeking to help out their children the best they can, even when it seems they are just trying to put even more stress on you. With a courageous will, a calm attitude, and talking honestly with them, in the end, parents will be supportive; they will show that they truly care for you, and they will want to help improve your situation.
Connection with Health Class: We've been discussing about how kids tend to shy away from their parents. They typically refuse to talk about their daily personal emotions and activities with them. If kids decided to form closer relationships with their parents, then in most cases, the amount of pressure and stress in their lives will decrease by a significant amount (of course only if they communicate during a relaxed and calm time).
Question for Health Class: Have you ever talked with a parent about any stress or depression you've had? If so, how has it worked out in the end? If you haven't, do you think talking with your parent(s) would help benefit yourself?
Summary: When feeling depressed, alone, or having any kind emotional problems, the best way to reach for help and support is to talk with a parent. Although at first, it may seem like a bizarre or awkward thing to do, parents are constantly seeking to help out their children the best they can, even when it seems they are just trying to put even more stress on you. With a courageous will, a calm attitude, and talking honestly with them, in the end, parents will be supportive; they will show that they truly care for you, and they will want to help improve your situation.
Connection with Health Class: We've been discussing about how kids tend to shy away from their parents. They typically refuse to talk about their daily personal emotions and activities with them. If kids decided to form closer relationships with their parents, then in most cases, the amount of pressure and stress in their lives will decrease by a significant amount (of course only if they communicate during a relaxed and calm time).
Question for Health Class: Have you ever talked with a parent about any stress or depression you've had? If so, how has it worked out in the end? If you haven't, do you think talking with your parent(s) would help benefit yourself?
I've personally talk to my mom about my stress because I had a really stressful time period and I couldn't handle it all alone anymore. Even though I was really worried because I didn't tell much things to my mom, I must admit she helped me a lot and since then, I feel mentally and physically way better. I know she's the cause of all this change in a good way, and it showed me that I can go to her if I have any other problem and I know she'll be here for me.
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you were able to talk about your stress with your mom, and that it had helped you out in the end. At first, talking to a parent about your stress can be very scary and difficult, and it takes a lot of courage to do so; I sometimes have trouble starting a conversation with my parents about my stress. When I eventually did talk to them about it, they had also helped me feel better both physically and mentally, and I'm glad that it worked out for you in the end as well.
DeleteThank you for sharing.
Not really...most of the time I try I feel like they add stress instead.It's like o well it's ok just don't do that again or blah blah.When my parents come up to me and talk about stuff it's usually good advice but stress stuff doesn't work out.I remember one time about two weeks ago I was sick and had a head ache yet they made me do my homework which I didn't have the energy to do (slept at 12) and go to school next morning.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I do not tend to talk to any adult, not to mention parents about stress or depression, so I never did. Perhaps I have once and had it turn out so horribly that it kept me away from making that same mistake ever again, my memory tends to forget these things. I had and probably always will view talking to my parents about any problems will end up the opposite of what I'd have liked. I rather confide in peers rather than someone who has a huge age gap between us for the better chances of them being able to understand my feelings from a first-point perspective.
ReplyDeleteI am one of the people that doesn't really do anything about stress and just deals. For me, I feel like I'm burdening others if I ever come to them for help, which is why I do my best to carry it all on my own. I'm kind of neutral on talking to my mom about stress, which is good, but the mere thought of saying anything about it to my dad only adds to the stress I already have.
ReplyDeleteI think it might be hard for a lot of kids to talk about personal stuff with their parents including about their stress. I think this is because they could just be uncomfortable with specific topics or they don't want their guardian to freak our or overreact. Although, it is very important to talk about how you are feeling and your stress. It does not necessarily have to be your parents that you talk to.
ReplyDeleteSome people including me do not talk to there parents about depression or anything personal that is happening happening to them. They do not feel comfortable telling them because they are scared of the parents reaction.
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