Name: Lily
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Location: Chicago, Il
Type Of Problem: Family
Problem: Recently, I have been feeling sick. I was recently diagnosed but it's nothing serious. My parents think that I should be able to take care of myself but I can't. I have been suffering from depression for years now and they don't know about it. I have been feeling tired and weak so I have stopped taking my medications. They have been very rude and ignore what I say. My brother has always been there for me but ever since he got hired, he has never made time to talk to me. I don't know who to turn to or what I should do. Can you help, Miss Chocoholic?

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My Answer: Hi Lily :)). First of all you should follow your parent's advice. Why? It's for your own to. Second, I think it's time for you to talk and open up to your parents, about how are your feelings and sufferings. They need to know what's happenings on their daughter. You can tell them what you've feel on them about ignoring what you are trying to say or in their rudeness, remember childrens should have not keep a secret from their parents no matter what. Now if you're scared that they might angry and sermon on you, don't be afraid, it's just their showing on how much they care about to their children. As for your depression, I don't know what kind of depression is that, but you should think that Life is to short to be sad. Enjoy life and do what you're heart content. Do something that makes you happy. For your brother, understand him if he didn't make his time to talk to you, maybe he's busy on his work but if you really need him then don't hesitate to call him. Remember he is your brother and he needs to know what's happening on his dearly little sister. I hope you get my point and please be happy :)) Remember what I said, Family can be your best friend and you are not stranger to them so don't hesistate. Please, take care of yourself :))

PS: I hope my answer can help you and pm me if you want to talk more over it privately *^O^*