How can I get over my posttraumatic stress disorder without my parents knowing about it?
I've had posttraumatic stress disorder for years without my parents ever finding out. I want to overcome it, but it’s so vivid, it’s like it’s happening again. I'm scared and paranoid. I have depression, which I have been struggling with since a young age.
Trauma,Depression
<p>What is the reason you wouldn't want your parents to know you are trying to find your way through PTSD?</p><p>Would they believe that you've been traumatized?</p><p>And, do you feel that your parents had a hand in creating your trauma?</p><p>There is no need to tell your parents you have PTSD unless you feel that doing so will help you. &nbsp; Maybe you intuitively realize that they don't want to understand or know about this.</p><p>How did you come to the conclusion that you have PTSD?</p><p>If you are working with a therapist, and a minor, then &nbsp;the laws of your State dictate what information your parents can ask your therapist about you.</p><p>If you are a grown person and working with a therapist, &nbsp;you have complete legally protected privacy of what you talk about with your therapist.</p><p>In any case, a good starting point is to know exactly your own reason for wishing to keep your psychological situation hidden from your parents.</p>