If you’re feeling the symptoms of depression and are having a hard time talking to your parents, copy and paste this letter into a document, then print it and give to your parents so they know what’s going on and can help you. Every situation is different, so make changes as necessary.

Dear Mom and Dad,

I always feel sad. But I hide it. I’m so tired of going through each day. Is this normal for a teenager? Or is there something wrong with me? Why don’t you love me? Why can’t I feel the love that my siblings feel?

I’m angry at you, myself, and the world. Why does life have to be this way? I can’t hope for a better tomorrow or think of my future. I don’t want you to be disappointed for all the secrets I kept from you. No one cares about me. I’m scared I’ll do something I’ll regret. I just want to feel better and happy again.

Please help me.