How To tell my parents that I Have mental illnesses because I can't stand this anymore and I'm very very young. Any advices?

tell them. it's so important to get the support you need! opening up can be very scary, and at first loved ones can be in denial and make it hard for you. But eventually they will be able to devote time and energy into caring for you and trying to understand your illness. Approach them slowly, and be confident and tell them the facts about OCD. You can do it!!

Face to face is better. People communicate almost everything through non verbal communication. So, you talking to your mom and dad in person let's them see how serious of a situation this is for you. With that your chances to get an empathic response out of them will be way bigger. :)

Tell them that you have a problem that's affecting your life and need to see a doctor. Because trust me ignoring OCD doesn't make it any better. Supportive or not, they're your parents and they're obligated to help you. And telling someone in real life definitely helps! it makes it less scarier.. I'm 19 right now and if I had told my parents when I was younger it would've very much helped. So go for it!!

You should have the right to get help, so don't keep it to yourself. I'm with yourfriendfatima

I first told my parents when I was 13. I’m 28 now. It depends how your parents are... do you think they’d be supportive ? How old are you?

If they have been supportive of other issues you have faced, and you’ve had a good relationship with them, I would definitely tell them. They may be better than you’re thinking. Regardless, I recommend you tell someone even if it’s not your parents . Some adult you can trust. Mental health issues don’t get better unless you tell someone. Trust me, I know.

I was in your shoes years ago around age 9. It took me years to tell my parents, however they’ve been supportive (I’m 18 now) even though my mother is against taking medications for mental illness, but my dad has PTSD and other issues so he accepted me with open arms. If you feel you have a good relationship with either of them, tell them. I know it’s hard, it’s definitely scary to, but you need to take that step and tell someone so that you’re able to get help. If not your parents, someone that is an adult that you trust is good too. I wish you the best! <3

Thank you everyone so much. Really means a lot to me. But do you guys think it's a good idea to send my mom a text message explaining everything while I'm at school?

definitely face to face. it's so hard to understand what people are thinking over text or phone call. Also, your parents will take you more seriously if you plan it out and ask to speak with them face-to-face. This way they are more likely to trust and believe that you are struggling and not making something up (I know that sounds weird, but often loved ones can be in denial and refuse to believe kids for a little bit until they see their kids struggles, also because OCD can be such a misrepresented and invisible disorder). Even if they don't believe or understand at first, don't give up! Sometimes they need time, which sucks when you're suffering. Hang in there! And be brave, you will be surrounded by so much more support once you open up?

Have they been supportive in the past of other issues you have faced?

You can reach out for help at your school if your parents are not understanding

It sounds like your mom could be helpful. Who knows, maybe she’s experienced similar feelings before.

Tell your favorite teacher and tell them you'd like to see the school psychologist

just tell them @ the end of the day..so every1 sleeps on it...& next day...start new & dont even talk abt it.

Definitely talk face-to-face. It’s hard to do but your parents will take you more seriously. You can do it!

I'm 13 too...And I don't know how they would react really

I never told them about any issues, only I have told my mom about my friends leaving me, talking behind my back and stuff and yes she was but I don't take it as big deal

I have told only my Internet friends also. I dunno any adult I can trust or them. How can I tell? I also am afraid they won't take is serious

Teachers here don't help, they like don't care about your problem and the school therapist disappeared since Years ago somewhere