Immigrant parents don't understand

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maury58

03/05/2023 at 19:50

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My parents are immigrants and they don’t understand when I tell them I struggle with depression. I live in the UK, life is great- right?

Does anyone else have immigrant parents that cannot comprehend depresseion?

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10/05/2023 at 11:46

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Hey @maury58! How are you today?

Thank you for starting this discussion today. I understand what you are talking about. It takes time to realize that no matter where you live you can have issues and it is ok. I think it is even harder to understand for parents because they feel like they gave you "all you need", you know? I have always struggled with telling my parents something is wrong, feeling guilty even. Have you considered going to therapy? It can be a great safe space to talk about your depression. I will tag some members who might want to share their thoughts on this topic.

@Tigger.co.uk @whitecross1955 @richard0804 @mjteddy @mr chipps @Sonicbear @BrianM @annafielding @lordvee @Marv61 @FloraBa @Hloni89 @kiki2595 @Diamondartcrazy @McCaffs @gracielowe @Alllanm @Aresole

Hey everyone! How are you?

Have you ever struggled with being misunderstood when talking about your feeling? How did it feel? How do you cope?

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13/05/2023 at 17:30

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@Tigger.co.uk Hi Tigger , m glad that its only a sinus problem and nothing else . i have suffered with sinus problems for many years and have a spray, which helps. thankfully i dont get migrianes, but know of people who do . i have a button in my nose, because i have a hole in my septum, i dp get lots of problems with rhinitis and have to live with it.

i dont bother the doctor about it because i dont want be have to take anymore medication, as i am taking over 20 a day plus nasal spray and eye drops then of course theres my insulin, it does not bother me having to take it, as i know what can happen if i HAVE A HYPO ?

take care of yourself and hope that the breast cancer scans are clear. i am waiting for either a chest xray or c.t scan to check that as an ex smoker my lungs are in good condition regards mr chipps

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Immigrant parents don't understand https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-depression/immigrant-parents-dont-understand-5035 2023-05-13 17:30:24

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15/05/2023 at 09:50

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@mr chipps good luck with your scans take care and kind regards Tigger

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23/05/2023 at 12:23

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@Tigger.co.uk its been decided that i may not be having scans as i may have had them while i was in hospital recently i have a hospital appointment on thursday @ respiratory clinic to see whats happening, take care Tigger. regards keith

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25/05/2023 at 11:56

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@mr chipps good luck with your respiratory clinic appointment on Thursday kind regards Tigger

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