I am an 18 year old college student. I belong to a very rich family and I am the only child of my parents. They don’t have time for me. I don’t even remember when I talked to my parents last time. I feel very lonely and depressed. I am good in academics but now I am losing interest in everything. What should I do?
I can understand your feeling very well. Teens who don’t get love and attention from parents often suffers from this problem. But yours problem doesn’t seem very serious to me. You should talk to your parents whenever you get chance. Try to make them understand that you need their love and affection. If they don’t understand you, don’t feel depressed. Engage yourself in some outdoor and creative activities.
Teens that lack love and attachment from their parents often feels depressed. But you should also understand feeling of your parents. Talk to them in a friendly manner. Make new friends and take part in sports and other such activities. You can also join summer camps to enhance your skills. This will remove your grief.
Your parents should understand your situation. Don’t worry. You have to engage yourself in extra activities such as gardening, painting. You should develop some extra interest in yourself. Go outside and spend time with friends. This is not a big issue.
In rich class families, this happen several times. But this is not a big issue for you. You are 18 years old and a college student. You have to handle such situation. You can go for movies with relatives or friends. You can give more time to your studies. Please don’t become week. You have to talk to your parents and tell your situation. Definitely they will try to give some time to you.
It’s clear from your problem that you are suffering with teen depression. I would like to tell you that depression is very damaging and if left untreated it will ruin both the victim and his/her family. Talk to your parents regarding this. Make them feel that you need them and their ignorance is hitting you badly. Also, tell them that it is affecting your studies as well. I hope, they’ll realize after this.
Teen depression is common in teens these days. In your case, it is because of your family. Whenever you get opportunity, talk to your parents about this. Tell them about your feelings and emotions. My advice is not to leave depression untreated, and take professional help immediately.
