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How do i tell my parents about how i feel?

  • Short answer
  • Reading level 13-15
  • There is no single right way. Some people tell a trusted friend or sibling first and work up to it; some write it down; some wait until they are older. The risk of telling a family is not zero, so it is worth thinking about who is safe before you start.

    What this does and does not tell you

    This is general information, not a diagnosis. Only a clinician can examine you, take your history and run tests. The same symptom has different causes in different people.

    If something is sudden, severe, or getting worse quickly, get medical advice rather than reading on.