text: how do i get my mom to understand im depressed? i am 17, and have been depressed for as long as i can remember, my mom thinks i'm just bringing up excuses on why i act the way i do.   i have been on zoloft 100mg for about 6months, i haven't noticed a diff. in my attitude.  i have no job and couldn't stay in school because i couldn't handle the pressure, my mom thinks it is just because i am lazy, and don't want to do anything to help myself.  truth is, i have tried and tried to be happy, but i can't do it alone.    i feel like it's hopeless, i've tried talking with councilors, but i find it nearly impossible to open up to them. i want a job, money of my own, i had planned on going to college, but my mom has decided not to pay for it.  i'm not sure what to do, i only hope it's not too late to help myself. if your mom wont help you try talking to an aunt or an older sister or even an uncle or something...try talking to another relative because they care just as much about you as your mom should and im sure they would be more than happy to help.