text: how do you tell your parents that you are suffering from depression?   the best way is to just go up and tell which ever parent you feel the most comfortable talking to.  the best thing that you could do to help with the depression is to see a professional.  i am bi-polar and i was ashamed and upset for a good many years that i didnt have to be.  after i sought professional help it was not long after that that i felt like a whole new person.  i have to take medicine but it is like night and day from how i used to be.  please talk to your parents and let them know what is going on so that they can help you.