Depression and lack of family support?!

Depression and lack of family support?

ive suffered with depression on and off for years. my mum was an alcoholic and grieved for her way befor she died and tried to distance myself from the situation, without avail. my mum passed away a year and a half ago and my depression is worse than ever, i have even started having panic attacks. this is affecting my work also and consequently affecting me financially. my problem is that my family dont recognise depression as an illness, my brother thinks i am jst lazy and my dad doesnt understand why i cant jst deal with things. he particularly hurts me with comments about not being strong and ho weak i am for crying all the time. i have an appointment with a counselor this wk which i am hoping will help, in the meantime i am hurting so much. i moved away for 6 years an my brother in particular casts up the fact that i wasnt here for the worst of what our mum did when she drank, i feel like im an outsider and dont belong with my family anymore.

1 week ago
i am on antidepressants.

I am sorry that your family feels the way that do. Many children of alcoholics due have trouble with depression issues. You may try going to an Al non meeting. Hang on till you see the counselor and hopefully you can get on an antidepressant that will help you. Your family may never understand but its important that you do and you do what you need to stay sane and safe. There are also support groups for people who have depression and hopefully your counselor will have that info.