 Do you feel depressed or just unhappy overall in the presence of your parents that can be tricky when your parents do certain things that fuel the burden of your depression instead of easing it? Here are some things that parents do that fuel teenage depression. They're constantly comparing you. They might always find some fault in what you do and compare you to a friend or a family member. This can leave you with a feeling of failure and confusion as to why you aren't good enough. They shut down moments of vulnerability. They have trouble coming to terms with your situation and therefore deny it and find other reasons as to why you might be feeling in a certain way. This may leave you feeling unheard and unsupported. They guilt-trip you. Your parents might do certain things to induce a reaction out of you, specifically feelings of guilt or shame, which makes you feel remorseful for even feeling what you're feeling in the first place. They're overly strict. When you ask to do something like spend time with your friend, they deny it and tell you to do something more productive. The lack of exposure to the real world can affect your socializing skills in the future and all of these things can fuel depression. They blame you for everything. Their constant berating only puts you at risk of falling into or fueling your depression.