Today, I was having an emotional breakdown. I'm unhappy a lot and don't know why. It's very confusing. My dad yelled at me, telling me, "You have no right to be sad!" I'm even more confused now. Help. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I confided to my dad that since the recent breakup with my boyfriend of 3 months, I feel down all the time and life doesn't feel worth living anymore. His loving advice was for me to "grow the fuck up and get your sentimental head out of la-la land." FML
Today, I was crying after having argued with my boyfriend. My mom saw me, she asked, "Why are you crying? Don't you have homework to do?" FML
Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML
Today, I had a really shitty fight with my dad. We were standing in front of each other, screaming and yelling. Everything gets so complicated and annoying when it comes to him, and I vividly have some deep daddy issues which affect my everyday life. FML
Today, and for the past week, I've been incredibly on edge because apparently my dad is kicking me out but I don't know when, and my mom has told me I'm not allowed to tell anyone. She then got mad at me because I did. FML
Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML
Today, my shrink diagnosed me as severely depressive, due to a lot of stress and yells at home. After the session, my parents argued about whose fault it was and then went on to yell at me for being depressive and wasting their money. FML
Today, I was feeling down following a recent breakup. My dad tried to comfort me by patting me on the back and saying everyone goes through ups and downs, "Like when I found out your mum and I were having a boy." I'm their only son. FML
Today, I learned that now that my mom is dead, and my dad doesn't need my emotional support during her illness anymore, he's going to go back to insulting me every time he talks to me. FML
Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML
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peithecelt 28
depression, actual, honest to god depression, is not about life, it's about your brain chemistry not working. find a therapist, talk to a professional, and do not be scared of anti depressants. the right one will allow you to feel everything (good and bad) but at reasonable levels with brain chemistry that is functional.
alex_jaguara 33
You dad is a giant asshole.
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RichardPencil 32
Maybe if you did your workload of chores, you'd be too tired to be confused!
Grizz8831 14
it's funny because I have heard this argument for a number of things from mine and my friends parents... depression, stress, you name it and it can apparantly be cured with doing what people want tou to do... but for reals, things like going to the gym and other excercise might help. healthy body healthy mind and the chemicals released when doing such things. still see a therapist, but it is for sure worth trying.
alex_jaguara 33
You dad is a giant asshole.
lev 11
everyone has the right to have feelings
peithecelt 28
depression, actual, honest to god depression, is not about life, it's about your brain chemistry not working. find a therapist, talk to a professional, and do not be scared of anti depressants. the right one will allow you to feel everything (good and bad) but at reasonable levels with brain chemistry that is functional.
TomeDr 25
This! It took me three years to convince my daughter that how she was feeling is NOT normal. Once she agreed to see a psychiatrist and a counselor, her life has gotten SO much better! Please talk to your doctor about this.
txangul 15
Men tend to get angry at things they either don't understand, or things they don't like. What you're ever so briefly describing sounds like classic clinical depression. You absolutely need to see a therapist and learn how to deal with your emotions.
PryderPlayer017 5
*hugs*...it's ok, it's ok
Rae_943893842 6
741-741 is the Crisis Text Line in America. Even if you're just feeling sad, or hopeless, someone will be assigned to talk to you and help you figure out your feelings. psychologytoday.com is also a great resource for finding a therapist based on your insurance, needs, and location. Stay safe, and listen to yourself. No one knows your brain better than you.
Hayesa 12
First, you've done amazing speaking out, its so hard sometimes. it sounds like depression, I was diagnosed at 15 with depression, I later tried to take my life. it took too long to get help. it's been 11 years since and im more stable now. Covid has made things hard again though. My advice is speak to someone about this. don't try to sweep it away as something that will go if ignored. with the right help it can though. typical of depression I hide away and isolate myself when struggling, which is the worst thing in a way, but sometimes you need thay space. I find no one treatment will work, some people find one alone does, but it doesn't find the 'trigger' so they loop in and out a lot. Medication and talking therapy worked well for me, if I cut one, I go downhill, but there's a lot of other factors there. know you are not alone, and you can survive this x
PastryWiz1999 16
Been exactly there too, it's tragic when people like our parents say those things hope you feel better 🙂
frontblunt333 1
I have a great life and everything I need with parents who love me and a family that helps me whenever I need it. I still feel depressed all the time. You can't help the things you think. You can however try to change your life in positive ways in order to feel better. Talking with people, excersizing, getting out of the house, cutting bad habits out of your life and keeping busy at first MAY help. Sometimes your just going to feel sad and that's OKAY. Just don't let it build up and build up without letting it out to someone because it can be torturous.