Today, I was hanging out with my best friend. Depressed, I started telling her about my terrible week. A woman came over and asked me to not be so "whiny and negative" in front of her children. FML
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Packed lecture halls, a sketchy roommate and frat parties: welcome to college, the real thing.
Today, after my therapist told me I should open up to my friends more, I sent a message to a pen-pal and told her that I had asked for and found help with my postpartum troubles. She replied that I'm a bad friend for "always burdening her with my problems." FML
Today, my wife told me to stop talking about my depression, in case the neighbours hear and think she’s a bad wife for not being able to keep me happy. FML
Today, I told my friend over the phone that I had to go drop the kids off at the pool. She told me that she didn't need to know about my bathroom habits and hung up on me. I really had to take my children to the local swimming pool for swim lessons. FML
Today, my friend needed to talk out bad feelings. Then she urged me to open up as well. I hate doing it, but it only seemed fair, so I confessed my deep insecurities. Not only did she agree with everything, but she also helpfully added that I'm boring, have no life, and all my dreams are unattainable. FML
Today, at work, I was told I was a failure. Feeling like crap, I went to my best friend to see if he could make me laugh. He told me that he felt obligated to hang out with me, so he thought that we shouldn't anymore. FML
Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. FML
Today, I opened up to my best friend about my depression. Her response: "If you're so depressed, why don't you just kill yourself?" FML
Today, I was sitting with a group of people at lunch. I was having a bad day, so I began venting to them. Eventually, they got tired of it and banned me from the table, because my "depressing mindset" reminds them of their trauma. FML
Today, I was telling my best friend that I was feeling unattractive, and that I never get asked out. As she was trying to make me feel better, we were interrupted by a stranger trying to hit on her. FML
Today, I messaged my two best friends for emotional support. I don't normally do this, as I feel like I'm bothering people, but I was having a breakdown. One never replied; the other said, "Everyone is having a hard time" then talked about her own problems. FML
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Top comments
Voij 16
Not sure whether depressing stuff should be discussed in public, but then again you probably have/had bigger worries at that time. Good thing you're talking about it to somebody, though. It's the first step on the way to getting over the depression.
sofitina 20
Whether or not you were being Bitch, whiny, annoying, etc. that's still not something you say to someone. People these days are rude. Couldn't she have moved her child away and such? Sigh, people.
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Comments (88)
bestofbritish93 8
What a stupid bitch, if she didn't like it she should have just moved away. In any case maybe it's time someone explained to her/her kids life isn't all a bed of roses, in fact most of the time it's bloody tough. Take no notice whatsoever OP Best of luck, take Care :)
kainpwnsu 19
+1 for not writing "besfriend". The English-speaking world thanks you.
BobbieH 19
You know, while that's ridiculously rude of the woman, maybe its good advice. Try being less whiny and more positive. If you have a negative and defeatist attitude you will always be depressed. If this is just a tough week and out of character then I'm sorry for the hard time. But if you find yourself depressed often, you should try to adjust your outlook and possibly seek help too.
Raum 19
#60, that's not how depression works.
DeadxManxWalking 27
Well not to be a downer but that's the reality of the world. Although I personally love to get people smiling, the world isn't all rainbows and butterfly's. but like most are saying, it's good that you're talking to someone who'll listen. Keep up the progress.
DanielleinDC 34
What a wench. As someone else pointed out, unless you were swearing a lot or talking about something sexually explicit, you have a right to talk about whatever you want. I hope you told this breeder wench to mind her own damn business and, hey, guess what, life sucks sometimes, and her kids may as well learn it sooner than later.
Omniprism 15
What a cow. The she could have moved. You should have told her that given the week you had she'd better leave before you go postal.
3563560 7
Awesome!! Number 69!!
onorexveritas 24
its for the children!
Nydeira 11
People are so rude and nosy.That lady needs to shut up and mind her damn business.Why should she care what you're complaining about?You shoulda told her, "Dont bitch about me bitching,Bitch!"
1crabbygirl 10
She had no real right to intrude, but I think it's *hilarious*