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By fine - 28/02/2015 05:22 - United States - Danvers

Today, after struggling for over a year with it, and now having it medically confirmed, I told my step-dad about my depression. He gave me a disgusted look and scoffed, "Toughen up, cunt." FML

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By Anonymous - 16/12/2022 21:00

Today, my dad told me that people requiring psychiatric treatment are just weak and pathetic, and what they really need is a kick up the ass and to get a fucking grip. He told me this not 30 seconds after my doctor recommended I spend some time in a facility for my severe depression. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

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

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By Anonymous - 27/05/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom - Letchworth

Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML

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By Anonymous - 19/12/2023 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I tried to tell my dad that I was really struggling with my mental health and didn't think I could stay alive much longer. He laughed. This comes after telling my "best friend" last week and having to wait three days for a reply. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/01/2022 10:59

Today, my dad completely disregards my mental health, insists mental disorders are just excuses for laziness in my generation, so even though I have crippling depression, at times he has no sympathy and will mercilessly bully me into “snapping out of it” and to "get a damn job already." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/01/2021 01:59 - Jamaica - Kingston

Today, and for the past year, I've been struggling with depression because of family life. I've been talking to my mom for the past weeks, telling her things that happen when she isn't home as a way to build trust. I finally told her I have depression and have had had it for a long time. She laughed. FML

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By parentalnightmare - 16/04/2016 04:13 - United States - Laurel

Today, I was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition. My parents seemed very sympathetic and my mother even cried. When we got home, though, they started laughing and asked if I really believed all the shit the doctor was talking about. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/10/2013 04:44 - Chile - Santiago

Today, I opened up to my parents about my depression. Their response was to have a very heated discussion about whose fault it was. FML

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By depressednupset - 30/12/2010 15:06 - United States

Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML

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By nerderer - 15/03/2015 14:57 - United States - Duluth

Today, my dad decided that the best way to alleviate my crippling depression is to talk to me in a baby voice. FML

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flashback.miss 28

Sunday 1 March 2015 0:11

What? He calls you the c word and blows off your illness? horrid. stay strong, OP.

Pancakes017 19

Sunday 1 March 2015 0:12

People can be so hateful. Surround yourself with positive people. You're strong enough to get through this :)

Comments

pait_loves_shane 25

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:00

That was very inconsiderate of him. Depression is serious. Just focus on getting better and ignore his comments.

Sethan01 24

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:05

Tell him to **** off **** :)

NOTaDISTRACTION 17

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:07

He clearly doesn't understand what depression really is, maybe show him some videos or articles about it

Gauzy21 12

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:07

That's an awful word... Stupid parents some times need an ass kicking.

mistress_paz 30

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:08

It takes a lot of courage to seek help, and to admit your diagnosis. With a stepfather like that, you could feel even worse. Just know that you are not alone,and I hope you find other family and friends who will support you.

joe3_fml 15

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:09

What a lovely individual your step father is.

Mirorbo 26

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:16

Sounds about right. Amazing how ignorant and insensitive people choose to be.

stephanyovalle 15

Sunday 1 March 2015 1:25

You know, my dad says "when I was young depression was called being lazy".... maybe your stepfather was raised the same way my dad was. Even without your stepdad's support, keep going to therapy, get medication if needed. Get better, for yourself OP. You can get through this.