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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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Same thing different taste
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
Toxic parenting done right
Today, I finally confronted my parents about my depression and avoidant personality disorder. I showed them a well-kept journal of every time they've disregarded my feelings on something completely valid. I'd worked on this journal since I was ten years old. They denied it all and told me to "quit being a crybaby." FML
Support system
Today, my family finally noticed my depression because of how quiet, down and uninterested I’ve been. They responded by harassing me for saying nothing, calling me names, and making fun of me. Hmm, I wonder why I’m depressed. FML
Thanks for being so compassionate
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
Narcissistic parenting
Today, my parents kept on trying to create drama in my long-distance relationship,and telling me that my life is a mess. But when I tell them they played a huge part in my crippling anxiety, they change the topic. FML
Maybe that's a good idea?
Today, I told my parents about my life problems, after they forced me to open up. Now they want to send me to a psychiatrist. Don't trust anyone. FML
Delusions
Today, I finally got the courage to tell my parents I think I'm suffering from schizophrenia. They refused to discuss it after telling me, "It's all in my head." 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
CPTSD
Today, I realized my parents are pretty much single-handedly responsible for all of the mental illnesses and personality disorders I have now. FML
Keeping up appearances
Today, my parents screamed at me for being diagnosed as depressed, because I’m not allowed to be depressed, because me being depressed makes them look like bad parents who couldn’t raise a happy, normal child, so I have to be happy or I’ll be punished. FML
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bluerhhajfk 17
This website was made entirely to laugh at other people's misfortune.
girlrome 19
Well, whose was it?
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Comments (77)
Kreneaa 6
Instead, as good parents should do, they should be trying to help you solve your problem, not blame each other. Smh.
Ray_of_midnight 23
Unfortunately often as not the parents are a big part of the problem in situations like this. Good luck, OP, with therapy and/or meds, whatever you and your various care providers decide is the best course of action.
bellydancer82 15
That's actually a pretty common reaction. News of mental illness is hard on those who don't understand it, especially parents. They just didn't know how to react properly, and they could've been defensive about it. Just be positive and try to explain to them that it's not they're fault (even if it is- that information is for a therapist.) good luck, OP!
bellydancer82 15
Their* sorry for the dumbass mistake
DanielleinDC 34
I can see why you're depressed with parents like this.
pmv19675 6
At least they care about you.but it's sad they would feel responsible,and hope you get better
cd8919 12
And dad your rebuttal is?
MegaError101 10
That means they care
EthanKeitz16 2
My mom does the same crap too and I try to explain to her and she just gets the totally wrong idea and it pisses me off >:(
pensacolalady 10
I'm sorry! I hope you get the help you need!
dude1987 5
Sorry, OP. Your parents are idiots. Seek help on your own.
Blahblah9921 4
thats why i dont tell my parents stuff i tell my friends or someone else