Today, I went to the doctor. I told her I felt down all the time. She asked me a few questions and she told me I was depressed. She suggested to go home and find the sources of my depression. When I told my parents, they started laughing and said "Yeah, right." I think I found my source. FML
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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
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
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
Today, my mother made me see the doctor to see if I had irritable bowel syndrome, on the account of how often I go to the restroom. I then had to admit I only go in there to get away from my family. My doctor thought it was hilarious. My mom didn't. FML
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
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 told my mom that I struggle with depression. She then told me that she thinks that I always seem to suck the life out of a room. FML
Today, I finally got time to take a nap. Later, my mom asked me if I was depressed because I didn't leave my room for 3 hours. She talked to my dad about it, and now my family thinks I'm depressed because I slept for 3 hours. FML
Today, I went to get Covid test because I had chest pain and shortness of breath. Turns out, I just have depression and anxiety. 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
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ghost_light 0
To those who are falsely equating depression with being emo: **** you. Despression is a legitimate illness that can be as debilitating and painful as any other, and you should hope that you never find yourself drowning in it. It is NOT simply a "state of mind" and cannot be alleviated just by merely wishing it away; for many it takes years of therapy and sometimes medication to finally get out of it. Seriously--cut the ignorance and pick up a book.
hellobananas 0
Sometimes parents think it's "just a phase" and that the kid'll get over it. That doesn't mean they should laugh though. If you said the doctor told you you were depressed, then FML. If you just left that part out, then it's more of a YDI. Either way, sorry bout that. Being depressed sucks, and if your rental units don't even know or care... I've been there.
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car6435 0
no joke. who ever says YDI is retarded and plain rude. depression isnt as easy to get over. plus if it is coming from your own parents. its real bad. but it will get better. to those talking trash. its not helping and it can lead to alot worse situations. something like this happened near me and worst came to worst. but remember life has twists and turns good times and bad times. remember this
Sgt_Schadenfreud 0
"Feeling down all the time" is not a symptom of clinical depression.
24788 7
Yea, you should move out asap.
xtian_fml 0
max's gf's second album, first picture.
baileys82 0
a lot of people have a lot of suggestions. but only you know yourself. check out http://psychcentral.com if anyone wants more info. only you and your dr can tell you whether medication is right for you and ultimately its up to you. therapy is always a good start. there are many causes for depression and its not just something you can "get over" if its a chemical imbalance. nobody goes and tells a diabetic to stop taking insulin and **** their dr. if its a chemical imbalance its not something you'll get over. don't be so ignorant.
iamazombie 0
actually, yes, it is. do some research before stating what you think are facts.
iamazombie 0
my last comment was directed at #74... i want to add that everyone up here talking shit and down-playing OP's depression are the reason why it's hard for people who are truly suffering to be taken seriously. it's people like you who make people who really do have depression feel even worse about themselves, thinking they are just being selfish for wanting help. why are you so angry? maybe you have issues you need to face yourself before you go around telling others whether or not the things they are feeling are 'normal'.
Jord111222333 0
yep! and mine do it too and even when I grew out of my Teens!
jdawg777 0
I hate parents like that. When i told my parents i thought i had adhd they just laughed at me. It really sucks when they dont you seriously..
Master_Beta_XD 0
The OP's parents remind me of how my parents are with my sister, they don't take my sister's depression seriously and just say to "get over it" or something of the sort. :(