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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my dad straight up told me I’m not allowed to be depressed because it reflects badly on him as a single parent. This was followed by a threat to confiscate my car keys if I told anyone I’m depressed, even my friends and girlfriend. 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, 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, 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 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, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML
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
Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML
Today, my parents want nothing to do with me because I can’t stop spending money. Buying junk food is the one thing that makes me happy, and I’ve been to countless therapists and tried every medication. FML
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
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Anderling 33
Man, I wonder why you're depressed with parents like these. Speaking as someone who also had a severely unsupportive parent reaction to depression, someday you will be able to tell them they have no more power over you, and that will be the most satisfying moment you'll feel all year.
Chazzster 32
Unfortunately earlier generations were raised with an attitude that mental health issues were a failing and not a health issue... OP, your parents attitude towards your depression doesn’t help at all. And unfortunate much of society takes essentially the same attitude - they say cheer up and smile. Which really means hide your pain… OP, you really need to see a mental health professional. Hopefully you are already. Depression is rarely cured with just antidepressants - Though they may help and ideally are part of the aid when appropriate. Hopefully a counselor or psychologist can help you figure out how to handle your parents attitude.
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Anderling 33
Man, I wonder why you're depressed with parents like these. Speaking as someone who also had a severely unsupportive parent reaction to depression, someday you will be able to tell them they have no more power over you, and that will be the most satisfying moment you'll feel all year.
RichardPencil 32
Too bad that Big Pharma couldn't monetize "Don't cry or I'll give you something to cry about." Instead they crank out drugs to be used with "therapy" that rewards your ongoing depression with attention and care.
IHaveThePower 18
Depression is an illness resulting from psychological and chemical causes, and often the BEST treatment is attention and care, you ungodly dickweasel. Tell us you know nothing about medicine...
Chazzster 32
Unfortunately earlier generations were raised with an attitude that mental health issues were a failing and not a health issue... OP, your parents attitude towards your depression doesn’t help at all. And unfortunate much of society takes essentially the same attitude - they say cheer up and smile. Which really means hide your pain… OP, you really need to see a mental health professional. Hopefully you are already. Depression is rarely cured with just antidepressants - Though they may help and ideally are part of the aid when appropriate. Hopefully a counselor or psychologist can help you figure out how to handle your parents attitude.
tiptoppc 21
Yeah. No shit. My dad (boomer gen) cried because I would suffer Bipolar all my life. Meanwhile, he won’t treat and ignores his making everyone else suffer around him because of his refusal to treat making us miserable by trying to drag others down with him. I became really happy when I cut contact with him. Best decision ever.
Brightside86 31
The beatings will continue until moral improves...
Someweirdhobo 12
that 100% proves they are in fact terrible parents.
FluffythePink 23
🫂 Imagine how much of your depression is going to just mysteriously vanish the day you move out and cut contact with them.