Today, after struggling to get something out of my eye, I kept my eye open long so it would start to water. My mother in law noticed and said, "Aww, do you need a therapist again?" She knows full well I struggle with chronic depression. 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, I woke up with my eye swollen half shut. To spare the embarrassment, I asked my mom if I could stay home from school. She said no, but also attempted to make me feel better by saying that with my eye, my acne was unnoticeable. FML
Today, I woke up with pink eye. My mom tried to help by putting drops in. It started burning like hell; she didn't understand why. It turns out she was putting ear drops in my eye. 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, 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 told my mom I wanted to see a doctor, because I feel like I’m slipping into depression. I told her I was so sad, I didn’t shower for 4 days. Her response? “I don’t believe that. You’ve always had great hygiene!” Duh, I’m not myself lately! Thanks for noticing. FML
Today, after opening up to my husband about my mental struggles after a difficult birth, I shed a few tears. He left me there to go take a nap. FML
Today, I told my mother-in-law that I was going through postpartum depression and was put on a antidepressant to help. Her response was, "Great, now we have a pill head in the family." FML
Today, I went to my doctor to discuss my chronic insomnia. After I'd spent ten minutes describing how exhausted I am and how it’s affecting my life, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "Have you tried just closing your eyes and clearing your mind?" I paid a $50 copay to be told how to blink. FML
Today, I've been seeing a therapist after more than 20 years of struggles. I think I saw him cry during our sessions a few times. I guess that my inability to live my life at the fullest was hard earned. FML
Today, my wife and I received confirmation that she has postpartum depression. When sharing this with the family, my mother exclaimed "I told you she was a psycho!" Now my wife is crying louder and more often than our newborn. Thanks, mom. FML
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Top comments
Mightyrif 23
Awww does she need a slap. Yes she does, yes she does.
lexiieeex3 32
Well that's ******* rude. Even if you were upset the first thought that comes to mind is not "Do you need a therapist again?" I mean that's so demeaning.
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Comments (44)
Mightyrif 23
Awww does she need a slap. Yes she does, yes she does.
MadeUpUsername 13
It's a shame that people can't even be sensitive towards their own family anymore.
Leanne798 25
Or just towards other people in general...
Warfire300 13
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Since when did keeping your eyes open is linked to depression?
neonvortex 25
It was because OP's eye was watering, not because it was open.
lexiieeex3 32
Well that's ******* rude. Even if you were upset the first thought that comes to mind is not "Do you need a therapist again?" I mean that's so demeaning.
hannahhlizz 18
Sounds like it was an eye-opening moment for you
Unlucky1232 20
what a bitch. seriously who the **** does that?
iiTzNeeNerz 26
"Did you forget to take your bitch pills?" I'm sorry that you have to deal with her insensitivity, OP.
SecundusSecunda 27
I dont think she forgot, it seems like she OD'd
MitchRapp 20
That is none of her business. And if it was that is no how you address that subject. Sorry Op.
darshini_ii 24
If she was trying to joke, she failed miserably. Somebody should tell her she's got a terrible sense of humor. I'm sorry you've got to be around her OP.
andrmac 25
Awe isn't she just a **** in a half!