Today, I discovered that my parents made a game out of my mental illness. Every morning, they have a bet on which one of them can make me cry first. 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 realized my parents are pretty much single-handedly responsible for all of the mental illnesses and personality disorders I have now. FML
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
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, I found out how my parents met. They met at a mental hospital, where they were both being hospitalized. FML
Today, my mom found a new favorite game. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of a year and still have not been able to find a job (months after graduating college). Due to this stress I cry easily, her game? Seeing how many times a day she can make me boo-hoo. FML
Today, the reality of how shattered my mental health is truly hit me when I spent ten minutes crying after a bot beat me at a card game. 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
Today, my grandma reduced me to a sobbing wreck in two short sentences, just to win a bet against my mum. FML
Today, my mom made up a new game. She thinks it's hilarious to hide my brother's creepy Batman toy around the house to creep me out. This has been going on for hours and I still scream every time. FML
Today, my girlfriend told me that her parents have a bet going on when we are going to break up. FML
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BurnInDemonFire 39
Let's turn the tables. I bet you I can slip laxatives in their coffee before you do. The time limit is before Christmas. Ready? Go!
interesting33 37
That is awful. I am so sorry OP. I hope you are able to get the help you need from. professional and are able to get out of that house if possible. If they are not supporting you then that is wrong.
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BurnInDemonFire 39
Let's turn the tables. I bet you I can slip laxatives in their coffee before you do. The time limit is before Christmas. Ready? Go!
interesting33 37
That is awful. I am so sorry OP. I hope you are able to get the help you need from. professional and are able to get out of that house if possible. If they are not supporting you then that is wrong.
Sinshine 28
I'd call that child abuse. Go get help.
tipsyone 22
From someone who’s had mental problem! I strongly advise you to take a serious talk with your parents! I’m hoping they just don’t understand the magnitude of your problem thus they make jokes! Otherwise they’re extremely shitty people, let alone being parents!
Glowworm56 27
Mental illness is not a joke. Your parents are jerks.
cbchawks 14
you probably deserve it.
Alup132 22
Dude, you’re sick. And I’m not saying that to make fun of OP, I suffer from diagnosed mental illnesses as well that my parents don’t take 100% seriously, and I must say, there’s something seriously wrong with you to think anyone deserves that treatment.
404wan 19
and **** you
acmariner99 25
What the ever living **** is wrong with you?
cflyers78 1
You'd think people would realize this is probably sarcasm...
b00ts3ct0r 15
Oh dear. You need to get out of that toxic environment ASAP. If you have a grandparent, aunt/uncle, anybody who’d be willing to take you in and keep you safe from harm, please look into it. I know it’s difficult, and it really breaks you down. But you’re strong, you’ve lived your entire life up to this point. I wish you luck and send love for your situation ❤️
WHSKitty4ever 23
I’m so sorry, OP.
Anducar 10
That's nothing short of abuse. Maybe contact child services and see if they can do something. You need to get out of this toxic environment, else they'll just add to your mental illness and you'll never get better. Best of luck to you!
alien236 8
And I thought my parents were insensitive about mental illness. I hope you can get away from these toxic monsters soon.