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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I vented to my friend about how unhappy I am and how I want to kill myself. What did she say? "Don't do that." That was it. FML
Today, my best friend actually had the audacity to try and one-up my suicide attempt story. FML
Today, I told my mom I loved her and she asked if I was going to kill myself. FML
Today, I was feeling suicidal and needed to talk to someone about it, so I called up the only person in the world who cares about me: my mom. Or so I thought. Her immediate response was, “You should go ahead and end it.” 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 friend needed to talk out bad feelings. Then she urged me to open up as well. I hate doing it, but it only seemed fair, so I confessed my deep insecurities. Not only did she agree with everything, but she also helpfully added that I'm boring, have no life, and all my dreams are unattainable. FML
Today, my best friend said we couldn't be friends anymore because I'm too depressed or too happy all the time. After explaining for half an hour what bipolar depression was and how I have it he just said, "Bullshit!" FML
Today, I was texting my friend. He has a history of depression, which we were talking about, and somehow, he turned the conversation to, "If we ever broke up, I would kill myself." I didn't even know we were even going out. FML
Today, I tried to tell my dad that I was really struggling with my mental health and didn't think I could stay alive much longer. He laughed. This comes after telling my "best friend" last week and having to wait three days for a reply. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with depression. My girlfriend's idea of consoling me was to break up with me because she can't date a "psycho". FML
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Top comments
umerin 32
That's ****** up. Please don't listen to her and seek help from someone who actually cares about your wellbeing.
YoloWhiteRSA 20
I suggest you get a new supportive friend OP.
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Comments (173)
gunnerblaster 21
Screw your "friend". Depression is serious and should be treated, as such. Call 1-(800)-273-8255, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. I wish the best for you.
richardmosqueda 14
you*
Emmy0806 6
That's Terrible. Some people are just completely stupid
gauravahuja 4
seriously..where do people such best friends...!!
mr_dour 16
Reverse psychology, never fails...oh wait.
Fsvb 32
ugh, mensen kunnen zo gemeen en bot zijn :( if you wanna talk, pm me :) heb er zelf ook ervaring mee gehad
speakersboom 19
the first time i opened up to an adult about being suicidal was my middle school counselor. All she said was "well, if you really wanted to do it, you wouldve bought a gun and done it already."
TheNicce01 14
as a very depressed person. stuff like this is just the worst...
forgottenfox24 1
Anyone who says something so cruel about something as serious and personal as opening up about depression isn't your friend, sorry OP!
ashcmiller 6
No one should ever say that! Simply wrong