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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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)
kmw003 17
You need to get rid of that kind of person in your life. I cannot stress enough how toxic it will become for you and your state of mind. You need support, not someone tearing you down and poking fun at your mental health. I'm sorry, OP.
Smilesalot421 10
ah friends got to love them
mmoorman7451 11
She doesn't need to be your friend anymore
a3gab 17
That's sucks op but I think you should discuss these things with a therapist not with your friends it's easier that way
NinjaJellyfish 27
Please don't. I don't know if you laughed it off as her being an awful friend or not, but depression is a temporary thing that you will get through and become a stronger, more empathetic person than ever before. There's a reason that it's called the curse of the strong, and just remember that their our people who value you, and who need you to keep submitting fmls to a certain comedy website ;)
Fairyjoshy 13
It's not temporary for everyone, but it can be made livable.
alyciawatkins37 13
DO NOT listen to her and you need better friends. You are valuable!
ohmyrosie 14
Your friend's life is a FML on her parents part. Please ignore and remove such vile and idiotic people from your life. Get help, surround yourself with loving family and friends and heal.
cptncuttlefish 24
Literally ditch that bitch. Find someone who isn't an insensitive **** who cares about you.
lexid17 12
For someone who deals with depression,I'd tell them to go shove it and find a more compassionate friend
idk_rose 25
Honestly, i'm surprised you still called her your best friend in this.