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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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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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Omniprism 15
They're NOT A FRIEND. And hang in there. Depression has ebbs and flows. Find something each day that makes you happy. And tell your doctor. Good luck my sweet.
bellydancer82 15
Ah, I had a friend like that in high school.. Life got so much better once I left her, she only wanted the worst for me so it felt great to let that go. You should consider the relationship with your friend and figure out if it's worth your happiness. Granted she could have been joking (badly), so I don't really know your situation OP. But, regardless, please get help for your depression if you haven't already. It's worth getting the help, depression is hard to battle alone. It may be a bit cliché, but try a new hobby that you've always wanted to try. I've been suffering with depression since I was 10 years old, followed by 10 years of a severe eating disorder. After a failed suicide attempt when I was 18, I started belly dancing. It totally changed my life, I have all new friends, have been genuinely happy, and have recovered from the eating disorders. Not saying belly dancing is for you, but a new hobby can channel your focus and put you in a different mindset. Wishing you luck, sending my love.
Sora_McKain 36
You make a good point. While I don't suffer from depression personally, both my mom and sister do. Around this time last year it seemed like they both started to hit rock bottom. I had no idea how to help at all, as such during one of my mindless rambling, I told them both that I would love to try belly dancing. My sister does jazz and tap, and her dance teacher has a friend who teaches belly dance so my sister got into contact with her. I took the class for a total of three months before my sister convinced my mom to come and watch me practice. The very next week I had two new classmates ?. Now, a year later, they both have gotten back on track. My sister says that trying something new then finding that she loved it worked better than her pills. There was indeed something about the both of them getting on the floor and doing a good shimmy or camel walk that helped their bad episodes.
SomeRandomUser 19
She is NOT your best friend. I'm sorry.
jayray313 21
Jeez, Karen. You can't just ask people why they don't kill themselves.
DeathAngelsKiss 12
Tht is not a friend. Don't listen to people like that. You're much stronger than that. Stay strong!
vikky538 29
Just tell her that you don't wanna die alone and need a friend's company
bapbap_fml 15
The person is not a friend. I suggest you cut them out of your life. When I got sick there were people like that in my life who did not understand my illness either. They'd say hurtful things, and being sick and vulnerable I would take it to heart and be very mad at myself for an illness I have no control over. I now just cut people out of my life if they are negative and hindering me focusing on my health. Best of luck!
lilchica22001 22
You are not alone sweetie. I am battling depression as well and have been for many years. Don't listen to your friend. She is a horrible "friend" and you deserve better. If the universe lost you, it would be incredibly sad. You have no idea how many people love and care about you, even if you don't see them very much. You should watch the movie called "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" It will show you how much of an impact you have on other's lives even if you don't know it. Please stay strong and know that you are very loved and appreciated. If you ever need to talk please message me. Id happily be your friend.
Mathalamus 25
I'm really sorry, but.. Do you think your message of support will really help? All I see here is meaningless empty words of support... I am not the OP, but I'll watch that movie, it might help. Or completely destroy my heart. Either way, it will do something.
talking_toilet 19
If somebody is sad more than not that doesn't mean they want to kill themselves
LadyKayDee 23
It amazes me how inconsiderate and stupid people can be. Makes you appreciate good friends. I'm sorry you had to hear that OP. hang in there. :)