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
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Today, my shrink diagnosed me as severely depressive, due to a lot of stress and yells at home. After the session, my parents argued about whose fault it was and then went on to yell at me for being depressive and wasting their money. 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 family finally noticed my depression because of how quiet, down and uninterested I’ve been. They responded by harassing me for saying nothing, calling me names, and making fun of me. Hmm, I wonder why I’m depressed. 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, 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 told my parents about my life problems, after they forced me to open up. Now they want to send me to a psychiatrist. Don't trust anyone. FML
Today, I finally got the courage to tell my parents I think I'm suffering from schizophrenia. They refused to discuss it after telling me, "It's all in my head." FML
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
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 screamed at me for being diagnosed as depressed, because I’m not allowed to be depressed, because me being depressed makes them look like bad parents who couldn’t raise a happy, normal child, so I have to be happy or I’ll be punished. FML
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bluerhhajfk 17
This website was made entirely to laugh at other people's misfortune.
girlrome 19
Well, whose was it?
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Comments (77)
ylirne 9
If you're a student, talk to your guidance counselor
happle 21
I don't know about other schools, but my guidance counselors are useless. There is probably a school psychiatrist or something.
Britterz 12
Alot of people, parents especially, I just don't think they know how to handle someone they love telling them they have depression. I am sorry OP :( I hope you can get the love and support you need.
Emilystar0298 9
Go seek medical help from a professional yourself! If they don't understand that them fighting over it is bad! Then you can do it on your own! Good luck!
confundo 7
You are lucky your parents actually care. When I told my parents they started laughing and told me I was full of shit.
RedPillSucks 33
I hope you got help from elsewhere...
cheshirecat13242 32
Wow, that arguing is totally curing my depression--thanks, mom & dad!
meganmagee 11
parenting: they're BOTH doing it wrong.
AhouKaho 11
Wow, way to make it all about themselves, stay strong OP
aaditmshah 12
I'm sorry to hear that OP. When I get depressed I usually call a friend. My best friend doubles as my therapist. Friends are easier to talk to. They listen. Parents are usually too depressed themselves to listen to other peoples' depression. Mid-life crisis.
Frostie13 11
it truely works
rabbitprooffence 14
I'm not sure 'getting depressed' equals suffering from actual depression so for OP it might be better to talk to a professional. Talking to friends may help but some things can't be fixed by just that..
jenn1808 16
Best of luck OP. Admitting that you need help can be the hardest part - it was for me.
ben_e_boy28 4
Try coming out if the closet next... That should be fun. ;)