Today, my dad decided that the best way to alleviate my crippling depression is to talk to me in a baby voice. FML
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Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML
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Today, I realised my dad speaks to me the same way he speaks to my dog when she's done something bad. FML
Today, my dad told me that people requiring psychiatric treatment are just weak and pathetic, and what they really need is a kick up the ass and to get a fucking grip. He told me this not 30 seconds after my doctor recommended I spend some time in a facility for my severe depression. FML
Today, my dad straight up told me I’m not allowed to be depressed because it reflects badly on him as a single parent. This was followed by a threat to confiscate my car keys if I told anyone I’m depressed, even my friends and girlfriend. FML
Today, after struggling for over a year with it, and now having it medically confirmed, I told my step-dad about my depression. He gave me a disgusted look and scoffed, "Toughen up, cunt." FML
Today, my dad sat me down for a talk. After the talk, he wasn't my dad anymore. FML
Today, on my way to see my therapist, my father told me to lie to her and tell her that I'm happy so he wouldn't have to drive me there anymore. FML
Today, I'm so tired from constantly soothing my crying 2 month-old baby that I've started trying to soothe inanimate objects with baby talk whenever they make a noise. My fridge started beeping and I began an involuntary chorus of, "It's OK darling, shhhhhh, it's alright." FML
Today, my dad completely disregards my mental health, insists mental disorders are just excuses for laziness in my generation, so even though I have crippling depression, at times he has no sympathy and will mercilessly bully me into “snapping out of it” and to "get a damn job already." FML
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kittykath32 22
At least he is trying to help. There are far too many parents out there who don't care at all.
cutycat136 28
Everyone tries to help out in different ways, some people don't know how to deal with certain situations and maybe that's just his attempt at trying to help. Just let him know that's not the way to do it and I'm sure he'll understand and stop.
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Comments (59)
johobus28 26
Because condescension heals all?
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
it might be mental /clinical.... or situational( like something recently happened in your life). the only one who can change your life for the better is you op. if it's clinical then medication is out there . if it's situational then figure out what triggered the depression. free counseling is probably offered at a church or school. no one can fix you but you. I had to learn that the hard way.
MissBehavin77 18
Maybe he's just trying to be goofy to make you smile.
brand125 17
it might not be tactful, but it could be true..
Arwen_Evenstar 37
Yep, sometimes my family just try to make me laugh. I think watching your child be ill and unable to do anything to help makes people desperate. And depression is very hard to help!
Countryboy1996 18
Right. Some people help differently.
NomeDMF 17
Try speaking to him in the same voice to make him realize it's something you don't like and he'll stop. I understand depression and it really sucks. So hope you rise emotionally, OP. Good luck.
JayGatsby 25
Or if OP hasn't tried this already she can just talk to her dad instead.
kittykath32 22
At least he is trying to help. There are far too many parents out there who don't care at all.
rocketgurl 15
I don't really see how talking in a baby voice would help at all. Honestly it's rather belittling
badluckalex 23
Hey, if the father has never encountered this before what do expect? Maybe it's just me but the father did what he thought was best by trying to comfort OP.
usaidwhat82 21
At least he's trying to help.
_kyleG_ 34
Who's a sad little girl? Cootchy cootchy coo
aljop 15
Hey. He is just probably trying to help even if he is misguided. And otherwise, it gets better, I promise. Get some actual professional help if it continues like is,
cutycat136 28
Everyone tries to help out in different ways, some people don't know how to deal with certain situations and maybe that's just his attempt at trying to help. Just let him know that's not the way to do it and I'm sure he'll understand and stop.
haileyrows 26
He's a paternal figure, but that doesn't mean he has to be patronizing
WCARlover 35
A lot of people simply have no idea how to go about communicating with someone who is depressed. I'm sure he cares a lot but has no idea how to show it. I hope you find whatever help you need whether it be therapy or medicine. Best of luck OP!