Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. 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 told my mom that I struggle with depression. She then told me that she thinks that I always seem to suck the life out of a room. FML
Today, my wife and I received confirmation that she has postpartum depression. When sharing this with the family, my mother exclaimed "I told you she was a psycho!" Now my wife is crying louder and more often than our newborn. Thanks, mom. FML
Today, my mom found out that I've been having counselling behind her back for the past 4 years. I broke down in tears explaining everything. Her response was, "So you go and bitch about me behind my back?!" And she wonders why I'm depressed. FML
Today, going to my psychiatrist's appointment for my PTSD and depression, my mother yelled about how useless I am and how I torture her existence with my "abnormalities." She told the doctor how much I've improved and become such a delight at home for her and our family. FML
Today, my mom tried to give me a pep talk to boost my self confidence. Somehow, it ended up turning into a conversation about how much of a loser I am and how I have no friends. FML
Today, I found myself crying in the bathroom because I started to feel lonely and depressed. My mother came into the bathroom, hearing me cry and gave me an hour long speech about what a beautiful human being I am… And to not forget to lose weight. FML
Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML
Today, my mom sternly told me that she would no longer make doctor's appointments for me, since I need to do them myself. I've been staring at the phone for thirty minutes, crying from anxiety. I'm 27 and the most pathetic man alive. FML
Today, I told my mom that I was taking antidepressants because I hate myself. She said "That's not surprising. You hate everybody. And, you're kind of a bitch." FML
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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zp5 4
Your mother is awful.
CrazyManNo9 29
Living well is the best revenge. Show them all by stepping up. Do deal with the depression. It's neither easy nor fun.
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Comments (199)
Shinygirlnz 1
Wow, there are some seriously vicious people commenting about this. What do they call people with no empathy who attack people when they're already low and vulnerable? And why is it so many of these people read the FMLs but think people don't have a right to submit them? Good luck OP. Take care.
harrymcshabsstic 0
I agree depression is a horrible disease I am bipolar (manic depression) and without medication I thought life was over for me but with the right help I am so much better I'm not a doctor so I won't tell u what medication to take but there are hundreds of anti-depressants u need to find the right one for u cause everyone is different I tried 3 before I started the two I'm on now it took time but u can do it hang in there and u can do it too
emjay09 0
been there done that. get some good meds. I was on celexa for a while.
THEMANN1000 0
nut up or shut up
Cass3m0 0
No, people can be real crybabies sometimes. OP needs to suck it up and get on with her life, working on making it better instead of whining to people on FML about it.
PaperCandles 0
i'm sorry op, i know how you feel. my best friend told me that once when i was depressed, and then proceeded to ignore me for a few days. that is the LAST thing you say or do to a person with depression, especially after you have gone through so much.
emilyxorawr 3
There's only one thing to do........ Go to your dad for advice.
Writingislife16 1
You can't just get over depression, it's serious. FYL OP, hope all is better for you soon.
cassidyl 0
Listen sometimes life just sucks ass but, when there are people in wheelchairs who can't move or teenagers dying inAfrica of simple ear infections or even something as simply painful as losing a spouse, you need to learn to get over thongs that aren't going to literally RUIN your life.
5t3ff1k4h 47
How do you know OP isn't in a wheelchair? Better yet, losing a boyfriend (depending on how serious the relationship was) CAN in fact be compared to losing a spouse. I'm sure it's not as serious, and the one losing the spouse would be much more devastated. That doesn't mean OP isn't going to be/supposed to be upset! For ****'s sake, people.
luvdanceqt 0
things will get better :)