Today, some well-meaning soul told me to just pray my depression away, which would be about as effective as praying away a knife in my shin. FML
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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, 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, I saw my specialist and I told her that one of my medications is messing with my head too much. I said that it’s making my depression so bad I have started cutting again, and want to walk in front of a truck. They said I just have to "suck it up". FML
Today, a therapist told me that I was too depressed to attend his depression group meetings. FML
Today, I told my mom that I'm bulimic and have been for a few years, and that I needed help. She responded by saying, "Well that's clearly not working for you. Why don't you try anorexia?" She then patted me on the head, smiled, and walked away. FML
Today, I somehow have both crippling depression and a fear of death. Please end me, but don't. 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
Today, I got the best advice for my depression and anxiety from my parents and relatives: "Get it out of your head, there's no such thing. And get married!" 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
Today, my wife told me to stop talking about my depression, in case the neighbours hear and think she’s a bad wife for not being able to keep me happy. FML
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Kramer1998 20
I'm religious and even I think people get a bit too crazy about God being the only answer, don't worry OP, there are people out there who will and want to help you!
KayDee29 31
That's when you pray them away...
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Comments (55)
LevyLove 17
So sorry OP.... Some people just don't understand the magnitude and constant inner battle those of us who suffer from depression have to face daily. That really would've made me feel like shit.
xMaeLA 24
There's a difference between spirituality and religion. Religion is man made. Spirituality is having a relationship with God. To each their own. However, this is such a touchy subject.. Listen OP, do what feels best for you. Either way, at the end of the day, you're laying down with your problems. No one else. Best of luck to you!
Fairyjoshy 13
This sounds suspiciously like "Christianity isn't a religion" bullcrap. Spirituality isn't a personal relationship with God. Spirituality is personal beliefs on spiritual matters. Religion is organized and/or mandated spirituality. Christianity is a religion of the "mandated" variety.
The_Skittish_One 27
I'm so sorry that you had to experience that, OP. I'm a Christian, and while I certainly advocate prayer, I do not think that God means for us to do nothing. For example, medication and/or counselling may be needed and I don't think that you can pray the depression away... Also, sometimes I think people aren't looking for an easy answer but merely a kind, listening ear in times of sadness. And minimizing people's depression is a really nasty thing to do.
AndyPurdy 31
im so sorry,stay strong op! :)
randomgamer1 7
Try an alternative healing, maybe? A lot of people are skeptical but it can help.
Kog_Hiro 17
Because SURELY religion is a form of anti depressant. If you have a problem just pray it away. I'm not knocking religion or anything, but it's not for everybody. OP, if you ask me, just find some good friends and get a nice music playlist you can vibe with. Won't fix the problem, but it can help.
interesting33 37
Some Christians think the Bible and prayer is all you need for these - these things need doctors. It is not unchristian to make use of people learned in the body and mind; it is not evil spirits and with these things prayer does not always help. I think it is dangerous if Christians always think that is the answer because sometimes you need professional, secular help and maybe THAT is God's way of answering prayer. PLEASE go to a doctor. With depression prayer might help but it might not, and if not then you need to seek help from professionals. Also my friend says we are like batteries - we need to recharge and sometimes things take a lot out of us, like getting out of bed, on other days we are able to do more, but we need to recharge by doing things we like such as watching tv.
The_Skittish_One 27
I think that God gave us brains. We should use them and sometimes that means doing something that might help your situation. Guilting people because they haven't been able to pray the pain away is ridiculous and dangerous. And I think that yes, it might be God's way of answering prayer :) Like that joke about the drowning man who refused two boats and a helicopter, and when he did and went to Heaven he asked God why He didn't save him, to which God replied "I sent two boats and a helicopter, what more did you want?!" :P I like the battery analogy :) Very helpful, thank you.
abNormal62 23
Yeah, that tactic is been so successful with resolving, war, famine, crime and other social maladies and inequities, it should be a snap to fix your depression
sstahpp 33
HATE PEOPLE WHO SAY STUPID SHIT LIKE THAT
Rozeyyy 25
Well its sad that you have depression but the "well meaning soul" was just trying to help...i dont see how this is much of an FML... as for the depression... maybe you should see a therapist? my cousin had depression and she felt better after talking to a therapist for a few sessions Not completely but it was a good starting point but anyway good luck with that