Depression and Parents: Double standard

Double standard

By Anonymous - 09/01/2012 05:01 - United States

Today, I spent five hours sobbing in my room due to antidepressant withdrawal. My mother refused to come and talk to me, because I'm "a terrible, hateful child who only cares about herself." Last week, I spent two hours comforting her because my brother hadn't called in a week. FML

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By terrible person - 04/04/2011 09:29

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to break down and cry because his mother hates me for unknown reasons. I walked in, gave him a long hug, and started sobbing. I then saw his mother. She was visiting him to complain about how terrible a person I am. FML

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By Mike - 11/09/2019 04:01 - United States - Burlington

Today, I called my mother to say hi. She spent a whole hour and a half complaining about how I never call her, bawling and calling me "a waste of human flesh." I call her at least once a week. FML

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You deserved it 131

Coping

By Anonymous - 23/06/2023 18:00

Today, I realized how self-absorbed my mother is when she came to visit, and was so upset at my sibling over a non-issue that she didn't notice I was high so I wouldn't have to remember anything she said. I was hoping for a healthier relationship with my family. FML

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You deserved it 261

Let it out

By :-( - 17/07/2013 05:22 - Australia - Rozelle

Today, I finally convinced my mum to take me to a psychologist. As soon as he sat me down and asked me how I was doing, my mum burst into tears and went on a rant about how her life is terrible and she regrets everything. I was asked to sit in the waiting room. She used up my whole hour. FML

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You deserved it 3 657

By purpleskylight - 27/06/2012 05:29 - United States - Lexington

Today, I tried for 45 minutes to convince my psychiatrist to take me off my antidepressant. When he finally agreed to do so, I broke down into tears and sobbed uncontrollably for 10 minutes. Hello, increased prescription. FML

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By machina - 16/07/2019 04:01

Today, I approached my mother for comfort, because I've been feeling depressed and unloved by anyone lately. She replied, “Honestly, I stopped loving you back when you were a toddler.” FML

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You deserved it 157

Priorities

By unknown - 26/04/2021 21:30

Today, I was feeling depressed. I overheard my mom crying on the phone. She said, “If my daughter kills herself, who’s going to do the dishes?” FML

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You deserved it 101

By Anonymous - 20/04/2009 18:22 - United States

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

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Narcissistic

By Anonymous - 07/03/2022 06:00 - Canada - Dundas

Today, my mom chewed me out, because my brother has been complaining to her that I don't talk to him anymore since moving out. We've never talked much, even when we were sharing a place! FML

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You deserved it 96

By Anonymous - 25/08/2019 19:00 - Pakistan - Islamabad

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

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Pentium_4 27

Monday 9 January 2012 11:58

bi-polarism is a terrible disease. feel bad for her

Buttsexpirate 9

Monday 9 January 2012 12:03

Sounds like somebody needs a hug! :3

Comments

lwilso41 5

Monday 9 January 2012 13:27

12- even when you gradually come off anti depressants there are withdrawal effects, like nausea, headaches, insomnia and uncontrollable emotions because of the nature of the drug.

Cricknah 5

Monday 9 January 2012 13:28

Be careful, OP. I didn't have time to see a doctor to get a refill on one of mine and I ended up having a withdrawal seizure. It can be a really serious thing.

lwilso41 5

Monday 9 January 2012 13:29

Sometimes people need to come off them urgently due to adverse effects.

iggz 0

Monday 9 January 2012 13:40

Stop being depressed, life is short.

littlemissalex 3

Monday 9 January 2012 13:53

Being depressed isn't exactly OP's fault when her mother speaks to her like that. Depression isn't something you can control.

desireev 17

Monday 9 January 2012 13:56

Yeah.. Because 'not being depressed' is just so easy. C'mon now! You couldn't think of anything better to say?

HandsomeRatch 20

Monday 9 January 2012 14:05

Yeah, OP! Tell your brain to stop having the wrong hormone balance and stop being depressed! In all seriousness now, I'm really sorry to hear that OP. I hope you get your medication again soon and that your mom sees what kind of bitch she is. I can understand why you're depressed if she's like that.

missy73 3

Monday 9 January 2012 17:47

Stop being a jerk! Life is short! Too short to have ppl constantly say stop being down or crying.

A100893 30

Monday 9 January 2012 13:51

Your mom is a 'terrible, hateful woman who only cares about herself' and she made one of her children feel bad for no reason. No wonder her son won't call her....

ohmandapants 16

Monday 9 January 2012 17:06

No wonder OP is depressed. That witch can't be doing her much good.

Cmcnab1997 0

Monday 9 January 2012 13:58

And how old are you?

DocBastard 38

Monday 9 January 2012 14:05

How the hell does her age make a difference? Teens can have depression as can adults, and it's extremely prevalent among the elderly.

Astroman129 7

Monday 9 January 2012 15:00

I've been depressed since I was 11. Antidepressants since I was 15. Age is irrelevant.

linkinpark98 23

Monday 9 January 2012 14:16

Depression hurts. Symbalta can help.

Astroman129 7

Monday 9 January 2012 15:02

I have had bad experiences with Cymbalta. I'm more of a Zoloft guy myself.

mommapanda 0

Monday 9 January 2012 15:08

Sounds like you need something different. Just because you had adverse reactions doesn't mean everyone will. As it just so happens, I take Cymbalta and I don't have any problems with it.