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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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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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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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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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

linnie_wesker 20

Monday 9 January 2012 22:10

I'm sorry OP, it sounds like your mom is part of the reason you're depressed... Just know that you're not alone. My mom is really similar, actually. The second she needs me for whatever stupid reason I'm there comforting her, but when I need her she just gets angry and says my problems aren't that serious. Yeah, just because I'm 19 I'm apparently not a real person and my emotions don't mean anything. Get a job, save your money, and get the hell out of there.

Inediblepeaches 15

Monday 9 January 2012 22:12

Your mom sounds like a mean old b*tch who you can't trust to go to for anything. Sorry OP.

gizmogirl82 0

Monday 9 January 2012 22:17

I know how you feel. ... Sorry your mother isn't as supportive as she SHOULD be.

Calyx_fml 21

Monday 9 January 2012 22:19

You don't need meds. You need to get away from your mom and her borderline personality disorder. Look it up.

cassy626 5

Monday 9 January 2012 22:46

Happened to me two days ago, my boyfriend thought I posted this!

princessfran29 6

Monday 9 January 2012 23:16

My mom is the same exact way. People say you should ignore it, but I know that it is much harder than that. I'm lucky enough to have gotten a chance to move out, and live with my dad. I hope you all the best.

SaMmIMonster96 6

Tuesday 10 January 2012 0:55

I'm so sorry, I go through that almost every day :( if you need someone to talk to I'm here

chaos420therapy 1

Tuesday 10 January 2012 1:10

I totally know how you feel. Withdrawals from antidepressants is horrible. Ive been there. Go get your meds.

Pyro_Wolf 17

Tuesday 10 January 2012 1:10

How old are you? If your 18 or older, get a job and get out of that house. No person deserves to be treated that way, especially by their own mother.

OneBlueElephant 2

Tuesday 10 January 2012 1:42

I only created my account to tell you this: "Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounding yourself with a**holes.”― William Gibson I know this sounds harsh, but it's true. Sometimes it's the most effective way to feel better yourself, when you avoid people that drag you down. If you can't move out and bring physical space between you and your mother, conciously work on yourself. Don't try to change your mother, she's the only one that could do it (and most certainly won't do it anyway). Change your expectations and face the reality about what role your mother plays in your family, in your life. Talk to someone you trust. It helps.