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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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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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

stgreen 0

Tuesday 10 January 2012 2:22

fml should be used for amusing stories. your not gonna stop being miserable if you keep going on about it. put a smile on and see how much better you feel, better than any pills.

afunnyterdcody 5

Tuesday 10 January 2012 2:26

Aww shoot you should speak to my neighbor he has all the pills u need

bacon_ftw 5

Tuesday 10 January 2012 2:50

It really doesn't sound like you should have gone of them.

lilmissny599 0

Tuesday 10 January 2012 3:21

This similar event happened to me a week ago! I'm still mad at my mom!

FireFlie07 20

Tuesday 10 January 2012 4:05

The doc didn't take you off them gradually??? That's like one of the leading reasons people commit suicide in the US. Hope things go better for you. Good luck OP

h2opolomich138 0

Tuesday 10 January 2012 4:34

Anti-depressants are non-addictive you moron you can't get withdrawal from them

FlonkertonChamp 6

Tuesday 10 January 2012 5:46

yes, you can. stopping anti-depressants cold-turkey can (and often does) cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shaking, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and dizziness. that's withdrawal. add that to the massive depression that it causes and you've got a week or two of pure hell. this is why if you're ever on anti-depressants and need to stop, it's important to wean off of them.

karlynichole 5

Tuesday 10 January 2012 4:37

I'm sorry. I've been off those meds for a few months now and ya I know it's hard and everyone says it will get better but really the only way it will is if u make it better. Find someone or something that makes u happy