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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You deserved it 3 688

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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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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

hapetreefriend 1

Tuesday 10 January 2012 7:54

I'm sorry but your mom is a biotch

dragutz95 2

Tuesday 10 January 2012 9:32

damn kids with your anti depressants. we all have problems. get over yourself

Gigglebear 9

Tuesday 10 January 2012 9:46

No wonder OP is depressed. Her mother is an emotional abuser trying to break her daughter's self worth. OP, move out when you can and never look back. You'll be better off.

kainpwnsu 19

Tuesday 10 January 2012 10:05

Hmm... Did you try getting a refill?

claydrummer5323 5

Tuesday 10 January 2012 15:13

I hate it when i run out of anti-depressents. I'm sorry that you have to deal with that unless you have no reason to be depressed.

FlonkertonChamp 6

Tuesday 10 January 2012 16:53

no, the antidepressant WITHDRAWAL is making the OP depressed. reading comprehension. try it.

musicslamajama 0

Tuesday 10 January 2012 19:04

My mom is the exact same!! Is she british like mine?

acnlgaeilre 0

Tuesday 10 January 2012 23:45

She maybe be on her period!!!!!!!

thatoneitalian 3

Wednesday 11 January 2012 2:53

Sounds a lot like my gf's family.. Seen it firsthand.. Sorry, OP..

heyitsdiamond 5

Wednesday 11 January 2012 5:46

I can't do this anymore I'm sorry but your mother is a ******* idiot I can't stand parents who say their child is selfish when it's the complete opposite. I hope she ******* realizes that your more important and I hope you told her stupid ass off cause I would have

Okayitwasme 0

Thursday 12 January 2012 2:38

I don't think getting mad at the mom is going to help. She should focus on herself. She can't change her mom. Her mom will just say it confirms what she thinks of her daughter.