Kids, Mental health, Depression, Narcissistic parents and Parents: Keeping up appearances

Keeping up appearances

By Anonymous - 15/09/2023 16:00

Today, my parents screamed at me for being diagnosed as depressed, because I’m not allowed to be depressed, because me being depressed makes them look like bad parents who couldn’t raise a happy, normal child, so I have to be happy or I’ll be punished. FML

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You deserved it 144

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By blah. - 05/04/2010 10:14 - Thailand

Today, my shrink diagnosed me as severely depressive, due to a lot of stress and yells at home. After the session, my parents argued about whose fault it was and then went on to yell at me for being depressive and wasting their money. FML

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Support system

By OP. - 29/08/2021 12:01 - Australia - Collaroy

Today, my family finally noticed my depression because of how quiet, down and uninterested I’ve been. They responded by harassing me for saying nothing, calling me names, and making fun of me. Hmm, I wonder why I’m depressed. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/10/2013 04:44 - Chile - Santiago

Today, I opened up to my parents about my depression. Their response was to have a very heated discussion about whose fault it was. FML

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Wow, thanks, I'm cured!

By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

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

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You deserved it 238

Mother of the year

By Atypical - 02/03/2021 02:01

Today, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML

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You deserved it 214

Thanks for the support

By Anonymous - 05/01/2022 10:59

Today, my dad completely disregards my mental health, insists mental disorders are just excuses for laziness in my generation, so even though I have crippling depression, at times he has no sympathy and will mercilessly bully me into “snapping out of it” and to "get a damn job already." FML

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By misi - 22/06/2019 16:00

Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML

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You deserved it 132

Life's what you make it

By m…… - 25/02/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, my parents want nothing to do with me because I can’t stop spending money. Buying junk food is the one thing that makes me happy, and I’ve been to countless therapists and tried every medication. FML

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You deserved it 610

Toxic parenting done right

By I have identified the source - 18/10/2022 19:00 - United States

Today, I finally confronted my parents about my depression and avoidant personality disorder. I showed them a well-kept journal of every time they've disregarded my feelings on something completely valid. I'd worked on this journal since I was ten years old. They denied it all and told me to "quit being a crybaby." FML

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You deserved it 243

Dad of the year

By Anonymous - 16/12/2022 21:00

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

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Anderling 32

Friday 15 September 2023 16:32

Man, I wonder why you're depressed with parents like these. Speaking as someone who also had a severely unsupportive parent reaction to depression, someday you will be able to tell them they have no more power over you, and that will be the most satisfying moment you'll feel all year.

Chazzster 28

Friday 15 September 2023 21:25

Unfortunately earlier generations were raised with an attitude that mental health issues were a failing and not a health issue... OP, your parents attitude towards your depression doesn’t help at all. And unfortunate much of society takes essentially the same attitude - they say cheer up and smile. Which really means hide your pain… OP, you really need to see a mental health professional. Hopefully you are already. Depression is rarely cured with just antidepressants - Though they may help and ideally are part of the aid when appropriate. Hopefully a counselor or psychologist can help you figure out how to handle your parents attitude.

Comments

Anderling 32

Friday 15 September 2023 16:32

RichardPencil 30

Friday 15 September 2023 17:56

Too bad that Big Pharma couldn't monetize "Don't cry or I'll give you something to cry about." Instead they crank out drugs to be used with "therapy" that rewards your ongoing depression with attention and care.

IHaveThePower 16

Saturday 16 September 2023 0:34

Depression is an illness resulting from psychological and chemical causes, and often the BEST treatment is attention and care, you ungodly dickweasel. Tell us you know nothing about medicine...

Chazzster 28

Friday 15 September 2023 21:25

tiptoppc 19

Saturday 16 September 2023 21:30

Yeah. No shit. My dad (boomer gen) cried because I would suffer Bipolar all my life. Meanwhile, he won’t treat and ignores his making everyone else suffer around him because of his refusal to treat making us miserable by trying to drag others down with him. I became really happy when I cut contact with him. Best decision ever.