Love, Mental health and Animals: Priorities

Priorities

By Anonymous - 11/05/2009 06:21 - United States

Today, I called my mom while she was out of town and confessed how I have been depressed lately and thinking suicidal thoughts. After my long sob story, she took a breath and said, "OK, just make sure you don't forget to take the dogs out." FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 814

You deserved it 5 692

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By dxl - 18/02/2009 08:55 - United States

Today, I told my parents how grateful I am for having them in my life and that not many kids are as lucky as me. My mom texted me after I went out 10 minutes later: "Are you OK? You seemed depressed earlier." FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 290

You deserved it 5 542

By Tragic - 27/04/2009 21:50 - United States

Today, I heard my mom ask "Are you okay?" I opened my mouth to tell her about how I've been feeling suicidal lately. At that second, I realized she was talking to my cat. FML

I agree, your life sucks 67 280

You deserved it 6 837

Mom of the year

By lana - 28/09/2021 21:00 - United States - Denver

Today, I was feeling suicidal and needed to talk to someone about it, so I called up the only person in the world who cares about me: my mom. Or so I thought. Her immediate response was, “You should go ahead and end it.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 710

You deserved it 144

By TGIkaty - 10/02/2009 00:11 - United States

Today, I told my mom I loved her and she asked if I was going to kill myself. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 698

You deserved it 3 482

By Anonymous - 29/06/2010 18:53 - United States

Today, I called my mother to check up on her. Lately, she's been having some financial problems, so last week I sent her my last $100 to help her out until her next paycheck. She used the money to euthanize the family dog. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 556

You deserved it 4 704

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 223

You deserved it 101

Low blow

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I found myself crying in the bathroom because I started to feel lonely and depressed. My mother came into the bathroom, hearing me cry and gave me an hour long speech about what a beautiful human being I am… And to not forget to lose weight. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 945

You deserved it 5 839

By DaoOfPow - 23/05/2015 07:51 - United States - Danbury

Today, my mom told me I'm the reason she's going to kill herself one day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 292

You deserved it 3 230

Starved

By LoveMeMother - 20/09/2018 05:00

Today, I realized my mom tells our dogs she loves them more than she says it to me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 571

You deserved it 330

By thanksmom - 01/05/2009 04:23 - United States

Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML

I agree, your life sucks 60 074

You deserved it 4 459

MaryLiz 0

Sunday 3 October 2010 0:28

This whole argument is pointless. I doubt any of you know OP personally, in which case you don't know OP's feelings. It could be a cry for help as easily as a cry for attention. OP, if you really are depressed, please get help. Hang out with your friends, get exercise, play with tour dogs. All of these could help you feel better!

SadinSherman 16

Wednesday 15 December 2010 17:25

Well just because the FMLs are slightly similar doesn't make this one untrue.

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Rollercoaster_fml 0

Tuesday 12 May 2009 20:47

What-the-f*ck

soOfa 0

Tuesday 12 May 2009 21:39

YOUR MOM A BITCH! HOW DARE SHE! JUST GO OUT OF TOWN SHES GONNA **** HER LIFE

jadeddream 0

Wednesday 13 May 2009 4:34

I feel like this is a pretty common reaction. Especially if the OP made no hint about their feelings before this. I think the mom just didn't know how to respond. #56, not everyone can just get over depression by changing the way they think. It can take years, or more especially if their family won't even hear them out, so stfu.

Jae87 0

Wednesday 13 May 2009 5:16

That's pretty much what my mom does whenever I try to tell her I'm depressed.

mandalaine05 0

Wednesday 13 May 2009 8:08

I felt this way last summer when I came home from college. Going to a therapist definitely helped me out with how I was feeling and how I could change the way I was feeling.

Spartoob 0

Wednesday 13 May 2009 10:57

That'll learn you to share your feelings!

0hh_snap 0

Wednesday 13 May 2009 15:58

I think she said more then that. You just want people to feel sorry for you. That's what depression is; a big pitty party.

awethe01 0

Thursday 14 May 2009 0:35

I most definatly hope that you are finding other ways to deal with these feelings. Hving suicidal thoughts is never an attention thing. Even if one WERE asking for attention, its never just about that, there's obviously an underlying problem, and your mom might have a good hand in it all if that's how she feels...