when I fall into a slump, it's hard to come out of it. getting out the house really helps. with friends or just by yourself. it doesn't have to be the mall or whatever. I've started on this bike trail through the woods. enough people I pass by who walk their dogs or ride bikes with kids, but I only pass by someone every 7 to 10 minutes. it is so peaceful and just getting some fresh air can make a huge difference :)

Everyone is saying maybe he doesn't know how else to help OP but maybe his dad is just purposely being a dick to him, like mocking him as if he's being a baby by saying he depressed. I got treated like that before OP, chin up. :)

When my dad found out I had depression he wouldn't really talk to me. He avoided me. so the only parent I had, had abandoned me basically. we always would beat around the bush. so..If you don't like your dad talking to you in a baby voice, tell him. Then, tell him how you would like to be treated. :)

Oh my gosh, that's awful. I'm so sorry. I hope you can get some helpful help soon, if you haven't already

I bet his sillyness makes you smile.

Nice of him to try to help, but that's definitely not the right method =/ Hope you can get cured soon OP.

I'm sorry your father is adding insult to injury. When I feel bad, my partner makes dumb jokes that irritate me. The best way to deal I found was to tell her to cut it out. She then does it again on a different day, but I just remind her to cut it out. If your father keeps it up/ won't listen, then just try going to your room or getting out.

Well did it work?

At least he made the attempt!

Well your depression is only as crippling as you make it. I was diagnosed as bipolar in 2010 and one day I decided to shut my mouth and get over it. It's not easy but it can be done.