Depression and Health: Today, my dad decided that the best way to alleviate my crippling... - FML

By nerderer - 15/03/2015 14:57 - United States - Duluth

Today, my dad decided that the best way to alleviate my crippling depression is to talk to me in a baby voice. FML

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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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By Anonymous - 27/05/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom - Letchworth

Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." FML

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2010 19:35 - United Kingdom

Today, I realised my dad speaks to me the same way he speaks to my dog when she's done something bad. FML

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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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By fine - 28/02/2015 05:22 - United States - Danvers

Today, after struggling for over a year with it, and now having it medically confirmed, I told my step-dad about my depression. He gave me a disgusted look and scoffed, "Toughen up, cunt." FML

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By Anonymous - 16/07/2012 00:12 - Canada - Brampton

Today, my dad sat me down for a talk. After the talk, he wasn't my dad anymore. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2012 07:03 - United States - Puyallup

Today, on my way to see my therapist, my father told me to lie to her and tell her that I'm happy so he wouldn't have to drive me there anymore. FML

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It's gonna be alright

By Babyhazy - 05/06/2016 21:52 - Australia - South Yarra

Today, I'm so tired from constantly soothing my crying 2 month-old baby that I've started trying to soothe inanimate objects with baby talk whenever they make a noise. My fridge started beeping and I began an involuntary chorus of, "It's OK darling, shhhhhh, it's alright." FML

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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 Anonymous - 15/05/2015 23:55 - United States

Today, I came home to find my dad drinking. Trying to be cheerful, I greeted him with a "Hi, dad!" He sighed, shook his head, and said "It hurts me when you call me that." FML

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kittykath32 22

Sunday 15 March 2015 19:28

At least he is trying to help. There are far too many parents out there who don't care at all.

cutycat136 28

Sunday 15 March 2015 19:30

Everyone tries to help out in different ways, some people don't know how to deal with certain situations and maybe that's just his attempt at trying to help. Just let him know that's not the way to do it and I'm sure he'll understand and stop.

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W_Surgenor 7

Monday 16 March 2015 2:57

Why is everyone on this website so god damn uptight?

Edward862 7

Monday 16 March 2015 3:40

"crippling depression" I bet you're just a moody teenager.

Arkajion 14

Monday 16 March 2015 4:10

If you had a ring, you could have shut them all up.

orangeink25 3

Monday 16 March 2015 4:44

depression isn't real, get over yourself.

ModernZelda 19

Monday 16 March 2015 5:11

Atleast he's trying and isn't telling you to "suck it up" and deal with it. Be grateful that he's not completely ignoring the fact.

Oppression_fml 19

Monday 16 March 2015 9:20

Whosh a koushi koushi koish ? Yesh you are!

brandon3747 16

Monday 16 March 2015 18:51

That makes me really sad to hear "crippling depression" Get better, OP! Stay strong!

spike7447 13

Tuesday 17 March 2015 5:06

Lmfao!

Nevrdai 5

Tuesday 17 March 2015 7:46

Did you chuckle at least?

Rkikkas9713 25

Tuesday 17 March 2015 13:56

Well did it work?

stellasue11 38

Tuesday 4 October 2016 5:34

good question

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