Health: Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was...

By depressednupset - 30/12/2010 15:06 - United States

Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/10/2020 23:01 - United States

Today, I told my mom that I struggle with depression. She then told me that she thinks that I always seem to suck the life out of a room. FML

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By ppd_sucks - 29/12/2010 20:03 - United States

Today, my wife and I received confirmation that she has postpartum depression. When sharing this with the family, my mother exclaimed "I told you she was a psycho!" Now my wife is crying louder and more often than our newborn. Thanks, mom. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/06/2014 10:11 - United States - San Jose

Today, my mom found out that I've been having counselling behind her back for the past 4 years. I broke down in tears explaining everything. Her response was, "So you go and bitch about me behind my back?!" And she wonders why I'm depressed. FML

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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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By Anonymous - 31/12/2014 20:29 - United States

Today, my mom tried to give me a pep talk to boost my self confidence. Somehow, it ended up turning into a conversation about how much of a loser I am and how I have no friends. FML

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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

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By Mick_The_Disappointment - 11/12/2018 15:30

Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML

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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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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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By Elsine - 02/10/2018 13:30

Today, after having to move home with my parents because I'm broke and can't seem to find a job, my mom found out I'm on anti-depressants. She and my dad will no longer be helping with money because she doesn't like "drugs". FML

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zp5 4

Thursday 30 December 2010 19:22

Your mother is awful.

CrazyManNo9 29

Thursday 30 December 2010 19:22

Living well is the best revenge. Show them all by stepping up. Do deal with the depression. It's neither easy nor fun.

Comments

Shinygirlnz 1

Friday 31 December 2010 0:53

Wow, there are some seriously vicious people commenting about this. What do they call people with no empathy who attack people when they're already low and vulnerable? And why is it so many of these people read the FMLs but think people don't have a right to submit them? Good luck OP. Take care.

harrymcshabsstic 0

Friday 31 December 2010 1:44

I agree depression is a horrible disease I am bipolar (manic depression) and without medication I thought life was over for me but with the right help I am so much better I'm not a doctor so I won't tell u what medication to take but there are hundreds of anti-depressants u need to find the right one for u cause everyone is different I tried 3 before I started the two I'm on now it took time but u can do it hang in there and u can do it too

emjay09 0

Friday 31 December 2010 2:21

been there done that. get some good meds. I was on celexa for a while.

THEMANN1000 0

Friday 31 December 2010 2:29

nut up or shut up

Cass3m0 0

Friday 31 December 2010 3:00

No, people can be real crybabies sometimes. OP needs to suck it up and get on with her life, working on making it better instead of whining to people on FML about it.

PaperCandles 0

Friday 31 December 2010 4:13

i'm sorry op, i know how you feel. my best friend told me that once when i was depressed, and then proceeded to ignore me for a few days. that is the LAST thing you say or do to a person with depression, especially after you have gone through so much.

emilyxorawr 3

Friday 31 December 2010 4:21

There's only one thing to do........ Go to your dad for advice.

Writingislife16 1

Friday 31 December 2010 4:29

You can't just get over depression, it's serious. FYL OP, hope all is better for you soon.

cassidyl 0

Friday 31 December 2010 4:32

Listen sometimes life just sucks ass but, when there are people in wheelchairs who can't move or teenagers dying inAfrica of simple ear infections or even something as simply painful as losing a spouse, you need to learn to get over thongs that aren't going to literally RUIN your life.

5t3ff1k4h 44

Friday 31 December 2010 4:49

How do you know OP isn't in a wheelchair? Better yet, losing a boyfriend (depending on how serious the relationship was) CAN in fact be compared to losing a spouse. I'm sure it's not as serious, and the one losing the spouse would be much more devastated. That doesn't mean OP isn't going to be/supposed to be upset! For ****'s sake, people.