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Posted this in November and received an influx of support from imugians, which was really nice thankyou guys.
A week after posting, this happened. I was not super close with the woman but I was still angry at myself for not being able to cry with everyone else. Iv never even attended a funeral let alone watch someone die. So I marched myself out of the room and cried for a different reason. Because what kind of fucked up person doesn't react to seeing a family member pass away?? I basically came to the conclusion that Iv turned into a shell.
Then in late November this happened. We've been preparing to move twelve hours away together so he can attend uni for about a year now. I did need to warm up to the idea at first, but I was so genuinely excited to have this adventure with him at this point. Everything We owned was packed in boxes and ready. I love him very very much, but he ended up going on his own. We still talk sometimes, but he doesn't know I'm not coping being alone.
My dad came home early a few weeks ago, and heard me crying in the shower and basically busted down the door. We don't have an amazing relationship but he fished me out of the shower and hugged me and asked if I had fallen and hurt myself or something. I blurted out so many things that Iv been keeping to myself and asked him to help me and to find a good psychologist or someone to help me. He got up told me to grow up and stop feeling sorry for myself and left.
And to top off these amazing few months. I am now in the process of being checked for the breast cancer gene and am considered high risk. Fun fact it's about $1800 (Aus) to get tested. Brilliant.
So today marked eight months of being unemployed (left my job to prepare to move away with bf) and I sat at my computer and busted out my first ever resume. It's an incredibly tiny thing, but I managed to think clearly while doing it and it felt good. So... yeah... I think that's progress.
TheDaharMaster
My dad died from cancer back in 1988 and I didn't cry once. He wasn't a bad guy but I don't get emotional over it.
RandyKnapp
I'm good at resumes, want me to look yours over? (You can just put in fake contact info if you don't want a stranger to see em)
IDriveAMinivan
Asking for and seeking help is the grown up thing to do. Your dad is wrong.
Pancakeh
My brother has told me to get over my depression. Never fun to have people you think are close to you to tell you, you are pretty much crazy
Pancakeh
If you need to chat let me know. There are people that care about you it just hard to see with depression and all that other wonder stuff.
Jacobakm
Never surrender!
UffDahImSurroundedByIdiots
#1....Depression...Nailed It...you know you are slipping but unable to ask for help.
InJenius
Asking for help is never a sign of weakness of failure. Being aware of your limits takes more strength to admit than blind courage
LorianneCyanide
Asking for help is a sign of strength! It shows intelligence and strength of character
LorianneCyanide
Asking for help is a sign of strength! It shows intelligence and strength of character
treebreaker
Get a job at a gym, work out all the time, get scary strong. Induce fear to others, you can't disappoint them, if they CANT disappoint you.
FragileReality
The only gym I ever worked at was a toxic environment of condescension and undercutting behavior. Ruined the idea of a gym, for me.
jesseBird1
I know this is full of tacky comments, but if it reaches you; people care. We may not care in the right ways at the right times, but we do.
jesseBird1
Chin up, and do you, op. Else I'll have to post an "op is a fag" gif
EyeSpyABreathtakingPerson
I'm just an internet stranger, but most of my family doesn't outright cry when someone dies. You can express sadness however you like.
EyeSpyABreathtakingPerson
It's a personal thing and not weird. And if you didn't really know someone then I don't find it strange at all that the weren't tears there.
katiechicken
Fuck you universe!!!!
MrRauchPotato
Remy > father
Roninwarrior
Keep fighting the food fight. Remember, it doesn't get easier, you get stronger. Cheers!
paralleluniversepam
I don't think a food fight will help. Well, I suppose it could but I don't recommend it.
Roninwarrior
LOL, the good fight....autocorrect. Cheers!
Julivia
Found this in Random... I hope things have gotten better since you posted this and you got the help you needed.
JerryManTheBrown
Are you my ex?
highnatized
Life's a bitch until you die, that's why we get high, cuz you never know when you're gonna go - Nas
cryborg
Hugs @OP
methos94
I know this is old but I hope you are doing well.
joelecles
Gold star on the resume writing fellow Aussie. Youll get there.. only help i can give is "how do you eat an elephant?" - one bite at a time.
DynAero
Take the wins when they come. And chalk the rest up to lessons.
GreenKnoweDemonTree
Im currently letting down everyone I love on a regular basis because of the truly selfish nature of depression. Best of luck op, wer rootin'
DPandaTerror
Just wanted to tell you that you’re awesome. It took real strength to just lay out your heart and vulnerabilities like that. ?
DPandaTerror
Take it from someone who has dealt with suicide and depression for most of their life. Just being able to talk about it is huge. Proud of u
ugunaeatdat
If youre old enuf to move in w/a bf, get some counseling. See a Dr + get some meds. Nothing wrong w/not feeling loss when relative dies.
taylorVillain
As cheesy as its sounds, you're not alone. Happy to chat if you like?
arewethebaddies
Yep... feeling miserable the past couple of months, feeling like the only way out is a bullet in the head... If you wanna talk, msg me
cryborg
This
shorticia
I also have one of the most fucked up crazy shit lives ever. If anyone ever needs to talk I'm not a judgy person and will chat.
VBot
Same. Not just saccharine platitudes here. I know thats not what I want anyway.
1Blank1
I'd also chat with you if you want. I've been there not so long ago.
plactoid
Same. Just always on mobile though.
WhatTheDormouseSaid
Ditto @op I'd love to chat.
paralleluniversepam
Wow, I'm sorry. You are having a very tough time and recognising how it's impacting you isn't 'feeling sorry for yourself' - it's 1
paralleluniversepam
The first step to getting the help you REALLY do need, as you identified. I encourage you to go to a doctor to get referred to therapy 2
LorianneCyanide
My mom was never supportive when I though ibshould see a therapiat. If you think it will help GO. Fuck what anyone else says or thinks
LorianneCyanide
Your health is what matters. Do it for you!!
Stupidlizard
If you like video games i can give you some fun co-op experiences. I've been in a similar situation like you and
Stupidlizard
it's rough, it's really fucking rough feeling that pain non-stop every waking moment, you can call me out whenever you like, no pressure.
Stupidlizard
I've gotten well again but i haven't forgotten what it was like.
mazaisaranger
You said AUS dollars, so imma assume you're in AUS. Mindset Synergy are a group of psychologists that are amazing- plus they do 1/?
mazaisaranger
6 sessions bulk-billed if you're on a mental health plan with your GP. Medication would be a good step too: it is nothing to be ashamed 2/?
mazaisaranger
of, so don't think you're a failure for reaching out for help. Please be kind to yourself- it's hard when your feelings aren't validated 3/4
mazaisaranger
by those you love, but you are the only one who is guaranteed to care for you. 4/4
robbo03712
Your dad is misinformed, and I can explain (medically) why if you'd like. Best thing I can tell you is hunt for a good therapist (1)
TheatreStreet
The good rapist
MermaidMansUnderwire
If you or one of your parents is a government employee, you may have access to an "employee assistance program," they can connect you with
MermaidMansUnderwire
somebody and may even foot the bill.
robbo03712
To recommend a good a psychiatrist because talking through things with a professional can help more than anything (2)
Redmancometh
If he has that attitude you should be super fucking mean about it or he won't get it. Print some shit out too
robbo03712
I speak from both experience and medical knowledge (3)
DeadPanPizza
How do you go about the uh...hunt for therapists? Where do you even begin to find someone that can help with this?
ImAShittyTransAm
I'll second that speaking from experience. Found a psychiatrist to help with my gender identity issues, massive fuckin happiness boost.
KroniK907
I too can print a medical certificate online! But seriously, this is good advice!
ItsWaluigitime
Cringe
bamblebimble
Wtf
Ensher
Can you explain medically anyway?
kittykat
I could be wrong but my understanding is there are a variety of medical reasons. Ex, I've been told because of trauma in childhood my 1/2
kittykat
brain does not create serotonin in the "normal" way. 2/2
chalaheadchala
I mean, what's there "medically" to explain? He clearly believes her depression is a matter of choice when it's not. Depression is as much
paralleluniversepam
I think they mean they want to explain what happens to the body when depressed and why biologically they're not able to snap out of it
chalaheadchala
It could be. The way he said it made it sound like the dad was misinformed for reasons that could be explained medically.
chalaheadchala
a choice as OCD or schizophrenia. He thinks she can "snap out of it", and that's not possible, especially if the cause is biological.
krau5er
Being depressed is being at war with your own brain. Snapping out of it is as hard as for a normal person standing at a 2 mile high cliff /1
krau5er
to take a step out and hope for the best, your brain doesn't let you.