This reminds me of my shitty life. I don't have depression and never have luckily, but I've had chronic anxiety since 8. My parents always claim they were “the best parents anyone could ask for” yet I still have anxiety… I'm 24 and am still struggling daily. I started therapy a few months back and it has helped as well as new medications. However, I still feel like a constant burden. I try and talk about my struggles and I am always ignored. My parents even call me fat. (1/2)
You’re all strong to have gone through that. I went through something similar. I’ve had depression since I was 11 years old and anxiety starting at 13. It’s not easy, and I’m not suic*dal or anything, but sometimes I do wonder if I’m strong enough to live this life, as if all my burdens are sometimes too much to handle. My parents tell me that I should be grateful because I grew up socioeconomically sound but that’s not the only thing we need in life. I stand with all of you. You’re not alone.
I know exactly how you feel. I’m a college student living with my parents and my anxiety has been so high in a long time, and my depression is creeping up. I’m disabled so I rely on my parents for a lot. I only have a couple close friends but they live hours away, same with my older brother. I’m alone 98% of the time and it becomes so draining and lonely. Yet my parents sit here and tell me stuff like “I had the perfect childhood” or that “I’m a blessing”. I can smell the bs from a mile away
felt. i was diagnosed with depression when i was 12 (im 20) but it gets so much worse whenever im home. my parents are always saying shit like “you had such a great childhood, you’re so lucky, you have nothing to complain about” but my parents have been mentally and emotionally abusive since i was 5