It's very hurtful when the people who are supposed to be there for you turn around and say this kind of things instead. I've had firsthand experience... [
mild TW for verbal abuse]
My therapist:
"You choose to feel this way, so you can choose to not feel this way if you want to." - Guess my brain has a "depression-OFF" switch I just haven't found yet?

"So long as you choose not to be normal, you'll never be at peace." (
she had an obsession with 'normal' people)
My mum:
"You
like to be the victim!"
"You talk about this like it's our fault. All we ever did was out of love. Quit blaming us!" (
she has to make EVERYTHING about herself, but somehow it always end up being my fault)
My dad:
"If I got over [my anxiety] all by myself, so can you. It's all about willpower."
And my personal favorite... from one of my 'friends' back when I was younger...
"You just want attention." (
not from you I don't, scumbag...)
I don't go around telling people I'm sick, either. I used to actively search for a T after the latest fiasco (the one I quoted), but lately even that seems useless. At least my boyfriend is supportive when I don't p*** him off too badly with my moods...