Ok, well I've been depressed for quite a long time now and yesterday, my mum said that she didn't really love our family and I replied, "oh ok then, I'll just go and die" and she goes, "yeah....I'd rather be alone with the dog". How the hell am I supposed to overcome this with her saying stuff like that?. Like my own mother wants me to die. Oh well, at least I know now that I wouldn't be the only one who would be happy if I was dead.

She's no mother. That is absolutely unacceptable, that she said that to you. No exuses.

Unfortunately, it means that you must now grow up, and find your own reason to live. For the moment, live each day for that day, and don't worry about what will happen tomorrow. Just worry about surviving until your head hits the pillow.

If you have brought up the wanting to die thing a few times your mum might just be tired of it. On the other hand she may be just as depressed as you. Spare a thought for what she might be going through to have said such a thing in the first place.

I've never told her that I've wanted to die before or even that I'm feeling depressed... ever. She's not the kind of person that I can feel comfortable talking to. I only talk about things like that with one of my youth leaders.