Did i overreact? is it normal?

I said I'm stressed to my cousin because my fiance died a year ago and I still am mourning, I work 7 days a week, haven't had a day off or a vacation since I was 13 and I have had depression for 10 years and she's saying I know I have stress too I have a wedding to prepare for and it's throwing me over the top.

How does a wedding compare?? I got mad at her and said why would you say that to me, that's not stress.

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  • Columbusbiguy

    I would be willing to bet your cousin was not trying to be insensitive to your issues. Your cousin is probably stressed. Just becsuse they dont have the same exoeriences as you does not mske their life less stressful. It is not a contest. Do you wsnt them to lose a fiance as well so they can be equally stressed as you?

    Im sorry you lost a loved one, it is an unfortunate part of life. But you have to realize people have lives too and just because their experiences do not match yours, does not negate how they feel. Do not minimize someone elses feelings because you have it worse.

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  • Mrown

    Yes, you did overreact but you're excused because you have a lot of stress in your life and shit happens.

    Different people handle different problems differently. Who knows, maybe for her preparing a wedding is as stressful as what you go through. Maybe she just tried to help you, make you feel like you're not alone in your pain.

    Try put yourself in her shoes, even if her comparison angers you, just imagine that maybe she actually wants to help. Maybe next time calmly tell her that her comparison hurt you and you don't want her to do that.

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  • Tato

    To answer the question, you did not overreact.

    Losing a loved one is not easy, and obviously isn't the same as preparing for a wedding. However, I honestly believe your cousin didn't mean it to come out like that. I doubt anyone one would. It could be that she is stressing right now and wasn't thinking clear when she spoke.

    I don't know what else to advise you. I also wanna add, hopefully without offending you, that death is part of life, and we have to accept that. And as hard as it seems now, one day you'll find someone that might fill the void you feel now.

    Good luck in your future.

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  • RoseIsabella

    I think ya'll are both in very stressful situations, but these are two completely different, and almost polar opposite situations. Your cousin is stressed out, because she's in the middle of planning out one of the biggest experiences of her life. You on the other hand are dealing with very serious grief and loss, as well as deep depression. I'm also very concerned when you say that you have to work seven days a week! You need a break, and to do self care.

    Have you ever considered therapy, and or attending a grief support group?

    Ya'll are in two completely different places in your lives.

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  • Some people are stupid. I see it a lot with mentally ill people. For instance a person would be crippled with ptsd and agoraphobia, the person beside them will say "Ohh I have stress and anxiety, omg nearly had a panic attack when I was late for work and couldn't find my car keys. I know how you feel, kay by i'm off to go clubbing".

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  • TerriAngel

    Unless you are running your own business.
    You need to find another job.
    7 days a week? Damn.
    She is insensitive.
    But, people don't understand or know how deep your pain is.
    Only you know.
    It seems cold, but folks either don't know, or aren't sure how to react. ( so they do nothing )
    Try not to judge to harshly.
    Only you know the pain.
    Sometimes we just have to carry it.
    That said, a year ago?
    Get over it.
    You've has depression and worked 7 days a week for 10 years, since you were 13.
    So, at 23 you somehow found and lost a mate.
    I see holes in your story.

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  • IrishPotato

    She sounds unempathetic as heck.

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