I'm in this FML and I don't like it

By Selfish Whiner - 03/06/2013 11:56 - United Kingdom - Scunthorpe

Today, I started seeing a therapist for my depression. While I was looking through the magazines in the waiting room, I found an article accusing people who see therapists of being selfish and having no real problems. FML
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TinyEMT 6

They should probably monitor what they're giving the patients to read.. :/ Don't worry, OP. There's no shame in seeing a therapist. At least you're trying to get help! :)

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SlapAndTickle 20

You would think they wouldn't have magazines like that in their waiting room. I hope you pointed it out.

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gracehi 31

Yeah, all those people with chronic depression seeking help so they can perhaps make it through a day without crying? Pfffffft!!! What's up with that?

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notjanedoe 27

Funny, I always thought the selfish ones are those with problems that tear their family apart but refuse to acknowledge said problems or do anything about it, like seeing a therapist.

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garrett1999o3 16

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avapaige1234 19

I think someone hates their job so much to put that magazine there.

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perdix 29

You should point that out to the staff. Such an article could be bad for business. I find it depressing that therapy is not really about healing human spirits, it's really just a business. But you probably have enough on your plate not to think about that, too.

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notsofriendly 17

I don't think it's sad that therapy is a business; everyone must make wages to live. It's not sad to pay a doctor to help you heal physically, nor is it sad to pay a therapist to help you heal mentally. Ideally all professions would be operated in an ethical way that makes us feel good about recompensing them for their services.

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perdix 29

I should have said some therapists are more heavily commercial than they should be. They'll insist on continuing seeing patients that have resolved their issues and those that are not making any progress. I'm not saying they should work for free.

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annie_nk 22

Don't listen to that journalist. You're there to listen to the therapist. Therapist > Journalist.

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Slackness 10

Depression is totally self-indulgent, selfish and self defeating, so I see no issue with the comment. Albeit, knowing my own and managing my depression ongoing. The damage is what we spew on those close to and around us.

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Bobskittens1 12

The therapist strategically placed that magazine there knowing a patient would read the article.

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Bobskittens1 12

Traumatizing them into needing more therapy. The patient is there for a psychological reason and making things worse will keep them there longer.

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Rumbelle_fml 22

Wow, OP, that actually does suck. Depression is hard enough to deal with, without having to read judgemental shit like that. I hope it didn't get to you too much.

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