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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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Same thing different taste

By Sad Sally - 24/04/2012 11:22 - United States

Today, a therapist told me that I was too depressed to attend his depression group meetings. FML

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Hard disagree

By Anonymous - 20/05/2023 03:00

Today, I told my therapist that I read FML for relaxation and entertainment. She asked what FML is, then told me stop reading this website, as my life is bad enough, knowing other's experiences would actually increase my level of anxiety. FML

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Healthcare in the US is ****** up

By Anonymous - 22/08/2021 04:01

Today, I was out with friends when one of them started complaining about having to spend $50 on two copays for his therapist. He makes more a week than I do in three, and I can't even get seen by any type of healthcare professional because nowhere is accepting new patients. FML

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Misery likes company

By Destiny Wells Conner - 11/06/2022 18:00

Today, I told my friends that I got a therapist this past week. Every single one of them told me to quit seeing the therapist, and to just talk to them and do more drugs to feel more numb. I don't think that's the right thing to do, and they're actually arguing with me over it. FML

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By Screwed Up - 09/05/2013 05:30 - United States

Today, I went to therapy. I started talking about my childhood and my life. By the time the session was over my therapist was crying. FML

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Emotional

By Anonymous - 18/07/2023 06:00

Today, I've been seeing a therapist after more than 20 years of struggles. I think I saw him cry during our sessions a few times. I guess that my inability to live my life at the fullest was hard earned. FML

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Thanks for the support

By Anonymous - 14/10/2022 15:00 - United Kingdom - Huddersfield

Today, I’m pregnant and have been experiencing the most severe depression of all my life. My long-time therapist asked me to think about whether “this is the right time for me to be in therapy,” then dropped me as a client. FML

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By PissedAtLife - 23/02/2011 20:37 - United States

Today, I was invited to a counseling group for people with emotional problems. I brought the permission slip home for my mom to sign, only for her to accuse me of being a hypochondriacal, lazy, selfish bitch. And my friends wonder why I have problems. FML

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By sadness - 29/11/2010 18:58 - South Africa

Today, I went to see a psychiatrist for my depression and low self esteem. While in the waiting room, I overheard a guy telling his friend how ugly I am. FML

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Special case

By Anonymous - 29/06/2022 13:00 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, and every time I meet a new therapist for support, I’m told that my issues are out of their scope of practice, and I get referred to someone who’s supposed to more experienced, and then get told the same thing. I’m too fucked up to even get the therapy I need to get better. FML

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TinyEMT 6

Monday 3 June 2013 19:50

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! :)

SlapAndTickle 20

Monday 3 June 2013 19:50

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

Comments

DobbyGotPwnd 10

Monday 3 June 2013 23:11

Well then quit whining and suck it up!

ginawater19 13

Monday 3 June 2013 23:26

Haha wow. You think they'd pay attention. Good luck to ya

r_bruce69 19

Monday 3 June 2013 23:30

Why the **** would a magazine like that be in a therapist's waiting room?!

naturalbadassnba 11

Tuesday 4 June 2013 0:13

Aww! :( hope u make it ok

brittyed 11

Tuesday 4 June 2013 0:24

I think you should let the therapist know about that article next time you come in so he/she can remove it. Also I hope you get the help you need OP. I've had depression since I was 14 and seeing a therapist is not a selfish thing for you to do. Good luck :)

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 4 June 2013 0:57

If that was true then there would be no need for therapists...I can admit and do help at times depending on the situation and that was probably a percentage or a fake article...

Jellobomb 5

Tuesday 4 June 2013 1:00

That isn't true, depression is a serious health problem. And about 80% of people who seek help for depression are "cured"

doglover100 28

Tuesday 4 June 2013 1:07

As an inspiring journalist and someone who suffers from depression, I am pissed that the article got put in the magazine and is in the waiting room. The therapist probably didn't know it was in there but should've read the magazine. Write to the editor and demand an apology.