Mental health, Narcissistic parents, Therapy and Health: Not helping

Not helping

By Anonymous - 28/03/2015 15:50 - United Kingdom - Horsham

Today, I had my first therapy session for the issues caused by trying to please my overbearing, paranoid, self-centred mother. The first thing she did after we started driving home? Ranting at me and demanding to know if I'd been "talking shit" about her to my therapist FML

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By :-( - 17/07/2013 05:22 - Australia - Rozelle

Today, I finally convinced my mum to take me to a psychologist. As soon as he sat me down and asked me how I was doing, my mum burst into tears and went on a rant about how her life is terrible and she regrets everything. I was asked to sit in the waiting room. She used up my whole hour. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2019 19:00 - Pakistan - Islamabad

Today, going to my psychiatrist's appointment for my PTSD and depression, my mother yelled about how useless I am and how I torture her existence with my "abnormalities." She told the doctor how much I've improved and become such a delight at home for her and our family. FML

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Main character syndrome

By Anonymous - 10/02/2024 23:00

Today, my mom found out I’m in therapy and took it as an insult, like therapy was a criticism of her parenting. Um, maybe if she hadn’t spent my childhood telling me and everyone in our family that having me was an accident, that I’ve been a huge burden, and that she should have aborted me. 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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Pray the pain away

By bad religion - 28/05/2021 17:01

Today, I was crying to my sister that my therapist office messed up and didn’t schedule my appointment. My mom overheard and yelled, "You don’t need that mess anyway! Just pray about it!” Being raised with her religious fanaticism is what led to my insomnia, anxiety, depression, and guilt complex. FML

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By misi - 22/06/2019 16:00

Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML

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By the only sober one - 15/05/2013 06:21 - United States - San Diego

Today, as usual, my mom got shitfaced and started berating me for something. This time, it was for missing a therapy appointment. Not only am I unable to drive, it was her appointment. For her alcoholism. FML

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By thxmom - 04/01/2015 17:25 - United States - West Jordan

Today, I learned that my mother has been telling people that I need anger management. I'm not attending anger management, I'm attending therapy to aid in my recovery from abusive relationships. She doesn't understand the difference or why I find it upsetting. FML

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Insanity

By mental - 02/09/2019 18:01 - United States - Norfolk

Today, I had my first appointment with my new therapist. After I told her my family history and past abusive situations, she looked at me and asked, "How are you still sane?" FML

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Bad start

By Nathan - 23/03/2009 20:09 - United States

Today, I went to see a therapist for the first time because I've been feeling depressed lately. I opened up and said everything that was on my mind. I really spilled my guts. After a good 30 minutes, her first question was, "Do you always talk this much?" FML

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nchic01 17

Sunday 29 March 2015 6:32

sounds like your mother is the one who needs the therapist

CitricAcid 21

Sunday 29 March 2015 6:32

What a bitch... Really sorry you have to deal with her, OP. I hope things will get better for you.

Comments

Catdragon 40

Sunday 29 March 2015 11:58

I'm sorry... I cannot look at therapist the same way ever again.

ziggysmommy201 10

Sunday 29 March 2015 16:02

Care to explain why?

Unes 10

Sunday 29 March 2015 12:13

Let's hope that doctor patients confidentiality can save u

mistress_paz 30

Sunday 29 March 2015 14:04

It's none of her business what you say in session. Just nip it in the bud, and answer vaguely: "just personal things that I don't want to get into, Mom".

laden_swallow09 34

Sunday 29 March 2015 14:42

Yep. It's not slander if it's true!

NotNeeded 17

Sunday 29 March 2015 15:02

My parents do that too. I'm sorry.

yeahokay7 20

Sunday 29 March 2015 15:27

My mom does the same thing, don't worry you're not alone in that department.

The_Avatar 22

Sunday 29 March 2015 15:43

Move out if you can

zimme2579 10

Sunday 29 March 2015 16:14

Your mother is one of many i have seen on my travels, one I commonly identify as a "Bitch"

lvg_fml 10

Sunday 29 March 2015 16:16

Have the therapist talk to her. Maybe the therapist can suggest some family sessions as well.

RubyStone16 5

Sunday 29 March 2015 17:15

Whoa, OP. Literally the same thing happened to me. I was having trouble in school and with relationships because of issues at home so I went to see a psychologist. The first thing my mother bothered worrying about was whether I had trashed her. She later forced me to quit. OP, I sincerely hope you get better. Please don't let anyone talk you out of getting help. It's really the best thing you can do for yourself, along with some good space away from your mother. Right now, as I leave my family to head to college, my greatest hope is to get some good help. I regret allowing someone to force me to give up, so really if you know you need help, don't let anyone guilt you of it.