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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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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.

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IcemistDragon 20

Monday 30 March 2015 9:35

"Apparently you think you've been giving me shit to talk about. " ......sorry OP... that just is more stress on your plate..=/ Is there any way you can move out?

lostinareverie 21

Monday 30 March 2015 13:52

If she's paranoid I'd say yes, freak her out. Worked for my dad in similar situation.

Cath_Astald 9

Monday 30 March 2015 20:29

how old are you OP? It might be a good time to move out. But I assume you're not old enough yet so my advice is continue with therapy sessions and start setting some boundaries. She's not allowed to patronize or abuse you in any way so you must stand up for yourself. It's gonna be a hard and long way to go but don't give up girl! You deserve to be happy and live in a positive environment. Good luck!

CarouselHeart 11

Tuesday 31 March 2015 3:33

Well, at least you know you're not paranoid when she reacts like that. Keep at it, OP.

daemmons 3

Tuesday 31 March 2015 4:41

Well... Were you talking shit?

dc2fresh 15

Tuesday 31 March 2015 6:30

...and if you were?

Sparx1_1 16

Wednesday 1 April 2015 4:55

Narcissistic personality disorder - look it up.

wordsandzombies 12

Sunday 5 April 2015 18:04

I've been there, man. Keep on supporting yourself in healthy ways like therapy! Trust me, every time you sit through them carrying on it gets easier to block out until one day you don't even notice.