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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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By Ixi_the_pixie - 06/01/2012 16:16 - United States

Today, my therapist told me, "I'm sorry, but I'm not qualified to handle your level of instability." FML

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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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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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Funny story

By Anonymous - 23/02/2022 16:00

Today, my therapist started laughing at me whilst I was telling my story. He said, "Sorry, I can't help it" and burst out laughing. FML

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Great first impression

By Anonymous - 05/11/2020 10:57

Today, I finally spoke to a counsellor about my depression. As soon as the session started, I became so anxious that I could barely speak. Once the Zoom call was finished, I got the distinct impression that she thought I was mentally disabled. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/12/2013 06:07 - United States

Today, I reduced my psychologist to tears. FML

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By troubled - 04/11/2009 05:10 - United States

Today, I had an appointment with a psychotherapist. I was feeling very depressed and was telling her how I felt no one cared about me. Her phone rang and she left me mid-sentence to take a call about her new BMW. 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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By blah. - 05/04/2010 10:14 - Thailand

Today, my shrink diagnosed me as severely depressive, due to a lot of stress and yells at home. After the session, my parents argued about whose fault it was and then went on to yell at me for being depressive and wasting their money. FML

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Dad of the year

By Anonymous - 16/12/2022 21:00

Today, my dad told me that people requiring psychiatric treatment are just weak and pathetic, and what they really need is a kick up the ass and to get a fucking grip. He told me this not 30 seconds after my doctor recommended I spend some time in a facility for my severe depression. FML

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loserman67 35

Tuesday 24 April 2012 16:26

And how did that make you feel?

FilleNoir 21

Tuesday 24 April 2012 16:25

:(

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Pandacupcakelove 26

Tuesday 24 April 2012 17:27

Ouch :/ I hope you get better soon! Lots of love!

girlygeek004 8

Tuesday 24 April 2012 17:43

All you need is some good ol' sunshine!

Melancholetta 0

Tuesday 24 April 2012 17:53

Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence. My first one-on-one therapist gave up on me after a year because I was, apparently, "too depressed." I was then referred to a new therapist who, in my opinion, is much more helpful. Don't give up, OP; things get better, I promise.

hereinnc 12

Tuesday 24 April 2012 18:13

Sometimes depending on the individual, group therapy sessions are not recommended. You might benefit more from one on one sessions for the time being. The reasons in a lot of cases, is that in group sessions it's more of a sharing situation where as in a one on one session it can be much more intense, therefore for the severely depressed it can enable the person to really get the root of their particular issue. If you do not feel comfortable OP with your counselor, however, I urge you to find a counselor you feel you identify with and feel confident with. Only when you can trust and feel comfortable with your counselor can you really get to the root of the issue and find a resolve. Good Luck!

batman_516 9

Monday 21 May 2012 1:20

^ Finally! Someone else who knows what they're talking about.

Candice0687 0

Tuesday 24 April 2012 18:15

Oh wow that is ridiculous have you tried taking anti depression pills maybe it will help

HelloKandace 0

Tuesday 24 April 2012 18:38

aw :(

xIBleedPurplex16 0

Tuesday 24 April 2012 19:44

How does that make you feel?

Pandacupcakelove 26

Tuesday 24 April 2012 21:52

Stop flashing your abs! You're not as hot as you think -.-

HolyPotato 9

Wednesday 25 April 2012 3:01

^ I believe that's supposed to be JB's abs.

Pandacupcakelove 26

Wednesday 25 April 2012 16:06

Whatevs, he's not hot either.

krewer21 1

Tuesday 24 April 2012 20:00

Medicate, medicate, medicate. Then try therapy

karen1991 15

Tuesday 24 April 2012 20:01

I am sorry that's really messed up. Hugs!

KiddNYC1O 20

Tuesday 24 April 2012 20:41

Hopefully you'll find the right one soon.

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