Money, Health, Friends and Capitalism: Healthcare in the US is ****** up

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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Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 09/02/2016 23:21 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I had to give up going to a therapist because it was too expensive and my parents couldn't afford it. Meanwhile, a girl in my class is getting a therapist for her dog. FML

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For profit healthcare should be abolished

By Brokeashell - 15/08/2022 10:00

Today, I’ve had to spend $300 out of my savings account for my doctor's appointment to get another 90-day supply. Health insurance is way too expensive, as I'm a student and work part time, and haven’t had luck in finding a job. How am I supposed to save for a car in the meantime? FML

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Next!

By Anonymous - 23/04/2020 05:00

Today, my therapist broke up with me after almost 3 years. I can’t pay people to listen to my problems. FML

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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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Delayed

By Anonymous - 05/10/2021 07:59 - Australia - Baulkham Hills

Today, the psychiatrist who I've been relying on to evaluate my condition to give me some real help, who I've been waiting on my appointment with for three months, suddenly rescheduled me until February next year. Why? Because she's "not working that day". I can't afford to see anyone else. 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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Insurance is a scam

By Anonymous - 12/01/2021 05:01

Today, you’re required to have health insurance in my country. I have no income, I spend more on insurance than on food, yet most of the treatments that actually help me are not covered by the insurance. FML

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By NeoDepressed - 31/03/2019 12:00 - Czech Republic

Today, my parents screamed at me for cutting my wrists. They asked me if I wanted a therapist. I said that I didn't know. Then my mom said, "But wait, it's going to cost a lot of money!" FML

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By howcanihelpyou - 14/08/2018 20:45 - United States - Wantagh

Today, while working as a receptionist at a doctor's office, my boss asked me to check in one more patient before I left. He paid his $50 copay in nickels and dimes. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2011 18:46 - United States

Today, I spent my remaining cash on a doctor's visit, only to find out that at the age of 22, I'm getting major health problems brought on by stress. I came home to relax, only to find out my roommate can't pay his rent, and needs me to cover for him so we don't get evicted. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 22 August 2021 7:04

The therapists are all in a conspiracy to prevent you from getting treatment for your paranoia. See how that works?

kfchicken 31

Tuesday 24 August 2021 12:10

It sucks that you can't get in to see anyone but that has nothing to do with your friend. also wealthy or not no one likes to overpay, getting ripped off sucks. sure he can survive paying the extra, but that doesn't mean he's happy about it. also some friendly advice, upward social comparison is a slippery sloap, and tends to lead to feeling of unhappiness, and lack of fulfilment. try making a journal where you write some things you're thankful for, or make a lost of 4-5 things a day.

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 22 August 2021 7:04

The therapists are all in a conspiracy to prevent you from getting treatment for your paranoia. See how that works?

kfchicken 31

Tuesday 24 August 2021 12:10

Grizz8831 14

Wednesday 25 August 2021 11:50

ask for a referral. I would assume most doctors leave open spaces in the schedule in case of a patient needing more time for complications etc. maybe they will slide you in a few times and even refer you to a less busy specialist.