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By siighh - 06/07/2011 14:52 - Australia

Today, my dad came home from work complaining about all the people he'd seen. He said he doesn't understand why so many people with problems have to confide in him. He's a psychologist. FML

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By Kal - 19/06/2023 16:00

Today, while I was explaining my troubles to my therapist, he asked me, "And don't you have someone you can tell all that?" FML

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By Not mentally well - 20/03/2024 10:00 - United States

Today, I found out that my dad has a therapist. That's cool. What's cooler is that she's a very nice lady, and even said to ME that I could talk too if I wanted to. Boy, do I want to. But if I did, then she would probably need a therapist herself, and the last thing my dad needs is his therapist needing a therapist. FML

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By irishbubble - 04/06/2013 12:35 - Australia - Sydney

Today, after finally seeing a psychologist about the death of my dad and spending the longest hour of my life confessing every thought I've experienced in the 6 years since his passing, my psychologist asked me if I was walking home or if my dad would be picking me up. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/05/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom - Letchworth

Today, my dad stood by and nodded in agreement as my sister told me that my clinical depression is "getting REALLY old." 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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Wow, thanks, I'm cured!

By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/03/2012 07:03 - United States - Puyallup

Today, on my way to my therapist, my father told me to lie to her and tell her that I'm happy so he doesn't have to drive me in anymore. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2015 23:55 - United States

Today, I came home to find my dad drinking. Trying to be cheerful, I greeted him with a "Hi, dad!" He sighed, shook his head, and said "It hurts me when you call me that." FML

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In all my days…

By Anonymous - 05/08/2020 08:01

Today, I had somewhat of a nervous breakdown, and poured my heart out to a doctor, who seemed to be well over 60. She looked at me, flabbergasted and said, "I never met anyone with that many problems!" Gee, thanks. FML

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Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream

By Anonymous - 07/09/2021 14:01

Today, as usual, I'm receiving constant texts and calls. I'm socially exhausted and just want to be left alone, but everyone I complain to just thinks I’m bragging about my popularity. Including my therapist. FML

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Wednesday 6 July 2011 19:00

I think HE needs a shrink

Nandito2 0

Wednesday 6 July 2011 19:00

I think he need a psychologist or a new job

Comments

ArielTheMermaid 17

Thursday 7 July 2011 1:58

hahahaha

rabaab 0

Thursday 7 July 2011 2:07

how??

TrollisMe 5

Thursday 7 July 2011 2:59

If all his patients are as whiny as you, then I understand his dilemma.

Prue_fml 0

Thursday 7 July 2011 3:09

I'm studying to become a clinical psychologist and getting a phd in psychology to work with people who have mental disabilities. psychologist assess people and working through their problems based on their learnt perspectives, intact most psychologists refer patients to psychiatrists to get prescribed meds for their conditions

wtfseriously091 6

Thursday 7 July 2011 4:19

Seriously? I had to make a log in just to comment on people's stupidity. Psychologist are able to provide individual, family, group etc. clinical treatment (therapy) and administer psychological tests if they have their doctorate (ph.d or psy.d). psychiatrists can provide treatment but have a medical degree not a clinical one unless they are specialized. Therefore they are the only one's who can administer meds. Maybe it's different in other countries but in the states this is how it is. Sounds like he's burned out. it's like hearing teachers say they hate kids.

THEgirlNEXTdoor0_fml 8

Thursday 7 July 2011 5:04

hes te one who i think needs a session !

shayfray 0

Thursday 7 July 2011 5:05

well maybe he should try a new proffesion

cwcewo 0

Thursday 7 July 2011 6:00

why is this an FML?

starfish7 18

Thursday 7 July 2011 7:16

Poor dad, that must get to him after a while.

Hockeyboy4280 18

Thursday 7 July 2011 8:53

Well, think about this. He has to listen to depressing stories ALL DAY LONG. I mean, he's bound to be saddened by these tribulations. It's been heard of the psychiatrists visit other therapists because of the depression they develop from other patients stories. Imagine watching heartbreaking movies, or listening to depressing musix all day long. There ya go. I wanted to be a psychologist also, but I have depression problems of my own. I don't know if I could handle other's problems if I can't even handle my own. And while what your dad said is a little off color, just be understanding. He has to be understanding all day long, it can be depressing.