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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Today, a therapist told me that I was too depressed to attend his depression group meetings. FML
Today, I told my therapist that I read FML for relaxation and entertainment. She asked what FML is, then told me stop reading this website, as my life is bad enough, knowing other's experiences would actually increase my level of anxiety. FML
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
Today, I told my friends that I got a therapist this past week. Every single one of them told me to quit seeing the therapist, and to just talk to them and do more drugs to feel more numb. I don't think that's the right thing to do, and they're actually arguing with me over it. FML
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
Today, I've been seeing a therapist after more than 20 years of struggles. I think I saw him cry during our sessions a few times. I guess that my inability to live my life at the fullest was hard earned. FML
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
Today, I was invited to a counseling group for people with emotional problems. I brought the permission slip home for my mom to sign, only for her to accuse me of being a hypochondriacal, lazy, selfish bitch. And my friends wonder why I have problems. FML
Today, I went to see a psychiatrist for my depression and low self esteem. While in the waiting room, I overheard a guy telling his friend how ugly I am. FML
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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TinyEMT 6
They should probably monitor what they're giving the patients to read.. :/ Don't worry, OP. There's no shame in seeing a therapist. At least you're trying to get help! :)
SlapAndTickle 20
You would think they wouldn't have magazines like that in their waiting room. I hope you pointed it out.
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Comments (91)
kobykai 3
Magazine writers are dumbasses. Just look at People Magazine.
Kc1001 14
You aren't selfish. You need help and are brave enough to seek it out.
thecrazymancan 17
You're not selfish, the guy who wrote that article is just an idiot and doesn't think depression is real.
noobienick 19
I have severe depression, and seeing a therapist changed my life. Don't listen to those dipshits, OP!
Baller_Bob 17
Ahhhh, I love how that article is absolute bull ******* shit
NostalgiaFreak9 41
Besides the fact that the office staff should check these magazines before putting them in the waiting room, what moron would write such an article? If you remember the name of that dumbass author, give it to us in a follow up. He/she needs a reality check if they believe people who see therapists are selfish. Don't let morons like that discourage you from seeking the help you need, they need help themselves if they actually live with a mentality like that.