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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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
sounds like your mother is the one who needs the therapist
CitricAcid 21
What a bitch... Really sorry you have to deal with her, OP. I hope things will get better for you.
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nchic01 17
sounds like your mother is the one who needs the therapist
Doubtful_Judge 23
A therapist, a mental therapist. A mental asylum. Perfect!
AllSoul 23
Maybe they should try a session together.
laden_swallow09 34
41- I reeeeally don't see that working out well. At the very least, not anytime soon.
Shadowvoid 33
Sounds like a plot twist to a sitcom, except for the fact that OP's mother has real problems.
CitricAcid 21
What a bitch... Really sorry you have to deal with her, OP. I hope things will get better for you.
buttcramp 21
i too hope things get better for you, OP. My advice would be to save your money so you can move out as soon as you can. My parents were pretty nuts too, once i moved out i had more appropriate boundaries with my parents.
AvAfan 14
Therapist. The rapist. Coincidence? I think not
iiTzNeeNerz 26
Let me explain why you're about to get down voted; just so it doesn't come of as a shock: 1.) In no way is your comment relevant to the FML. 2.) If it were, rape is not something to joke about.
Jason89 16
wtf #3?
LastResort318 14
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Just cause rape is bad doesn't mean you can't joke about it. My brother was raped and he copes by joking about it.
upallnight11 19
Not everyone is like your brother, jsyk
AllSoul 23
Wow, I've never known anyone who's made jokes about them being raped.
FubarBundy1988 13
#24 that's exactly why you can't joke about it! Just because your brother handles it that way does not mean that everybody that has been raped handles it that way. I would actually say your brothers way is a very rare way.
fuckedPriceless 17
My sister was raped and jokes about it too. I have no doubt I would as well if it happened to me. People should stop being so sensitive...
FubarBundy1988 13
#64 Did you ever think the people being "sensitive" have a reason to be?
speakfreely 21
Maybe your mom should be the one seeing a shrink instead, sorry you have to deal with that OP
Nathan_Henry 15
Oh moms, they sure can be a pain in the ass sometimes
whycantisignup 24
No, that's dads.
laden_swallow09 34
Why not both?
Roythetickler 21
*Mexican music
Sagedrop 10
Translation: Cries in Spanish.
riahlum 12
Just get away from the bitch. Other people care. Key to success? **** bitches get money.
Mermaidhead 13
^ Abraham Lincoln
miaaxoxxo 16
I know how you feel OP. my mom is the same way, don't let her get to you. you're a strong independent person who will succeed in anything you put your mind to!
FubarBundy1988 13
I completely agree. Also when you have children (if you don't already?) you will strive to be a better mother than your own and your child will benefit from it.
badassmf1234 22
Making stuff to talk about in therapy
jamesderp 15
Homicide is always an option...not that you should do it, but it is always an option
brittaaany_93 38
No, it's not 'always an option'. Just, no..
Epickitty58 29
It's not talking shit, it's trying to deal with problems. That's the point of therapy. What does that woman think therapy is for?