Health: Today, after several sleepless nights full of crying, I went...

By Anonymous - 03/03/2015 22:02 - Germany - Lahr

Today, after several sleepless nights full of crying, I went to my university's free help center. After telling the psychologist my problems and asking what to do, he looked at me blankly and said, "Uh, it's not depression, I guess. You should go out more and, like, party some more." FML

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By farrahfarrest_ - 02/07/2009 19:49 - United States

Today, I went to the doctor. I told her I felt down all the time. She asked me a few questions and she told me I was depressed. She suggested to go home and find the sources of my depression. When I told my parents, they started laughing and said "Yeah, right." I think I found my source. FML

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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 Anonymous - 30/12/2010 01:17 - Australia

Today, I finally found the words to describe how I felt after 2 years of depression. I asked on Yahoo Answers what I should do next. The most 'helpful' answer told me to go on a picnic. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/11/2021 01:59

Today, I was talking to my professor and explained how depressed and stressed out I am. He called the police to my house because he thought that would help with my suicidal thoughts. My parents don't believe in mental health, and I want to die more. FML

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By depressednupset - 30/12/2010 15:06 - United States

Today, my mother told me to 'quit having a pity party'. I was just diagnosed with depression. I've lost my boyfriend, my job, my academic standing, and I just got rejected from every graduate school I applied for. And my mother thinks I'm a cry baby. Great. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/10/2020 17:01

Today, in a deep depression, on my worst night, I reached out to a lifeline. Waited an hour for the counselor to arrive, listen for a few minutes, then tell me I should, "Get my mind off of it by planning my prom, sewing a dress or painting my nails." The application clearly shows I'm an adult man. FML

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By sadparty - 06/11/2009 06:05 - United States

Today, I suffered a mental breakdown. I told my roommates about it, and they decided to throw a very loud party while I was sobbing in my room, unable to sleep. My Xanax prescription ran out, I have no more sick days, and I have to wake up in two hours to work a ten hour day. 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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By Sleep. - 27/11/2014 07:06 - United States - Imperial

Today, I finally got time to take a nap. Later, my mom asked me if I was depressed because I didn't leave my room for 3 hours. She talked to my dad about it, and now my family thinks I'm depressed because I slept for 3 hours. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/05/2024 08:00 - Canada - Saskatoon

Today, I went to the local emergency room, upon recommendation of my psychiatrist, because I was depressed to the point of being suicidal. They sent me home because there were no beds available. FML

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jentrynicole 20

Wednesday 4 March 2015 8:15

You need to go see a real counselor. Depression is a serious issue and to have someone the school employs take it so lightly is really worrisome.

MasterGamer591 13

Wednesday 4 March 2015 8:13

Some people don't really understand from others point of view.

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Death69 24

Wednesday 4 March 2015 19:45

Someone should check his/her credentials. Wouldn't be surprised if the words "Cracker Jack" appeared on his/her certifications. Get some REAL help OP. What you're feeling shouldn't be taken lightly. Best of luck.

Rozeyyy 25

Wednesday 4 March 2015 20:25

Thats suckish... You should find someone whos got a better qualification in psychology

a1_z9 10

Wednesday 4 March 2015 23:12

I hope you find the help you need! Don't let it put you off talking about it, hopefully you have friends and family who'll support you. It's very easy to isolate yourself when having problems like that but you don't have to suffer in silence!

ouijacorn 9

Wednesday 4 March 2015 23:34

I'd say he needs to go out and party less so he can study his goddamn psych. books.

IceWrath 22

Wednesday 4 March 2015 23:42

I guess that's why it's free.

snarkytruth 37

Thursday 5 March 2015 0:13

Get a second opinion that can get to know you and your case more than one session. Partying esp alcohol is a depressant it wont fix your problems and certainly wont help you feel better if your depressed. Ask your primary care physician for a referral. Good luck and hope you feel better soon

Flyndaran 10

Thursday 5 March 2015 0:39

Every free counselor I saw was nuts. One was a bible thumping loon. One thought my problems were from EM radiation from power lines. The other wanted me to put green sticker dots around the house to remind me to not be anxious.