Acceptance

By I hate myself - 22/11/2025 00:00

Today, my mom sternly told me that she would no longer make doctor's appointments for me, since I need to do them myself. I've been staring at the phone for thirty minutes, crying from anxiety. I'm 27 and the most pathetic man alive. FML

I agree, your life sucks 244

You deserved it 513

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Let it out

By :-( - 17/07/2013 05:22 - Australia - Rozelle

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

I agree, your life sucks 54 528

You deserved it 3 662

By ughh - 22/11/2011 13:22 - United States

Today, my mom read my diary. Then she frantically booked me an appointment with a psychiatrist. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 126

You deserved it 5 912

Controlling

By Anonymous - 03/02/2025 18:00 - United States - Stevenson

Today, my mom took my phone away because of a huge mistake I made, which we need to go to court for. I own the actual phone but they pay for the line. I'm autistic with severe anxiety. I'm also 34 years-old. FML

I agree, your life sucks 198

You deserved it 657

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

I agree, your life sucks 42 596

You deserved it 8 259

Breakdown

By JulesBlues - 09/07/2019 06:00

Today, I sat in my doctor's office and broke down, crying and shaking, with a blood pressure of 190, getting off my chest everything that has gone wrong in my life lately. To which the doctor, well into her sixties, replied, "My goodness, I've never met anyone with so many problems!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 923

You deserved it 378

By Screwed - 16/03/2009 03:38 - United States

Today, I had one of the worst panic attacks in years. I was worried nobody cared about me and that I had completely messed up my life. I was hyperventilating and crying hysterically. My mom walked by my room, looked at me, and said, "If you're going to make those noises, at least shut the door." FML

I agree, your life sucks 217 367

You deserved it 30 432

My little boy

By stubble - 13/11/2009 06:26 - Canada

Today, I had to meet my mother. Being a college student, I decided I was too lazy to shave this morning. She noticed the stubble on my face, and started crying because I'm growing up. I'm 23 years-old. My dad yelled at me for making my mom cry. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 934

You deserved it 3 489

By the only sober one - 15/05/2013 06:21 - United States - San Diego

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

I agree, your life sucks 47 958

You deserved it 2 807

By Noname - 21/01/2009 12:36 - Canada

Today, I woke up with a terrible toothache and called my mother for a lift to the dentist. This super cute dentist chick enters and says, "Nice to meet you, your mother just told me you're afraid of dentists?" I'm 29. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 717

You deserved it 3 634

By Anonymous - 28/10/2011 04:17 - United States

Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 536

You deserved it 2 993

Vexillum 4

Saturday 22 November 2025 8:58

Hey bud, I struggle with social anxiety daily, been through multiple medications and therapists for it and I gotta tell you it does get better as long as you keep trying to get better. The process of getting there is going to suck but it's a worthwhile price to pay for a lifetime of being able to freely socialize as you wish. Everyone struggles with something, just because yours is this doesn't mean you should beat yourself up for it.

GoogieWithers 23

Saturday 22 November 2025 19:31

Anxiety is hard to deal with. It would be best for you to see a doctor. Is there an online appointment maker? Could you self refer to a mental health team in your area?

Comments

Linda Graber 12

Saturday 22 November 2025 5:56

I’m 65 and still ask hubs to make Dr appts. I’m getting better at making my own but it really is a thing. Stressful.

easybree 10

Sunday 23 November 2025 10:11

that’s not even cute…

Vexillum 4

Saturday 22 November 2025 8:58

GoogieWithers 23

Saturday 22 November 2025 19:31

Anxiety is hard to deal with. It would be best for you to see a doctor. Is there an online appointment maker? Could you self refer to a mental health team in your area?