Today, I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. He asked me what had brought me there, so I said I needed to get over some issues. He told me to close my eyes and visualize myself constructing a bridge. I paid to get told to build a bridge in my mind's eye. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went to my doctor to discuss my chronic insomnia. After I'd spent ten minutes describing how exhausted I am and how it’s affecting my life, he looked me dead in the eye and said, "Have you tried just closing your eyes and clearing your mind?" I paid a $50 copay to be told how to blink. FML
Today, I saw a psychiatrist for the first time. After telling her everything I'm going through, she looked at me and said "You know… every five years or so I get a case completely beyond my ability to help." I guess it's been five years. 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 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, 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
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 finally spoke to a counsellor about my depression. As soon as the session started, I became so anxious that I could barely speak. Once the Zoom call was finished, I got the distinct impression that she thought I was mentally disabled. FML
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
Today, my psychiatrist said, "Well, good luck." at the end of my appointment. FML
Today, after struggling to get something out of my eye, I kept my eye open long so it would start to water. My mother in law noticed and said, "Aww, do you need a therapist again?" She knows full well I struggle with chronic depression. FML
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meghanlbruno 4
I'm sure that's not all he offered you -_-
pbonham 22
Build a bridge... And get over it?? Haha
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perdix 31
You did say there were issues you needed "to get over" -- he was trying to help you get over them, literally! Instead of getting over the issues, I think you needed to get to the bottom of them. Imagine yourself drilling a hole. Do that for 50 minutes and send me $250. Poof! You are cured.
babyzann 0
Don't ever go to any psychiatrist if you don't trust them. You're just wasting your time.
babyzann 0
Don't ever go to any psychiatrist if you don't trust them. You're just wasting your time.
meray 1
did you at least build it
MissMae93 23
Usually psychiatrists start off with an exercise and build off from it. It helps create a connection and helps them to better understand you, OP. Don't give up just yet!
mrsVoltzie57 12
Clearly the doctor wants you to think about your problems and "build the bridge" to help yourself get over them. If you weren't being so negative about visiting him it may work for you, because you only get what you put in for issues like these
neuroticallyyour_fml 17
This is why you should do your research when seeking mental health services. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who prescribe psychotropic medications, they do not provide any form of therapy. They can refer you to a therapist and probably will but they are not trained in the same way that psychologists are and don't offer the same services. That being said, that's a truly unprofessional thing to say to someone seeking help. If OP were able to "get over it" they wouldn't be looking for professional help, plain and simple.
Onewhosinz 8
You're partly correct... Most psychiatrist do not do therapy, but some do. And they do go through the same training as a psychologist, they just also go through medical training on top of that so that they can prescribe medication. (worked in a counseling office for 6 years, with both kinds of professionals). Hopefully OP continues with the therapy and/or medication and gets better. I know it helped me many years ago.
1crabbygirl 10
The professional didn't say that. That is a cliche based on the actual mental technique of visualizing a solution. Is no one teaching you cognitive approach? Are you a freshman or just barely a sophomore?!
DaDivineDevil 11
Maybe, the OP just meant psychotherapist. Common misunderstanding. People do their research before paying so much, I'm sure.
metalbunny 5
Lol build a bridge and get over it
eccentrix 12
Was this also your first time learning what a psychiatrist is?
xxvwarrior 0
Well if you don't agree with it, construct the bridge and make him jump it!