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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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Comments (119)
1crabbygirl 10
Whatever you have been doing is *not* working, OP. Submit to the process, or seek out clergy. You need help so STFU and roll with *something*.
Tiffany_dipstick 0
I think it's just a tactic to get more money from you.
kjd19892 2
At least he didn't say to cry a river build a bridge and get the **** over it.
MsMeiriona 2
Really? Sounds more like a psychologist than a psychiatrist.
babydiamond_fml 9
This is why I just pray to God,when I have issues I can't handle....
punxroxr87 7
maybe he was implying u stop cryin a river and build a bridage to get over it
DaDivineDevil 11
Maybe this is what your issue is. You probably didn't listen. People just don't become psychiatrists overnight. I'm sure there's something you missed out.
JoelShmoel 3
he basically told you to build a bridge and get over it.
jeremy_654321 7
I thought he was going to say "and get over it" lol
Xeebar 28
Wait. So what you're saying is, you paid for your psychologist to tell you to imagine building a bridge and getting over it?