scooterbyrd
Don't follow by example
Today, I found out the psychiatrist who treats me for bipolar disorder died. He committed suicide. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
drakx88
United States
Today, it was my final meeting with my psychologist who was helping me with my bipolar disorder. I just found out that he committed suicide. FML
Ehmed Ousmane
Pakistan
RIP
Today, my therapist died from a heart attack, all while telling me not to stress over anything. FML
lynn
United States
Support system
Today, I found out my cousin - who suffers from bipolar disorder - shot herself in the chest and has only a 20 percent chance of living. I told my boyfriend, while crying, and he held me for a few minutes. As soon as I got quiet, he pulled out his iPhone and started playing a shooter game. FML
um
Today, I told my new boss to wish his daughter a happy birthday on my behalf, as I overheard him saying it was today. Turns out she committed suicide three years ago. FML
Anonymous
Saskatoon, Canada
Second opinion
Today, my psychiatrist literally said the words, ”I don’t know how to help you anymore” to me. I have never felt more hopeless. FML
KayBee
Transference
Today, my psychiatrist of 6 years suddenly and out of nowhere told me I need to see someone else. She gave me the equivalent of the "it's not you, it's me" speech. Actually her assistant told me via email. I basically got broken up with by someone I was paying a lot of money to talk to. FML
Anonymous
Today, my psychiatrist said, "Well, good luck." at the end of my appointment. FML
Anonymous
United States
Hang in there, man
Today, my best friend of five years left cause I “followed them” and that made me depressed, then I couldn’t go outside or to class anymore cause I was too depressed, then my girlfriend, whom I was going to marry, left me because, you guessed it, I was too depressed. Now I’m in a mental hospital for trying to kill myself. FML
Anonymous
Not helping
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
mydatinglifesucks
United States
Hello goodbye
Today, I had a date with a man who works as a psychiatrist. He diagnosed me with borderline personality disorder during dinner. FML
Top comments
coius 23
Everyone is human. Including psychiatrists. Hell, even decent comedians cant laugh away the pain. Take Robin Williams for an example. Everyone has demons. Your therapist might have been in the career because they know what its like. Its sad it ended like this, but not everyone can cope, and some do having breaking points/limits. Its what shows we are humans, and not immortals.
Kraths 16
My favorite therapist, who I have seen for a few years now, is bipolar, has depression and ADHD. I will always say she is an excellent therapist because she herself sees someone and she never recommends anything she hasn't tried herself. To me it shows that she is human and isn't just regurgitating information from a textbook. Even though some of her strategies don't work for me, it's nice to know that they are effective strategies that are being used by someone with actual mental health issues rather than someone without any
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Mathalamus 25
That doesn’t bode well...
RichardPencil 32
It's very unlikely that your problems bummed him out so much he decided to make his exit. Well, it's somewhat unlikely.
coius 23
Everyone is human. Including psychiatrists. Hell, even decent comedians cant laugh away the pain. Take Robin Williams for an example. Everyone has demons. Your therapist might have been in the career because they know what its like. Its sad it ended like this, but not everyone can cope, and some do having breaking points/limits. Its what shows we are humans, and not immortals.
Magoozala 17
very nicely put!
power_in_the_now 19
My psychiatrist did the same thing about three years ago. I ended up going through a hard time afterwards... wondering if it ever does get better... but decided I can’t do anything about anyone else— just keep my own mind in the right place
Kraths 16
My favorite therapist, who I have seen for a few years now, is bipolar, has depression and ADHD. I will always say she is an excellent therapist because she herself sees someone and she never recommends anything she hasn't tried herself. To me it shows that she is human and isn't just regurgitating information from a textbook. Even though some of her strategies don't work for me, it's nice to know that they are effective strategies that are being used by someone with actual mental health issues rather than someone without any
xbaconator9000x 16
You'll find that most (if not all) mental health professionals have got some sort of personal experience with mental illness or mental health issues. We make the best therapists for that very reason!
Jonkbaby 23
you know, its not your fault friend. have grace for them and say a prayer
Gemfez 17
Unfortunately the best psychologists are often a bit crazy too. Takes one to know one?