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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, a therapist told me that I was too depressed to attend his depression group meetings. FML
Today, I finally found the words to describe how I felt after two 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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
Some people don't really understand from others point of view.
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Comments (100)
moomimamoo 24
How did he even graduate?? Hope you get better, not with his advice though! :) Though partying could work...
Kailayla 29
If you're depressed, partying is the last thing you want to do. Plus, some people - including me - don't even like going out/partying
cheeeksss 29
#32, you described me in a nutshell.
SystemofaBlink41 27
Same. Maybe I'll go with a few close friends but I can't just wing it if I'm alone and know nobody.
JustinJK 21
I like to party, but not when I'm down. When I'm depressed the last thing anyone wants is me drinking because them I turn into a sloppy drunk who cries and has breakdowns
hunterjumper88 8
Being depressed doesn't necessarily mean you're introverted or antisocial. You don't have to look depressed to feel depressed.
moomimamoo 24
I said COULD work, I'm 13 and where I live I'm too young to have ever been partying, so I don't know anything about it?! (Also when you're really depressed you just don't care anymore).
Bigfabthetruth52 22
@#68,ala robin Williams
MasterGamer591 13
Some people don't really understand from others point of view.
nix1993 41
A Psychologist should not be one of those people.
MDoremis 38
Agreed, #19!
shiffizzle 13
And that's what all those tuition dollars get you...bullshit.
yerawizardlizzy 27
OP is in Germany. Tuition is free there. But I do agree some returns don't live up to the anount of tuition.
mightycocoman 12
More like "This is what free tuition gets you."
SasquatchDeluxe 10
Are you sure this was a psychologist, and not a student doing work/study?
llalala_fml 19
I would expect that kind of response from a peer counselor, not a trained professional! Wow..
jentrynicole 20
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.
cheeeksss 29
Agreed. Seems like this "professional" doesn't have a clue what depression is. On top of that, "partying some more" is ******* awful advice. I struggled with depression in college and going out to parties only made it worse because I was uncomfortable with meeting new people. I just wanted to be home most of the time. Going out doesn't always help people feel better. At least not people like me. As for OP, I hope you find a coping mechanism. And I give you serious credit for seeking help. It's a great first step.
BlindlyWandering 17
Partying is not a cure for depression. Real depression is a medical disorder and requires real medication, its not the same as being unhappy or not having enough fun in your life. If someone is ACTUALLY depressed, partying can be the worst idea possible, since alcohol is NOT good for people with depression. This guy sounds like he needs to be reported before his shitty advice does some real damage to someone!
siggy_mcsigx 22
When my struggling friend went to the support centre at her university, before she could get a referral to a doctor or psychiatrist, she had to sit with the counselor. But with extreme depressive lows, there are also highs, and some people really go between these and when hey're on the up/high there's no telling when they'll crash down again. So my friend was going through a high phase, and the counselor didn't want to see her then, despite the booking, because there might be more important, extreme cases. But when you go in they ask you to describe all the bad stuff your thinking/feeling - and putting yourself back in that mindset to describe it can actually put you in it. Last time my friend just freaked at the counselor and called her incompetent - she got a medical referral after that.
dragonkisses28 25
It is really great to see so many responses from people who understand what depression is. Not so long ago, it was something no one talked about. It was something to keep hidden from everyone close to you. OP, depression is a serious condition. You need to see a professional. This Dr doesn't understand your problem. He should have referred you to someone else instead of pretending like he knew what was up. Don't let that experience discourage you from seeking help.
mfmylifesrsly 30
I could be wrong 50 but what you're describing is bipolar disorder. Not all people who are 'very' depressed go on highs. I suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder - basically, it's like bipolar but I experience many highs and lows in just one day, every day.
Narayan96 13
Is he even qualified for the job? He can at least offer some genuine advice.
_Peppermint_ 34
I hope you get some real help, OP. Remember you're worth it!
x0frnak 13
how is that even possible they they could say that? i'm so sorry, OP. do NOT take that advice- go to a real counselor for it & they will help you. you can get through this :)
x0frnak 13
don't know why part of my comment was deleted but you get the gist
flamingarrow59 21
I recommend going to a different psychologist