Today, after weeks of therapy for severe depression, my therapist thought it would be helpful to confess my deepest problems to my friends, to prove that it was alright to trust people. I did. They laughed. Hard. 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 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, my therapist clapped for me when I told her I'd made a friend. 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, while I was explaining my troubles to my therapist, he asked me, "And don't you have someone you can tell all that?" FML
Today, my therapist started laughing at me whilst I was telling my story. He said, "Sorry, I can't help it" and burst out laughing. FML
Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. 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, after my therapist told me I should open up to my friends more, I sent a message to a pen-pal and told her that I had asked for and found help with my postpartum troubles. She replied that I'm a bad friend for "always burdening her with my problems." FML
Today, my friend needed to talk out bad feelings. Then she urged me to open up as well. I hate doing it, but it only seemed fair, so I confessed my deep insecurities. Not only did she agree with everything, but she also helpfully added that I'm boring, have no life, and all my dreams are unattainable. FML
Today, I tried therapy to talk about my problems without feeling like i am harassing anyone. After messaging a therapist for over 2 hours, I felt way better and finally understood. It turned out I'm in such a bad mental state that I'm a danger to myself and others. Police were called by the therapist. FML
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nazooer 11
Wow, that sucks **** your friends, find some new ones
Glam_fml 0
I think you need some new friends. Depression is a very serious thing.
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thirteen13146 0
I know how you feel but when you find the right friend they won't laugh they will cry with you. and make you feel good
Illyssa_fml 4
Hmm maybe you need real friends
seracy13 0
**** those guys I'll be your friend!
badkittykills69 0
Fyl OP get new friends!
stevenmx86 8
Umm I'm thinking you misunderstood.. I know a lot of psychologists will tell you to write letters or record audio to your friends and then store it or throw it away and never let them see/hear it.. Never heard of a therapist that will actually tell you to tell them dumb ass..
ChromeCaviar 0
Frontier Psychiatrist!
Vawter 0
This isn't a good place to help with your depression, beings there is a button I can push to say "yeah your life sucks" ....?
xRezSynn 15
What "friends"...:( sorry OP, time to find new and better friends!
Katzorie 6
As a fellow person in therapy for similar issues, I understand entirely. <3 I hope everything gets better, or stays better if it is by now (this post is technically ancient, wow). Just remember that this wasn't your fault! Your friends (or ex-friends, I assume) were complete dicks. I'm sure you're an amazing person!
Nialler1220 6
Wow that is really painful. Your friends aren't real friends. I'm so sorry for you