Today, I had to give up going to a therapist because it was too expensive and my parents couldn't afford it. Meanwhile, a girl in my class is getting a therapist for her dog. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was out with friends when one of them started complaining about having to spend $50 on two copays for his therapist. He makes more a week than I do in three, and I can't even get seen by any type of healthcare professional because nowhere is accepting new patients. FML
Today, my parents told me they wouldn't be able to afford my senior portraits. That was fine with me, until I found some expensive professional photos in the mail. Of our dog. FML
Today, my parents screamed at me for cutting my wrists. They asked me if I wanted a therapist. I said that I didn't know. Then my mom said, "But wait, it's going to cost a lot of money!" FML
Today, my school brought in therapy dogs to help with stress. I was attacked by one of them. 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, my therapist broke up with me after almost 3 years. I can’t pay people to listen to my problems. FML
Today, my mother informed me that she sold my dog to pay off some bills. FML
Today, I finally broke down and told my mom that I'd relapsed with my eating disorder. She told me to quit whining and eat a burger, because she didn't want to pay for another therapy session. FML
Today, I'm so poor that I had to surrender my well-loved dog to a different family so that he’ll have a good life, all while I live out of my car in the ghetto, paycheck to paycheck. My dog was also my service dog for medical alerts. FML
Today, my therapist told me that I need to do something different with my hair. Then I paid her. FML
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kayposion 17
How would that even work? Therapist: how's life? dog: ruff
teresa96706 29
You should try the app "What's up?" It helps with many mental disabilities (depression and anxiety, just to name a few) If you search hard enough, you might find a therapist who would be nice enough to volunteer to help you out. I searched for one, and eventually found one who volunteers to help me. I hope the same for you. Good luck on your journey, I hope the best for you!
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Comments (57)
Migole 36
Won't your insurance cover it? I thought everyone in the UK had health insurance but I guess things can differ between countries. In Germany hi will usually pay for your therapie as long as you need it
Eliiara 11
I work in a non profit mental health clinic. Sessions are unlimited and $15 or lower for 50 minutes 1 one 1 with a therapist student. This FML is upsetting because I hear this way too often. I wish there were more low cost mental health services available to everyone :/
yeahsciencebitch 7
I mean, I feel bad for you, if you can't afford it. But as stupid as it may seem, what she does with her money for her dog, is her business. Don't spend your time eyeing what other people have, spend your time setting goals for what you want yourself.
tlnorman 18
I'm a vet tech and even I find this odd. I don't dispute therapy and it's many benefits but I don't think a dog will benefit all that much from one.
aeryn97 17
life is unfair like that. *hugs* I'm sorry OP
hurricanesian 2
I see you're in the UK. Try contacting your Gp or your local branch of Mind.
Brandon1000 10
You don't need it. Therapy is a load of bullshit, it isn't real. You're better off OP. This can be an opportunity for you to deal with problems yourself. After all people have existed for thousands of years without therapy.
sarkaar 30
Hey there OP. My wife and I are both licensed as therapists. You could get in touch either of us if you feel the need or are comfortable enough with the idea. :)
panda94_fml 7
go NHS. the primary care teams are brilliant (and free!)
dripp3 3
Kill the rich bitch