Today, I went to see a therapist for help with my severe fear of spiders. The therapist held a big spider in a box inches away from my face. I ran to the back of the room and asked him why. He responded with, "Aren't therapists supposed to help you face your fears?" I'm paying $150 an hour. 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, my roommate thought it would be a good idea to show me his huge new tarantula despite knowing that I have extremely severe arachnophobia. I ended up killing it with a book and apparently now owe him $500. FML
Today, I went to see a certified trauma specialist for my PTSD. I saw her for 35 minutes of my hour-long session because she ran late with the patient before me, and then kicked me out early. Her expert treatment plan? "Just don't think about it." I paid $260 for that. FML
Today, I went through the nightmare of having to go to my doctor so he could remove a living spider from my nasal cavity. FML
Today, my significant other woke at 4:30 a.m. to me crying about a spider in the bathroom. I have an intense fear of spiders; he was super nice and took care of it for me. He even walked me out to my car. I started to calm down driving to work, but when I got there what do I see on the door handle but a spider. I'm still shaking. FML
Today, my mom still freaks out and yells "Where?" when I mention spiders to her in any form, regardless of context, and no matter what I preface it with. She just fixates on the word "spider." I get that arachnophobia is pretty miserable to have, but this is ridiculous. Go see a therapist, mom. FML
Today, I was taken to my first session with my psychiatrist. The entirety of the facility, from the waiting room to the doc's office was decorated with dead butterflies in glass. I was there for my crippling mottephobia, the irrational fear of moths and butterflies. FML
Today, knowing that I have severe arachnophobia, my brother brought over his friend's tarantula. One hour later, the spider got loose. It's been 5 hours and I'm afraid to go to sleep. FML
Today, I spotted a huge spider in my bedroom. I freaked out at first, but I managed to confront my arachnophobia and killed it with a book. I was ecstatic and went to tell my boyfriend. By the time I returned to my room, the "dead" spider had vanished. Now I'm too scared to sleep. FML
Today, I had to go to therapy for my fear of cats. All the way there, my girlfriend kept making cat noises and scratching at me. 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
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istishia 12
Isn't this a valid technique? Flooding or something?
Bluekaren16 19
Yes it's a type of exposure therapy.
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Fluffydemise 18
"Hey doc, your receptionist told me your phobic of being punched in the face, lets try some of those therapeutic techniques on you."
jrock9093 18
Sounds valid
whiteboy896 9
$150 an hour? Shit, i can do that for $20.
Tessa_11 19
I have a fear of spiders. But i dont think im ever going to get over it. I agree your life sucks.
martin8337 36
Make sure that was a therapist and not the rapist .
Fluffydemise 18
I get them confused all the time.. *rubs sore butt*
VeylonaBloodsea 6
While aversion therapy is a valid technique, a key element is consent. This idiot clearly surprised OP, which is the exact opposite of useful. Time to find a new therapist.
etishuman22 32
I'd ask your therapist if he's afraid of losing his job and if he'd like help facing that fear, too. $150/hour is a lot of freaking money for that kind of treatment!
Enslaved 38
Ummmm "Baby Steps" just like in "What about Bob". (:
skyeyez9 25
I have seen spiders many times in my life. From tiny jumping spiders to the Camel spider which is the most hideous thing ever....each "exposure" still left me with chills and the heebie jeebies. Exposing yourself to spiders isnt for everyone. And I still hate them. That therapist needs to find another technique for OP.
jrod9327 17
Sometimes exposure is the best way to overcome fear, however, he should have eased you into it rather than shock you. I suppose to find another therapist or try rhythmic breathing during this to combat hyperventilation.