r/mildlyinfuriating 2d ago

"I'm Sorry, I Have to Cancel"

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u/Succulent_Chinese 2d ago

I went to one who literally answered anything I said with "yeah, yeah, no definitely". I didn't have anger issues before seeing her but I sure did after those sessions.

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u/Doza93 2d ago

Finally tried out therapy about a year ago. On like the 2nd session dude was like "you just need a girlfriend". I was kinda trying to get into and work on my deep-seated issues and childhood traumas and whatnot but home boy just wanted to prescribe me some pussy and then bail

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u/bang_the_drums 2d ago

mine flirted with me and told me I was too good looking to be depressed. I am assuredly not that good looking, maybe 5'7" 175lbs of pudge, like dude don't gaslight me when I'm in here for fucking panic attacks. Guy was an absolute clown. Panic attacks increased.

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u/Triggerdog 2d ago

You do realize a therapist can try to boost your self esteem in a safe environment right? You just proved the point yourself, you think you look bad. So maybe he was trying to help you view yourself more positively by giving you external validation, not hit on you.

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u/Mortenuit 2d ago

I can 110% guarantee that there are precisely zero instances where "you're too [positive trait] to have [mental health issue]" is an acceptable statement from a therapist. 

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u/Triggerdog 2d ago

I very much doubt that's what the therapist said. just want the poster thinks they said. If OP is ugly i doubt the therapist would risk their job forever just for that. seems kinda stupid eh?

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u/Icy-Purple4801 1d ago

Predators prey on the vulnerable. That is not exclusive to beautiful people. Just like rape is about power, not sex… so it this. It’s about power dynamics.

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u/Mortenuit 1d ago

If OP is ugly i doubt the therapist would risk their job forever just for that. 

But if the poster is actually attractive the therapist might have risked it? That's a wild implication. And regardless, still completely unacceptable from a therapist. 

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u/Neat-Hedgehog3026 2d ago

I've had a counselor exactly like this. He didn't last long at that office because he was fired after commenting on another female client's body. They're out there. Don't discount what women go through.

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u/bang_the_drums 1d ago

I'm a dude and had just grown my beard out a little. I was already feeling myself and didn't need the self esteem boost from a therapist I was seeing for panic attacks in crowds. Feels like the other poster immediately assumed I was a woman. This guy was absolutely weird as fuck, dismissive of any of my concerns, and continued to act inappropriately. Lasted 3 appointments with him.

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u/SirLesbian 1d ago

Holy mental gymnastics..