Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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BlueYonderDreams 10/03/2013

I had my regular appointment with my therapist today, but yesterday I came down with a cold. I was not sure if I should cancel or not, but I have been really going downhill with my depression today and I figured I better go because I need the extra help. But as soon as my therapist realized I was sick she wanted to cut my session short and mentioned she has a thing about germs. So I sat there feeling absolutely horrible about myself the whole entire time and I just wanted to cry. I just wanted to get help, but I feel like I did something wrong by going when I have a cold. I was too afraid to even share my journal with her because I didn't want to spread any germs. I felt like she didn't really care about how I was doing and thought I was feeling bad mentally because I have a cold. I left her office feeling worse than I went in and now I am shaking because I am so upset. I just feel like crap and I don't know if I want to go back any longer.

WallyBear 10/03/2013

Sweetheart,
I Am So Sorry That This Happened To you.

Your Therapist Should NOT Have Treated You This Way.

Sending You The BIGGEST ((((((HUG)))))) Ever :)
And It's Okay If I Get Your Cold :)
Love You!!!!

deleted_user 10/03/2013

thats not very nice. it will do her good to get a cold then she can build up her immune system. you should tell her she is a mean bitch and a shit therapist and should go therapy herself

ThePepperMan 10/03/2013

First of all I don't think you should feel bad. People with colds go all sorts of places.

Now that you know your therapist has an issue with this, work with it. If you are sick again on your appt day, then how about doing a phone session? It may not be as good as face to face, but phone therapy can be really good too!

amom21 10/03/2013

I think your therapist needs a therapist! Why would someone say something like that to someone who is already feeling down or bad about things?!? I mean, I get the germ thing, but come on! I feel like that was a very un-therapist-like thing to say! Don't feel bad about going...you we're looking for what you're paying for - help. If you weren't coughing all over everything or sneezing in her face or wiping your nose on her sleeves, she should be fine. I agree with thepepperman, people go out and do stuff all the time with colds. It's that time of year too, so...have some hot tea and don't worry. You did nothing wrong! :-)

muskrattiger 10/03/2013

It is no wounder you feel that way it sounds like she didn't Handel it very good she could of made some diferant choises.......like getting you cleanix and hand sanitizer ......they schould also have masks for people who need to use them ........I am very sorrie she made you feel even worse than you had to be maby she has her Owen bro elms with jerms. That's all I can think of ........I hope this doesent stop you from going to councling ......you can't let your counslor get in your way of getting the help you need .......take care .......god bless ....I hope you are feeling better

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