General on Sidechat | When I was 13, my mom brought me to a child psychologist. I had CRIPPLING anxiety and depression, I could barely even speak. After less than 1 session the lady kicked me out saying 'there's no point, she doesn't want help'. I was 13-

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General 4w

When I was 13, my mom brought me to a child psychologist. I had CRIPPLING anxiety and depression, I could barely even speak. After less than 1 session the lady kicked me out saying 'there's no point, she doesn't want help'. I was 13-

Anonymous 4w

That early intervention could've saved my life, or sent me down a much better path. But the lady was so mean and brash that I was too scared to try therapy again until it was way too late. Therapists need to do better, ESPECIALLY child psychologists.

Anonymous 4w

Umm and she willingly chose to work with kids huh 🫩

Anonymous 4w

many doctors are sadists and love the protestant work ethic

Anonymous

OP 4w

agree! i also had a negative experience with a child psychologist when i was around 11-12 that deterred me from trying therapy again until i was like 22