The Strangest, funniest or embarrasing things that have happened in a therapy session

[Guest_3712]

Hi All,

After some persuasion by a fellow poster I thought it might be a good idea to share our stories of " When therapy sessions go Wrong" or are just downright funny and/ or awkward. Surely I cant be the only one that has had these encounters. Mind you I have been in therapy for many years and only recently have found some of these episodes amusing.

So if you have reached that place where you can have a bit of a laugh at yourself or maybe its the therapist who's done something strange please share ,

So I'll start with a couple of mine. Just a couple of small teasers to get the ball rolling

Early in my therapy I was totally embarrassed to share anything , and could only talk if my psych turned his chair around. Now he was only a short fellow and the chair had a high back, so all was good and I started to unload. My psych was quiet and I thought listening intently until I heard the unmistakeable sounds of snoring! Yep my deepest darkest secrets had put my psych to sleep! UMM had a lot of explaining and grovelling to do.

Another time I became so paranoid that my secrets were going to be discovered by people that worked in the medical offices -other docs, receptionists etc so during one session I grabbed his paper and pen and refused to let him write any notes of our session! Of course I didn't think till after I went that of course he would write after I left - probably best I don't know what he wrote after that session!

So that's it , if you have some stories I'm sure others would love to hear the lighter side of therapy .

Take Care

Stressless

[velvetfaerie]

Heh good topic!!

I turned the tables on my psychiatrist once because I was bored in the session. I quizzed him about why he chose the field and about his families mental illnesses. Hehe. Was interesting actually.

C.

[Guest_3712]

Hey velvetfaerie,

Good one ! Always fun to turn the tables , even better if they 'share' too

Cheers

Take Care

Stressless

[CMF]

Hi Stressless,

I saw the encouragement you received to start this thread and well done for doing so, it's a great one. I hope it also encourages those who may be a little nervous to see a psych but seeing another side of it.

I love the stories so far. Well done!

cmf

[Guest_3712]

Hi CMF,

Thanks for that . yes I agree it can be daunting seeing a psych- even after all these years I get nervous before an appointment, wonder how I'll come across or if he'll think I'm crazy - too late !

I guess for me despite the turmoil I can now relax a bit and I'm very lucky to have a psych who has been there from day one and most times I see him as an old friend I'm going to have a chat with and I can let loose and not worry what he thinks I mean if you cant throw a tantrum with your doc then where can you.??

Thanks again

Take Care

Stressless

[Doolhof]

Hey, great thread Stressless,

I can't think of anything funny that ever happened in a session, just something weird. I was talking about our marriage when my psych started talking about her now ex-husband. I spent the rest of the session counselling her and listening to all troubles. She went into great detail.

At the end, I felt like asking her to pay the fee!

Cheers all Mrs. D.

[Quercus]

Hey Stressless!

You've made my morning 😊

I hope everyone joins in so we can make the experience of going to speak to someone even slightly less intimidating!

Well you know my contributions but I'll share them here anyway. There will be more to come I don't doubt it...

First session of psychotherapy: The anger exploded and I swore like I've never sworn before. Hubby says tactfully when I'm angry anything resembling ladylike goes out the window. I dropped the C bomb! I hate that word! Shocked myself. Shocked the psychiatrist. Couldn't look him in the eye haha. Funny though he mentioned in session two that he was shocked that I present as polite, reserved, guarded but the anger is healthier. That I shouldn't bury it. So yay for me. Swearing like a sailor is ok apparently 😊.

Session two: Psychiatrist had a new painting. It is crap! A Van Gogh with awful colours. Depressing to look at. I told him so. Said I'd rather stare at the wall. Asked why on earth didn't he choose something happy or colourful? Even after the session I laughed and said nope still hate it. He said he'd take it off the wall for my sessions 😊. On the day that I am well enough to not need the therapy I'm going to buy him a decent painting.

Ah well. I suppose the point of therapy is to talk and be honest. 😊

[Guest_3712]

Hi Doolhof,

That is so funny 😂 you really should have asked her to cover the fee

Great story thanks for sharing

Take Care

Stressless

[SubduedBlues]

Not sure if this counts, but...

Back in high school, southern California in the 70's, I went to see the school counselor after having another bully session courtesy of the football team. It was late spring, and over 90F (no A/C back then); so the counselor was wearing a lightweight sundress to help escape the heat.

Anyhow, when I walked into her office she was looking at something in the filing cabinet. Must of startled her as she slammed the drawer shut rather quickly and spun about. The thing is where she spun about, her sundress didn't.

That was the one day I happy to have bullies 🙂

SB

[Guest_3712]

Hey SubduedBlues's

It most certainly counts ! Very funny

sorry about the bullies though although as u say in the end it was a good day !

Take Care

Stressless