Therapist Reassures Patient It Completely Normal for Loser Like Him to Feel That Way

NEW YORK — Local therapist Dr. Lauren Mitchell reassured her patient Monday that it is completely normal for a loser like him to feel the way that he does, sources confirmed.

“It makes perfect sense. His thoughts and emotions are entirely consistent with who he is,” Mitchell said gently, after her patient described his persistent loneliness and depression. “When you take into account your looks, social status, history of underachievement, terrible personality, and complete lack of any redeeming qualities, these thoughts are not only understandable, they’re expected for someone like you. You can’t expect to not feel worthless if you have no worth.”

The patient, 32-year-old Ryan Harlan, said the session was helpful in providing clarity around his emotional state.

“It was nice to have my feelings validated,” Harlan said. “I always thought there was something wrong with me, but she was able to explain that what I am feeling is completely normal, and I should be feeling this way given how what a piece of shit I am, the kind of a burden I’ve been to anyone who has ever known me, and how much better off I would be if I weren’t around anymore. She was even able to articulate flaws and patterns I didn’t even know I had, including a few things I honestly thought were just bad luck or out of my control and had nothing to do with who I was as a person.”

Experts in clinical psychology note that such approaches reflect a broader shift in how therapists engage with patients.

“Modern therapeutic practices emphasize meeting patients where they are, rather than where they might prefer to see themselves,” said clinical psychologist Dr. Aaron Feld. “In many cases, that involves acknowledging the full scope of how much of a fucking loser they really are. Recognizing how closely a patient’s emotional state aligns with how the rest of the world sees them can provide a clearer understanding of why those feelings persist over time, without introducing false hope or unnecessary reassurance when they clearly don’t deserve it.”

At press time, Mitchell was reportedly preparing to help Harlan further explore how what he liked, his taste in entertainment, the way he talked, and even the way he looked just sitting there made everyone hate him, and how that will continue to shape his emotional experiences moving forward.