There are some conversations in life you can’t prepare for.

Explaining your relationship with the Mets to a therapist is one of them.

This isn’t just another “sports fandom” piece. This is a full psychological case study wrapped in gallows humor, generational trauma, and the kind of emotional commitment that probably qualifies as a diagnosis.

If you’ve ever tried to explain why a baseball team ruins your mood, your week, or your sense of self-worth — this one hits uncomfortably close to home.

The article breaks down what every Mets fan secretly knows but rarely admits out loud:

• Why being a Mets fan feels less like entertainment and more like emotional exposure therapy

• How “hope” becomes a recurring medical condition

• Why we keep coming back even when we swear we’re done

• And how Mets fandom somehow becomes part of your personality, your relationships, and your coping mechanisms

It’s funny, it’s painfully accurate, and it hits that perfect balance between self-awareness and emotional damage.

If you’ve ever had to explain to a spouse, therapist, or confused friend why a random April loss ruined your night, this one’s for you.

👉 Read it here:
https://randommetsfans.com/mets-fan-therapy-12-step-program/

Fair warning: you’re going to laugh, nod, and maybe feel slightly exposed.

Drop your favorite “this team broke me” moment in the replies.
Group therapy starts now.

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Mets Fan Therapy : 12-Step Program - Random Mets Fans

Explaining Mets fandom to a therapist or spouse involves acknowledging the emotional investment involved, likening it to a relationship with its ups and downs. Fans experience chronic disappointment yet find humor and community in shared suffering. Ultimately, it's about accepting … Continue reading