Health: Today, I finally accepted I need help with my anxiety issues....

By Anonymous - 11/03/2015 18:43 - United States

Today, I finally accepted I need help with my anxiety issues. I started small and I joined a support forum and wrote a post. I was quickly called a troll by multiple users, accused of faking it, and told to "fuck off back to Tumblr" because they wouldn't believe my anxiety is really so serious. FML

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By scared - 17/03/2015 21:35 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML

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By I suck :( - 07/05/2014 21:25 - United States - Louisville

Today, I was trolling on a My Little Pony forum. I was midway through typing a big post, calling them all a bunch of attention-seeking losers who act like morons because their parents never loved them, when I broke down in tears, realizing I'd just perfectly described myself. FML

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By aussiegirl - 15/10/2020 08:02 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression after being severely bullied and harassed at my workplace. It was also today that my fiancée told me I was “creating really negative vibes.” FML

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By Anonymous - 20/05/2023 03:00

Today, I told my therapist that I read FML for relaxation and entertainment. She asked what FML is, then told me stop reading this website, as my life is bad enough, knowing other's experiences would actually increase my level of anxiety. FML

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By Atypical - 02/03/2021 02:01

Today, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML

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By backtosquareone - 04/10/2009 09:42 - Canada

Today, after weeks of therapy for severe depression, my therapist thought it would be helpful to confess my deepest problems to my friends, to prove that it was alright to trust people. I did. They laughed. Hard. FML

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By pottie69 - 07/09/2011 05:23 - United States

Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/06/2016 17:45 - Sweden - Stockholm

Today, I overheard my friends laughing about how my anxiety means I'll be single forever. I was too anxious to confront them. FML

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By all by myself - 14/04/2014 23:34 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I decided to go to a therapy group to help with my anxiety and to meet people who felt similar. I joked with my friend that no one would turn up as people might feel anxious about going. I was right. I was the only one there. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/03/2023 03:00 - United States - Leawood

Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. FML

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Norja 33

Thursday 12 March 2015 0:23

I have also been diagnosed with anxiety. I found it helpful to talk to a counsellor, maybe you would too.

CurlyQute 17

Thursday 12 March 2015 0:20

I've been there before. Not the forum, but the anxiety.

Comments

SPFINATOR1993 10

Thursday 12 March 2015 1:55

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Talk to your doctor about potentially finding some type of therapist.

jqmalang 17

Thursday 12 March 2015 1:55

ohh... I am very sorry OP...

yolololol3 17

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:00

Tumblr can't help, but a therapist can.

sofeealt 6

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:09

I'm in the same boat with anxiety

DaraPhantomhive 14

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:13

Try getting a professional. They'll help you.

blackonblight 32

Thursday 12 March 2015 7:31

Easier said than done. Wait lists without a referral can be months long, and if OP has severe anxiety, what makes you think they are able to make such an appointment?

brittanysue14 10

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:40

Hi OP. I've struggled with severe anxiety for 10 years. In the past few it's gotten much worse. Online support groups aren't my preference for this reason. Try finding support groups in your area. Also, take up meditation or yoga. Take time in nature to figure out how to calm your soul. Also, therapy once a week would help. We all have our own issues, so don't be embarrassed. The ones being mean will never understand. Good luck!

blackonblight 32

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:40

Name and shame the forum. I'd like to know so as to be able to avoid the place myself.

danceinconverse 25

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:43

That forum is probably the type of people who are more attention seeking than anxious, I've interacted with those type of people before and it's not pleasant. They think they know everything there is to know about the disorder and if you bring up something they haven't personally experienced, you are automatically a liar. Hopefully you can find a forum that treats you with more respect, there are ones out there trust me!

Black_Hole_Sol 16

Thursday 12 March 2015 2:50

I'm so sorry you went through that! I'm also sorry for accidentally hitting YDI when you certainly did not. I hope you can find a better place, support system, and the help you need.