Today, I found out that my anxiety disorder has escalated to where I now scratch and pick at my face while asleep. Now I get to sleep with oven mitts taped to my hands. FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, after finally going to therapy for anxiety like everyone wanted, I discovered the itching feeling that kept me awake at night was actually caused by a bedbug infestation. FML
Today, my anxiety decided to play a new trick: When I'm trying to go to sleep, I get anxious about having nightmares. It sure does wonders for my insomnia, which I've otherwise completely controlled. FML
Today, the skin-picking disorder that I’ve had under control for a long time came back with a vengeance. I’m ashamed and embarrassed of how I look now, but the worst part was realizing that the time I spent picking was the most I’ve enjoyed anything in years. FML
Today, my mom took away my medication. She's afraid I'll get "hooked". The medication is anti-anxiety pills. I have horrible anxiety attacks that sometimes cause me to scratch my arms until they bleed. FML
Today, I had to accept that my anxiety affects me 24/7, even when while I'm sleeping. I genuinely can't remember the last time I had a pleasant dream after falling asleep. FML
Today, my OCD manager sprayed my hands with chemicals because I'd touched the bin while throwing away a piece of paper. My hands are now covered in itchy, unattractive rashes. FML
Today, even though I'm the most neat freak germophobe there is, I was diagnosed with scabies. FML
Today, I realized that acne is a major side effect of a medication I'm taking. The medication is to help me with my anxiety. The acne is creating more anxiety. And the more anxious I get, the more meds I need. And the more my face breaks out. FML
Today, I woke up with my face sharpied. I live alone. FML
Today, I’m trying to avoid yet another psych ward admission, but my anxiety is so bad that I’m constantly on the verge of a panic attack, and my depression is to the point where I’m tempted to stab myself in the neck with every sharp object I see. FML
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po_ta_to 0
It's a DISORDER. If this person's anxiety has gotten so bad that they've started doing that in their sleep, their life certainly is ******. You have no idea how horrible it is. I have severe anxiety that can sometimes prevent me from doing daily things. And don't call me a ******* emo because you don't have any idea about how it feels! This person isn't being a drama queen at all. You just need to shut up and go curl back up in your closet where you belong.
joceyxox 0
stfu Its a disorder they can't help it
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Comments (84)
sara_3536 0
first :)
evangldbrg 0
seems a lot like that kid that was on malcolm in the middle
rosierosierosie 0
lol...oven mitts
SHAAAAAARK 1
I know how you feel there. Maybe you should get help before your anxiety gets worse?
idkweird 0
Anti-anxiety meds?
CallMeHush 1
Mittens are better than headgear.
daneeyoll 0
soft mittens
ozymandias_fml 0
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
You know what is more convenient than oven mitts? Growing up, and not being a drama queen.
joceyxox 0
stfu Its a disorder they can't help it
Polionixon 2
Yea i'm sure she picks her face in her sleep for attention makes sense right?
gingersnapper 0
Learn to read. Although, if someone could still be a drama queen while ******* UNCONSCIOUS, they are worthy of our admiration. I'd never look at emos the same way!
po_ta_to 0
It's a DISORDER. If this person's anxiety has gotten so bad that they've started doing that in their sleep, their life certainly is ******. You have no idea how horrible it is. I have severe anxiety that can sometimes prevent me from doing daily things. And don't call me a ******* emo because you don't have any idea about how it feels! This person isn't being a drama queen at all. You just need to shut up and go curl back up in your closet where you belong.
soccerbug6 0
wow jerk
EvilCupcake8361 9
wow, congratulations you've won the ass wipe of the day award
ALAGUNKY 1
That's just not cool, why don't you grow up and realize that it's not a joke and be thankful that you don't have this
Nic_hole 0
awww :( I'm sorry that must really suck
CyclonePsycho 1
I just imagined someone wandering around with one of those cones around their neck and oven mitts taped to their hands. I lol'd. Someone, illustrate this now.