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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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)
shugacane 0
LOL; this is funny still,but sorry to hear
suggarrbunny69 0
haha u can't Jack off
CheshireHalli 19
EDIT: Sorry, just figured it was a girl. lol
TheLetterZero 7
I'm surprised there wasn't a kitchen joke, even though the gender is unknown. Thank god. I mean, thank imaginary-character.
idkweird 0
#17: gloves are not thick enough, usually. You can still scratch through them.
JaquanKennedyFML 0
oven mitts? that's terrible xD
realggirl 0
I have to do this. It didn't occur to me to write an FML about it though.
mrsd9494 7
dude me too!!! makes me mad....
catkat1988 17
That sucks big time. FYL for sure. And those who say otherwise are ignorant about mental disorders. Anxiety has nothing to do with being a drama queen, and it's not something you can help by "growing up" or "pulling yourself together."
24788 7
I'd get yourself checked out for demons.
Moeey 0
Sfy, but anyway I would go to the doctor.