Today, I had an anxiety attack just from thinking about appearing on TV and being watched by a real audience. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I realised exactly how bad my social anxiety has gotten when I had a panic attack watching someone ask someone else out on a fictional show. FML
Today, I had a panic attack while giving a presentation on how to breathe to avoid having panic attacks. FML
Today, while trying to explain to my friends what an anxiety attack is like, I had an anxiety attack. FML
Today, I had a anxiety attack about taking my anxiety medicine. FML
Today, I was talking about phobias and anxiety disorders in psychology class. I nearly had a panic attack because I was worried that someone might realize I suffer from them. FML
Today, I realized how truly insecure I really am when the guy in the show I was watching looked straight into the camera and I immediately looked away. FML
Today, my social anxiety is so bad that the mere thought of talking to anyone, even someone who isn't even real, makes me feel ill and uneasy. FML
Today, because I thought I was about to have an asthma attack, I had a panic attack. Then, the panic attack caused me to have a real asthma attack. FML
Today, in health class we were watching a documentary about anxiety. My teacher asked if any of us often feel anxious. I was too anxious to raise my hand, and went into a minor panic attack. FML
Today, to help me get over my crippling social anxiety, my therapist encouraged me to sing in front of a crowd, since I actually have a fine singing voice. I ended up fainting onstage, mid-song. FML
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DocBastard 40
Now imagine the panic attack you'll have when you see how famous you've become by having an FML published.
MsConfusedd 27
You don't just want to watch the world burn, you actually pour the gasoline and light the match.
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Comments (51)
viau 13
happenned to me whilw watching hockey. glad im not a pro lol
groinsonice 2
I understand OP. I've suffered an anxiety attack for the same reason. Just breath and remind yourself you'll be ok.
jkmartinjk 16
@20, That's very interesting/odd! Do you know why marshmallows give you anxiety? I mean public speaking is easy to understanding, but I don't understand fluffy foods. (Btw: I'm genuinely curious, not trying to be rude.)
Sandman1917 5
I have been on camera and on TV several times and I freak out each time, but once I get going the fear goes away and it's fine. I'm sure you will do well. Don't stress too much. Everyone gets nervous.
emirie 21
Cardboard gives me the same feeling of anxiety.
EvilLittleMan 23
You can always do **** and just have people watch you from their couch with the click of the remote.
StellaNox 16
I get this inSANE nervous giggle, like pig laugh Honey Boo Boo style! My life on TV would be over long before it started! Oh, and people say to imagine the audience/-people around naked to relaxe... Did.....not.....work! You can do it! :)
tonjean1 5
Everyone needs to lay off the benzos and go to CBT.
Irakli_1 27
have you tried visiting a psychologist?
junpeiIori 17
Do what I did; public speak to a few friends or neighbors and gradually work up to where you want to be. The only other advice I can give you is to just be you. Throw off the masks you show to others to be noticed and just be you. It's hard to do, trust me, its hard. Just take baby steps