FML : Today, I had to admit that I desperately need anti-anxiety medication. Apparently, when you walk around a grocery store avoiding eye contact and generally...

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Today, I had to admit that I desperately need anti-anxiety medication. Apparently, when you walk around a grocery store avoiding eye contact and generally acting "sketchy", management will call the police on you, who will then pat you down to be sure you aren't shoplifting. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

By AnxietyGirl / Monday 24 September 2012 07:18 / United States - Parker

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By 123man | 11

#4967045 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:02

Lots of people avoid eye contact. I hope there's more to it than that to make you say you need medication. You could have left off the first sentence and had a perfectly valid FML.

By DocBastard | 38

#4967077 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:10

Police: Ma'am, what's that? OP: What's what? I don't know what you're talking about! Police: Ma'am, is that a sausage down your pants? OP: Uh, no. I'm just happy to see you.

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By 123man | 11

#4967045 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:02

Lots of people avoid eye contact. I hope there's more to it than that to make you say you need medication. You could have left off the first sentence and had a perfectly valid FML.

sarahlove281 | 4

#4967102 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:16

Her FML is referencing how embarrassing her anxiety is. She feels ashamed of herself. It's not necessarily about the getting patted down part.

TourettesGuyFTW | 25

#4967787 - Monday 24 September 2012 08:48

Lots of people are amazing people behind close doors, away from the general public. You don't need medicines. The side effects are worse than the benefits. All the best.

lacespace | 8

#4968180 - Monday 24 September 2012 11:16

I agree with you. ^ I dated a guy who was put on medication very young and he grew up with a lot of resentment towards doctors who jump directly to drugs as a quick fix.

MDTeddy | 13

#4968725 - Tuesday 25 September 2012 01:34

I don't talk to strangers, but I make sure I know if there are people around me because I donkt want to encounter someone who is evil.

pabst4america | 1

#4969491 - Tuesday 25 September 2012 07:04

Haha I fucking love Tourette's guy your pic is priceless

TourettesGuyFTW | 25

#4971967 - Tuesday 25 September 2012 11:43

69- go count your dick! And, fuck salt!!

Thunderstruck14 | 30

#5787379 - Tuesday 10 December 2013 11:24

Some people really do need meds. My parents actually ended up taking me to the hospital twice because of my anxiety. I'd start freaking out really bad. And usually I felt better at school but eventually it got so bad that I was super nervous at school too. I definitely needed meds at that point. The meds help a lot but I still have anxiety, although its definitely better than before. Its not a huge problem but I'm always worried that will happen to me. I try avoiding eye contact too sometimes and when I get anxiety I know I probably look a bit odd. But that only makes me more nervous, thinking about how I probably look suspicious.

By Doortje | 26

#4967046 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:03

I hope you get the meds you need and that they'll work for you. Good luck OP.

wooboo608 | 1

#4967166 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:29

Sometimes medication isn't the best option. Side effects can cause new problems, plus no one wants to be dependent on a pill to function properly in society. In cases like this it might be worth looking into some counseling before going straight for the drugs option

Doortje | 26

#4967203 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:36

Oh I definitely agree. It sounded to me like the option was already given to the OP (by a doctor or psychologist) and that she now had to admit it might be indeed a good idea. But if that's not the case it would definitely be better to talk to someone first.

By expertsmilee | 26

#4967058 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:05

If you aren't taking anything off the shelf or looking like you're actually shopping I can kind of see why they might think that though.

niallo | 23

#4967573 - Monday 24 September 2012 07:12

Unless they see you put something into your pocket, they have no right to assume anything. You now have a case against the store for false accusation.

By 1happymummy | 14

#4967064 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:06

I avoid eye contact too, its awkward.

By perdix | 29

#4967075 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:09

Of course, a police pat down is a sure cure for anxiety. Do you know where the cop's hands have been? You need to cover yourself in hand sanitizer and then shower until you get the germs off!

Dilwann | 27

#4967205 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:36

You're thinking about OCD. Anxiety is usually more socially related than to extreme hygiene.

SamanthaCassieL | 10

#4967293 - Monday 24 September 2012 05:12

OCD is a mental disorder that falls under the anxiety umbrella. I know this because my little brother has severe OCD. He is on anti-anxiety medication because when his OCD thoughts and behavior act up, he will even tell you the first thing he feels is anxious and then that leads into other emotions like anger and frustration. Then he acts out in a way that anyone could tell its really anxiety.

Enslaved | 36

#4967324 - Monday 24 September 2012 05:22

Where I am from, cops must wear gloves before a search and also be the same gender.

perdix | 29

#4967659 - Monday 24 September 2012 07:37

#37, Yeah, but who says where the cop's gloves have been? Are they fancy-pants cops who open a new, sterile pair of gloves each time, or normal ones who pat you down with the same mitts they recently used to perform a cavity search on a hobo? Now, I'm starting to get anxious.

SamanthaCassieL | 10

#4968852 - Tuesday 25 September 2012 02:08

Um.. If any cop kept a glove that they used to do a cavity search on a hobo... I'd be more worried about the police then germs... Germs you can wash off and get rid of.. Fucked up police are harder to take care of...

By DocBastard | 38

#4967077 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:10

Police: Ma'am, what's that? OP: What's what? I don't know what you're talking about! Police: Ma'am, is that a sausage down your pants? OP: Uh, no. I'm just happy to see you.

Welshite | 39

#4967145 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:24

Police: -_- OP: *dashes toward exit*

By legitkitty | 11

#4967079 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:10

Definently not a Walmart. They get all kinds of sketchy people.

By tomhofer | 14

#4967083 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:10

I always hope no one thinks I'm gonna steal stuff when I go and aimlessly stroll around Walmart

By noisebox | 1

#4967104 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:16

You should sue for harassment.

Dilwann | 27

#4967195 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:35

What kind of advice is that? The management did nothing wrong, it's those persons' job to pat people down. If anyone would sue, you don't even have a case. Please, think logically.

llama612 | 27

#4967230 - Monday 24 September 2012 04:47

Depending on where it happened then OP could have some legal grounds.

TahoeFMler | 22

#4967301 - Monday 24 September 2012 05:13

I agree. You can't be patted down legally (even by the police) unless they saw you put something in a pocket or have you on camera. Looking sketchy isn't enough.

Fishinaddict22 | 1

#4967353 - Monday 24 September 2012 05:36

19- In your logic you could be cavity searched because you look suspicious. The law suit is on the grounds of harassment. Because of situations like this companies are instructed to let the person leave and check the security tapes. Said person technically has not shoplifted until they leave the store. At that point they are off store property and running them down would be grounds for assault. Not saying this is right by any means but sadly it's how things work these days.