Today, I woke up in the middle of the night and panicked because I couldn't find my blankie. I'll be 36 in a month. FML
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Today, I panicked when I realized two of my diaries were missing. I turned the house upside down, and found them in the guest room, tucked away in a dresser drawer. My only visitor in the last six months was my mom. I’m 37 years old. FML
Today, it hit me that I'm incredibly pathetic, when at the age of 21, I tucked my stuffed animals into bed with me, facing in different directions so they could keep watch for monsters while I slept. FML
Today, I walked into my bedroom, only to find out that my bed is missing. I have no idea where it is. FML
Today, while traveling with my cat, I had a mini-freakout when I realized that I left his favorite toy in the hotel room. I'm a 30-year-old man. FML
Today, my alarm went off at 6:30am. I woke up disorientated, as usual. I looked up and saw a dark, mysterious figure entering my room. Still half asleep, I screamed and dived under my covers. The dark, mysterious figure was my mom. I'm a 21 year-old guy. FML
Today, I woke up unusually early for an appointment and got ready real quick. Only after passing the front door did I realize I had forgotten my sleeping baby inside. FML
Today, I went shopping with my parents. Halfway through, I got separated from them and tried to call them only to find out my cell phone battery was flat. A few minutes later, an announcement was made for a lost child. It was by my parents. I'm 36. FML
Today, I had a sleepover with two of my friends. We only had one bed, and it ended up with me against the wall. I then remembered that I'm very claustrophobic, and can't sleep. It's 4 a.m. FML
Today, I finally moved all my boxes into my new apartment. I was settling in when my alarm clock that was stashed in one of the boxes began ringing. Two hours and several boxes later, I still can't find it. FML
Today, I woke up and saw that my alarm clock had fallen on the floor. It read 9:05 am. I panicked because I was late for work. As I frantically got ready, I went to pick my alarm clock up to place it back on my nightstand when I realized it was upside down. The actual time was 5:06. FML
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Levi2411 41
Even the eldest of us need our blanket warrior. Don't fret, Op, it will protect you with its clothy presence-- no need to be ashamed.
kaitlyn520 13
I've had a certain pillow since I was 10 months old.. I'm 21, and I freak out when I can't find it. My blue pillow
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Cow_Girl_Lilly 24
My mom got a teddy bear for me at my baby shower. I take that little teddy bear everywhere and anywhere. I'll be 23 in March.
heatherrr17 19
I don't think that's weird maybe a little funny ?
BLDYRBBT 16
Substitute blankie with woobie and you'll meet a bunch of ex military that will say they can't sleep without it. To say panicky without it is going a little bit far at 36 tho
Steephx0 23
Im 21 have a little stuffed doll I keep with me at night (not at college though) but I bring her to the hospital for all my surgeries. Some people stare at me but most of the nurses think it's cute. I don't care what people think, it makes me feel better. As long as you're not carrying it around obsessively or like outside to run errands or work, who cares. What you do in your bed is your business.
monkeytater96 23
I took mine to college! And on every school trip, vacation you name it. No bear left behind!! ☺️
Jay18 22
he just said that
manuwish 9
I think it's alright to have a token of childhood and it's innocence, even as a grown up, I love bubbles and am 33 (each bubble has it's own rainbow and reminds me of the fleeting fragility of life), they bring me to the now, I can understand that you want the comfort from the time where you felt utter trust and safety, especially when you are preparing for the daily incomplete death we call sleep. Against the panic part, I personally believe the feeling your blanket gives you, is a feeling you have in your heart already, since cultivated over 36 years..so when you close your eyes and imagine it there in your hands, I'm quite sure the feeling will appear too ;) try it out
hunt3009 16
I feel like everyone still has a favorite blankie even when we're older, we just don't mention it.
spawnaverage 8
The blanket i have is 20 years old (same age as me), i need that so I can sleep
GirasolNegro 22
You need to find yourself a significant other to cuddle up with instead of your blankie...
ryuuchild 5
I have a blanket that I've had since I was a baby. I like to curl up around it cause it helps with support.