Today, my social anxiety hit a new low. I was playing bingo and, although I won, I didn't shout "bingo" because I thought too many people would look at me. FML
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Today, I was playing at a bingo hall, when I got a bingo for $50. I got so excited that I accidentally yelled, "Holy fuck!" They kicked me out. I didn't get the money. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I nearly had a panic attack when too many people joined my World of Warcraft party. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Today, I thought I'd try to play Marvel Rivals, but my anxiety over having to interact with other people got so bad I panicked and never made it past the main menu. I really wanted to make friends or something. FML
Today, we had bingo. Three rounds into it a group behind me started to yell, "BINGO, BINGO!" I looked around and saw no one was coming to verify that they had a bingo, so I turned around and said "Stand up." The girl was a dwarf, and she was standing up. FML
Today, I began worrying I have social anxiety, all because while getting dressed I convinced myself that everyone would talk about me behind my back if I wore a striped shirt. FML
Today, I realised how badly the pandemic aggravated my social anxiety when I was playing an online game and an ally kept on getting too close to me throughout the match. I actually had to quit the game and take my emergency meds so I wouldn't go into a full blown crisis. FML
Today, I tried to overcome my crippling social anxiety and isolation by joining a club at the campus I attend remotely. Two girls at my table whispered and giggled the entire time, and one of them kept popping her lips like Donkey in the carriage scene in Shrek every few seconds. I left early with a migraine. FML
Today, I had an anxiety attack just from thinking about appearing on TV and being watched by a real audience. 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
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Ozuru 11
I feel for you, OP. We all are awkward.
MURIKKA 11
No that's a legitimate fear. Personally, I've been known to lunge at/sick my tiger on people who beat me in bingo. You were right to purposely lose.
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Comments (154)
perdix 31
Why would you even play bingo when you know the goal is that humiliating ritual? That's why I always make myself scarce when the "Hokey Pokey" breaks out. I hate the "penis" verse. I don't want to shake that all about!
Welshite 40
#74: You've got the PG and X-rated versions confused.
chloeB15 3
i feel your pain
naughtylez82 4
I feel your pain op. I also have social anxiety not to mention PTSD. Maybe you should look into counseling before it gets worse. I can't go into stores alone and I avoid leaving my house at all costs. I would hate for anyone to live like I do.
Inediblepeaches 15
I'm not the only one who does this?
abbasgirl 3
Aw! I can relate! I was that shy when I was in elementary school. I remember hating BINGO and dreading having someone pick me when we played "Duck, Duck Goose."
samyyo17 0
i know how you feel. im 15 and i have a rare social anxiety called "selective mutism" but im on medication for it and its helped alot..i hope you find something to help you too! (:
teenylovestmb 5
what medication are you on ? i have social anxiety and selective mutism :(
bubbiebear 7
I'm just like you...
iHeartRKO 5
F that! I'm shouting bingo no matter how red my face gets as people stare at me like this b*tch just won.
Rolls121 1
Xanax. . .
rkmanak 7
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's like this haha