ish0rty
United States
Today, my social awkwardness is so bad, I was actually proud of myself for managing to ask someone a question. FML
Collection
Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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Pushover
United States
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Today, I actually felt good after being rude to someone. My avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety have made me like such a goddamn pushover that standing up for myself in any way, right or wrong, makes me feel proud of myself. FML
Lost
Paris, France
Where am I?
Today, out of desperation, I had to fight my social anxiety in order ask a stranger for directions in a new city. She gave me a detailed answer, and I thanked her, then walked the wrong way for 15 minutes because I was too embarrassed to admit I’d understood none of it past the first sentence. FML
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Keep out
Today, my social awkwardness got to an all-time high when I hoped that I wouldn't get the job that I applied for, because I'd be working with the public. FML
dumbgirl4lyf
Monaghan, Ireland
At last! Well done!
Today, I finally realized how stupid I am, when I answered a question correctly in class and my teacher started clapping and cheering. FML
pottie69
United States
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Randomspaghetti
Lehi, United States
Today, a cute guy complimented me on my legs. I, being the awkward person that I am, panicked and replied, "Thanks, I grew them myself." FML
Noctium
Bentley, Australia
Anxiety
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
stopstutteringforSiri
United States
Today, I realized I'm so socially awkward that I can't even talk to Siri without stuttering. FML
Nervous wreck
United States
Nervous Nelly
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
Gaylord
Aspers, United States
Today, I realized that my somewhat flamboyant behavior may have given people the wrong impression when my classmate tried to set me up with one of her male friends. I've been trying to work up the courage to ask her out all semester. FML
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eurostar710 11
I'm just like that. But be proud! It's baby steps, and before you know it you'll be able to do anything :) I, unfortunately, am not able to ask a stranger a question yet. But once again, baby steps! Good luck :)
purple91 8
This makes me feel less awkward.
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purpleshorti722 1
aw yay :)
rayrayandbread 0
Yay(: I'm happy for you muchacho!
clokwrkpig 6
Good for you! Little steps at first, and try to believe in yourself- even if you don't believe it at first, just keep thinking positive, and soon you will.
twinmomnak 2
Hey that's a step in the right direction.. Don't be sad.. I am happy for you!! No sarcasm intended at all!!!!
random_sad_loser 10
(please excuse my pore spelling) 83-shut up you douch bag!!!!! >:(
SweetCaptive 3
I know just how you feel I feel proud of myself for communicating with people all the time because of my social awkwardness
YummiGummi 0
Been there done that...
kainpwnsu 19
What did you ask them? Ohh... too soon? Maybe you can answer, next time. =P
JamieDolamore 2
Social awkwardness is just an excuse for lack of confidence. I've been there myself and it wasn't a good place, but seriously it's better if you man up and take control of a situation.
Attica 20
Been there...it sucks really badly :( I used to avoid going shopping just so that I didn't have to awkwardly interact with cashiers. It gets better, though, in time. My anxiety/social anxiety used to be terrible..I was so awkward about the (seemingly) simplest things--I could barely function in public, couldn't speak up, etc. I'm not going to tell you my anxiety went away, because it definitely still affects me, but things seem much more doable, now. Difficult, but possible. I was chosen as Valedictorian of my school and have to give a speech at the grad ceremony in a few days...I'm terrified, but I'm going to do my best anyway. I couldn't have even attempted that before...so just give it time. Live and learn...you learn to deal with it little by little. Good luck, OP :)