Love, Anxiety, Relatable and Awkward: Fight, flight, or freeze

Fight, flight, or freeze

By Anonymous - 27/08/2023 12:00 - Papua New Guinea - Port Moresby

Today, I ran into someone I'd never had a crush on in school, but because I've realised we have a lot in common, I get nervous whenever I see him. I was so near to him while paying for food that I had an anxiety attack, and had to leave quickly. FML

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Today, a guy I have been crushing on since forever finally talked to me. Too bad it happened after an anxiety attack when he carried me from class to the nurse's. The first thing he said to me when I came to was, "You're heavier than you look." FML

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By Jusawkward - 01/10/2009 07:07 - United States

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By Anonymous - 21/08/2021 02:01

Today, I waved at my crush, but he waved at someone behind me. FML

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By love-shot - 17/08/2013 08:24 - United States - Hays

Today, I discovered that when my crush leans in to kiss me, I get so nervous I throw up. Then throw up again thinking about how embarrassed I am. FML

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By Rayray - 17/02/2025 12:00 - United Kingdom - Swansea

Today, I was walking down the hallway at work when I saw a coworker I hadn't talked to in a while. I went for a high-five as a friendly greeting, but she didn’t see me coming and instead awkwardly grabbed my hand like she was about to hold it. We both froze for a second, and then awkwardly sighed and practically ran away. FML

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By CheddarJack89 - 01/12/2012 08:35 - United States - Manchester

Today, after doing inventory at my job, I was approached by a co-worker who I had always thought was cute. I tried talking to her, but it was hard as I kept trembling and stuttering from spending two hours in a meat locker. Now she assumes that I'm "special". FML

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Rake 17

Sunday 27 August 2023 9:35

It sounds like you do now..

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 27 August 2023 5:31

That's a nice excuse for doing Ye Olde Dine 'n Dash. I'm going to try that one. Wish me luck!

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 27 August 2023 5:31

That's a nice excuse for doing Ye Olde Dine 'n Dash. I'm going to try that one. Wish me luck!

Rake 17

Sunday 27 August 2023 9:35

It sounds like you do now..

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