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
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went to the store to buy some new shirts. I tried them on and none of them fit. When I walked out to return the shirts, everybody was staring at me. I looked down to see why. I'd forgotten to put my original shirt back on. FML
Today, I bought a new shirt I thought looked cool. At work, three people complimented me, then each one added a variation of, “My dad has the same one!” By lunch, my confidence had left the building entirely. A coworker even asked if I’d gotten it from the “retro section.” FML
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
Today, I was so insecure, I got scared of what people might think of my fingers. 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
Today, I purposely wore a red shirt to Target just so people would talk to me. FML
Today, I was talking about phobias and anxiety disorders in psychology class. I nearly had a panic attack because I was worried that someone might realize I suffer from them. FML
Today, I got dressed in a hurry and grabbed what I though was a basic white shirt from the clean laundry pile. It wasn’t until I stepped into the elevator at work and saw myself in the mirror that I realized I was wearing one of my girlfriend’s shirt. It was snug, had a floral pattern, and made me look like I was trying too hard to be trendy. It was a long day. FML
Today, while on my way to the break room, it seemed as if everyone was staring at me and giving me odd looks. I asked my friend, "Did I get prettier overnight or something?" She answered, "No, your shirt is just see-through." FML
Today, I was at the book store when a book caught my eye: Overcoming Anxiety For Dummies. I wanted to look through the book but I was too nervous to pick it up, thinking everyone in the store would look at me. FML
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julianamariex3 15
“The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time.” 😊
jbuckets_404 39
No need to worry anymore: you confirmed it. So do what I do: DGAF (& a little whiskey doesn't hurt either. ;-)
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Comments (9)
julianamariex3 15
“The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time.” 😊
RichardPencil 32
They're calling you "The Referee." I heard 'em.
ahabsfan 17
Were the stripes horizontal or vertical? It makes all the difference.
jbuckets_404 39
No need to worry anymore: you confirmed it. So do what I do: DGAF (& a little whiskey doesn't hurt either. ;-)
BurnInDemonFire 39
Don't worry about how you look. As long as it fits, it's good.
ojoRojo 27
We’re all quarantined, who’s even gonna see you? This would be a good time to ease into stripes lol
TheSminty1 17
They're people, they will talk behind your back. It's a sort of a people thing
leximichelle 13
Five years from now, no one will even remember what shirt you wore, so unless it’s an event with tons of pictures being taken, there’s no need to worry. Wear whatever suits you.