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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, 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, 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, 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 wanted to play Among Us for a little distraction. I ended up having a panic attack. FML
Today, I got bored and decided to try World Of Warcraft. 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 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
Today, my anxiety got so bad that when I stole a sword in Skyrim and resisted arrest, I had a full-on panic attack as I ran away. I ended up curling up on the sofa as my character got hacked to death on the TV. FML
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Soloman212 28
Flashbacks of failed raids?
Icejza_DaChilla 7
Turn off the PC and go find another human to interact with. It may be painful at first but it will get better.
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Comments (261)
Petunia888 13
Holy shoes...can't even imagine what standing in line at the dps/post office must be like for you! Time to find another game to play? How about solitaire?
linkinpark98 24
Holy...shoes? o.o
BlueHue 0
I prefer my shoes not to have holes in them... But that's just my preference ;)
yourmurderscenex 13
Another reason why today's generation sucks. So many people (not all) have become so socially awkward because of games like this.
StromyG2 10
It's probably the other way around. They are socially awkward, so they play these games.
digitaleurydice 7
You've got it, 26. ^^ I play FFXI but I play it like it's not MMO because I'm not big on talking a lot. Solo & duo! But then I get all mad and throw a tantrum when I can't do awesome stuff you need an alliance for. I don't get mad enough to join a party though... maybe I should see what this Skyrim is all about.
TomHarrow 5
@36 You should definately see what Skyrim is all about.
silentbutfunny 0
Nah, if there were no video games, the sociallu akward would go outside and thus see light. And get a life, but tgat comes later
silentbutfunny 0
Socially* that*
digitaleurydice 7
No, 46, we wouldn't have to go outside and see the light. Many of us read a lot and would just read more. And there are action figures to play with too. We will never go outside. ^^ (I kid. I like it outside... when everyone leaves me the hell alone!!!)
SheepShoop_fml 20
There is a difference between social awkwardness and social anxiety. The former is rather easy to deal with in due time, the latter creates a variety of issues and barriers that, depending on the person who has the problems, may be extremely difficult to work through. Social awkwardness is often just not knowing how things work or being uncomfortable and awkward during an outing. Social anxiety is irrational, a fear of doing any variety of things (talking to strangers is very common). For the socially anxious, it isn't just an 'awkward' feeling. It's a heavy sense of worry, a rush of anxious nerves, and ultimately avoidance of situations that set it off. As someone who has worked diligently to get over what could have been a crippling case of social anxiety, I strongly dislike seeing the two confused or lumped in together. If you do not understand it, just know that it is not 'easy' to deal with.
drawmyhearton_fml 3
FALSE! I never played any video games but I'm still socially awkward. I'd rather stare at my walls All day long than go outside ._. I'm that afraid of people...
Justin23L 2
I play games like these and have friends. The key is to keep your virtual life and real life seperate.
LadyGore 12
Social Anxiety and Being Socially Awkward are two very different things. Anxiety is a metal disorder caused by many different things. So no, you can not blame Anxiety on video games.
StromyG2 10
That has to be miserable, you should see a counselor. Take small steps and work toward a happier existence.
Gherazz 0
Well you're fat and have gay hair
KaanTech 0
22 took an arrow to the brain
VeganVampyre 27
StromyG2- did you really just recommend going to talk to a stranger to someone who has a phobia of talking to strangers? Do you see the horrible irony there?
SwtCherryPie 26
It is a MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER game... if you dont want social interaction play Skyrim.
iggz 0
Don't take life too seriously. It's short and you won't want to have regrets.
Pelreskovich 11
Not used to pugging 25 mans huh? Stick to your 10 mans.
Clamcreepy 7
You should've CC'd(crowd control) sprint and blinked away.
Pelreskovich 11
Blind & Vanish ;)
Clamcreepy 7
Or fear and run like a bat out of hell lol
Glitterhinoceros 14
Dismiss pet, disengage, feign death Imo :o
Pelreskovich 11
^then camouflage?
SoSickWithIt 14
**** huntards even though I use to play one :P Go Rogue or Go Home.
KaanTech 0
77 I was going to say the same :(
ILoveMyXbox 0
Hey guys, I'm the Blood DK ready to ruin your fun! I'll take you all at once and win. :)
jmalaer 5
77 = good looking girl who plays wow.. What? Also, how does one sprint and then blink without switching toons? I mean, you could spec into improved blink and get a speed boost after you blink, but that requires blinking first.. And how's your nerf treating you mr Blood dk?
DontModMeDammit 10
LEYROYYY JENKINSSSSSSS!
elidine 0
Lol good stuff
roblaycle 3
Get a life loser!
Clamcreepy 7
Says the guy with a comb hanging from his crimson chin
THE_A_TEEN 28
Excellent advice (sarcasm)! Insults will never help someone overcome personal problem. It makes them run away from their solution.
Awsumuzzie 12
Says the guy with a comb in his beard.... (I hope it's the right picture since my app messes pictures up all the time)
SteveOsWifey 5
#41 that's exactly what I was thinking(:
Ressamies 6
-35 not everyone who plays WoW is a no-life. I used to play it and it din't affect my social life at all.
Pelreskovich 11
I've played since it came out.. Doesn't affect my social life. Nerds unite.
tdog567 0
Omg, I stopped playing that game even though I loved it, because I hated meeting new people
Goatinsfriend 8
You should probably at least try to see someone. Or make friends. Either way.