Anonymous
Singapore
Maths
Today, I realized my brain has degraded so fucking much when I could only do one math question over the span of 24 hours. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
Gujranwala, Pakistan
Blackout
Today, I failed my maths exam because of one single question, which I have been practicing for months and gotten very good at it. It was the first question… however, when the exam started, I forgot it all. FML
WellThere'sThat
Today, I got a big math test back. Good news: I can connect abstract ideas beyond what was taught. Bad news: I can’t do simple math, such as 30/-5. I failed. FML
Anonymous
Jamshedpur, India
Under pressure
Today, after having pulled like three all-nighters and studying hardcore for months, when it came down to it, I couldn't solve even one question. I almost broke down. FML
riya
Today, I had the worst day of my life. I'd studied science for the whole damn night, only to realize the next morning that it's a math exam. FML
Anonymous
Santa Rosa, United States
Who are you calling random?!
Today, I failed a calculus exam because I simply was too burnt out to study for it. I have not wanted to even look at a math problem since the beginning of the year, and I procrastinate all day instead of doing work, and it leads me here, typing at 2 a.m. to random strangers while having to get up tomorrow at 7. FML
mathhhh
United States
Today, I missed points on a math quiz because I thought 2 times 5 was 20. I'm a math major. FML
Anonymous
Cranbrook, Canada
Maths is hard
Today, disappointed with my results on a mathematics test, I went over it and realized my teacher had added up the marks incorrectly, leaving me with 17% less than I earned. The person who's supposed to be teaching me math can't even perform basic arithmetic. FML
stupidrobot
Seattle, United States
Today, I had to complete a simple math problem to submit a web form in order to show that I wasn't a spam robot. I got it wrong. I'm officially too bad at arithmetic to prove I'm human. FML
Carlweezer5296
United States
Perfectionist
Today, I was working on a middle school project that needed to be at a 900 percent or above, this being my math level. I take a 8th grade algebra class so I needed mine to well be a 900, and after months of working I'd got it there. I got one answer wrong and it sent me to 860, where I’ve been for the last 12 hours. FML
Anonymous
Bangalore, India
Today, I was trying to work out, and couldn't even complete an exercise regime meant for 50-year-olds. I'm 24. FML
Top comments
IHaveThePower 18
Go sleep for at LEAST 8 hrs, shower with some nice-smelling soap, and eat a real meal. Then take a break while you're up and awake. It'll come back when you're rested, but you have to take care of yourself first.
RichardPencil 32
Was it adding two single digit numbers or proving Fermat's Last Theorem? One problem in 24 hours could be lightning fast!
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RichardPencil 32
Was it adding two single digit numbers or proving Fermat's Last Theorem? One problem in 24 hours could be lightning fast!
IHaveThePower 18
Go sleep for at LEAST 8 hrs, shower with some nice-smelling soap, and eat a real meal. Then take a break while you're up and awake. It'll come back when you're rested, but you have to take care of yourself first.
Grizz8831 14
take a step back and assess your life. look for stress, how you can improve your health, and emotional well being. when I get stressed even if it doesn't seem like a lot, but it is consistent, my ability to rationalize, do math or even remember words degrades. stress is super bad for you in large or consistent amounts, and it can take over and effect you in weird ways. lack of sleep is another one that causes fatigue, and once again varied reactions including confusion, and information retention difficulties. remove some stress, and aim for better sleep and you should see improvements, if not... see a doctor and they can give more insight and real, non-random dude on fml advice.
WardenWolf 26
Burnout and depression are real. I strongly urge you to seek help.