Today, I decided to work on my social anxiety by ordering some food. I waited in line, practicing my order in my head all the way. When I got to the front, I said my order with no mistakes. The cashier just stared blankly at me until I mumbled, "Never mind..." and left. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was standing in line at a burger joint, facing my social anxiety and practicing my order in my head so I wouldn’t mess it up. When it was finally my turn, I panicked and said, “One large confidence, please.” The cashier just handed me a straw. FML
Today, I was exhausted after a long day at work and didn't feel like cooking so I went to a drive thru. I placed my order, went to the window and paid. I then drove off without my food and didn't realize it for a couple of blocks. I was too embarrassed to go back and get it. FML
Today, my friend asked me to order take out for him because he gets nervous on phones. I called a Chinese restaurant, only to get nervous, and hang up. FML
Today, I ordered fries at a drive-thru, then drove away without paying. Realizing my mistake, I panicked and circled back, only to drive past the window again. The worker just stared at me as if I was pulling off the slowest robbery in history. FML
Today, I went to a Mexican restaurant with my family. I got stuck trying to decide whether I should get the fajitas or the tacos. I ended up getting the tacos because I didn't want the fajitas to come in sizzling, and I didn't want to "make a scene". My social anxiety has hit a new low. FML
Today, at work, I was trying to repeat an order back to this guy, when his drunk girlfriend started to interrupt me. Whenever I would open my mouth, she would say "Blah blah blah." Literally. Eventually, I gave up. I got his order wrong, and got yelled at by my manager for not repeating his order. FML
Today, I got up the courage to go to a nice place for lunch alone. I wasn't expecting the Tilapia I ordered to be the whole fish, so I asked the waiter for a box because, "I forgot about an appointment in 20 minutes," just so he wouldn't think I was an idiot who didn't know what I was ordering. FML
Today, while at a store, my stuttering problem became so bad the poor store clerk had to supply my own words for me. FML
Today, whilst working at Subway, I took an order for 6 footlongs. The entire process took 15 minutes due to the customer's hesitant and glacial pace. When it came to paying, he pulled out his wallet, looked inside, looked at me, and walked quickly out of the store. FML
Today, I ordered enough takeout for 3 people. When the delivery guy smiled and asked, "Family dinner?" I panicked and said, "They're parking." Even though I know that the delivery guy doesn't really give a shit, I stood outside my apartment for 5 minutes pretending to wait for imaginary relatives before going back inside alone. FML
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ScratchCatPower 32
Aww. I know it's really difficult to do something like that with social anxiety. Keep at it! You can do it. You should be proud of yourself for trying and getting that far!
H4H 15
Hey, you still went up and talked to the guy? That's something to be pretty proud of in my opinion, congrats OP
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BestOrginalName 22
You should be proud, OP! You accomplished something that many others with social anxiety could not. I hope for the best for you. :)
sinverguenza 11
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You should get a trophy for attempting to order a hamburger.
ProbablyPingu 9
You should get a nice, tasty glass full of bleach for being a *******. Anxiety is tough. Go **** yourself.
sinverguenza 11
I'd tell you to say that to my face but you'd probably mumble it and have a staring contest with the floor.
fakedsincerity 32
You should get a trophy for being an Internet tough guy. So edgy, bro.
macen 10
Pfffft yeah cause posting rude comments on the internet anonymously really sets you apart as a superior individual.
Dictionaryspeaks 18
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I feel your pain lol anxiety is crippling . I suggest Jesus!
Welshite 40
I tried Jesus, and two prayer pills a day for the rest of my life was ridiculous. No thank you. Satan only requires one pentagram a week.
caggybandicoot 34
I understand how bad anxiety can be, OP. I suffer horribly with GAD. Even though it may not have gone to plan, you still managed to get yourself outside, into a public place and say your order with no mistakes. That's fantastic, OP, you should be incredibly proud of yourself. Baby steps. All the best to you.
UserDoesNotExist 12
Aw, I know how you feel. I'm in high school and when I was a freshman I couldn't even muster up the courage to talk to anyone in class, I felt out of place and when the teacher called on me I didn't know what to say and felt like an idiot. But when I was a sophomore, things got better, met some friends I felt comfortable with and I gathered some courage to have some great conversations with people. Don't be scared, it will only hold you back. I have faith in you! :)
KnockoutBlox 13
I'm sorry. I know what having social anxiety is like
Jachin357 28
Dont sweat if OP! You did great! You went up there and gave it your best shot. It was the one behind the counters fault for staring at you like a fish in a tank.
vmm 11
In HS my brother gave me good advice that went something like this. "99% of people are too busy with their own lives to think about you at all and if they think about you it's less than a minute anyway, so why panic, just live and be yourself." Of course, easier said than done. But bravo for trying and please keep on trying.
ohSNAPyall 27
Next time you could say, "Aaaand that's it. Thanks!"
Fang713 28
Way to go, OP!! Congrats on getting that far! Keep up the good work!