Today, I finally accepted I need help with my anxiety issues. I started small and I joined a support forum and wrote a post. I was quickly called a troll by multiple users, accused of faking it, and told to "fuck off back to Tumblr" because they wouldn't believe my anxiety is really so serious. 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 finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML
Today, I was trolling on a My Little Pony forum. I was midway through typing a big post, calling them all a bunch of attention-seeking losers who act like morons because their parents never loved them, when I broke down in tears, realizing I'd just perfectly described myself. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression after being severely bullied and harassed at my workplace. It was also today that my fiancée told me I was “creating really negative vibes.” FML
Today, I told my therapist that I read FML for relaxation and entertainment. She asked what FML is, then told me stop reading this website, as my life is bad enough, knowing other's experiences would actually increase my level of anxiety. FML
Today, after a lifetime of struggles, I was finally officially diagnosed with ADHD. Thanks to years of ridicule, punishments, humiliation and even beatings over something I literally could not control, I also have terrible depression and anxiety. My mom still thinks I’m making it all up. FML
Today, after weeks of therapy for severe depression, my therapist thought it would be helpful to confess my deepest problems to my friends, to prove that it was alright to trust people. I did. They laughed. Hard. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Today, I overheard my friends laughing about how my anxiety means I'll be single forever. I was too anxious to confront them. FML
Today, I decided to go to a therapy group to help with my anxiety and to meet people who felt similar. I joked with my friend that no one would turn up as people might feel anxious about going. I was right. I was the only one there. FML
Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. FML
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Norja 33
I have also been diagnosed with anxiety. I found it helpful to talk to a counsellor, maybe you would too.
CurlyQute 17
I've been there before. Not the forum, but the anxiety.
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82681 25
I can't believe there would be people that rude on an anxiety forum! You'd expect them to be more understanding than most, not less. I've suffered anxiety myself, and I've found that going to a councillor or a support group with real people can help. I know it may be hard to get started, but trust me, it's worth it in the long run. I wish you the best, op!
Jake42100 17
That's really bad,I have social anxiety so I know your problem personally...
drugsRfun 13
Me too,I live in San Francisco and I have such a difficult time getting myself out the door... Out among the public to do my errands.. It's definitely some ****** up shit dealing with it. Hang in there O.P.
Jake42100 17
Yea I've kinda learned to cope with it over the years....
livelaughlovepie 22
:( aw I am so sorry! I am here for you:) my anxiety is really bad too, so if you need some one to talk to I'm here :) don't worry!
Hash13 13
Don't pay attention .. These guys have made anxiety there definition, their crutch. Guess that why they are trying to be protective of their problem and preserve it. Instead of taking help and getting past it. Look into other forums. And take help and get past it.
Mmmsushi 14
Sometimes professional help is the better way OP. I hope you can start feeling better soon.
RebeccaRFT 18
I understand if you went on a site like Instagram but a SUPPORT FORUM? Really? Cmon. People need to stop being so cruel.
GrimReefer66 29
You wrote a an FML that got published, congrats!!! Screw the forum, you got us :)
CaroAurelia 12
I am so sorry. Please don't take it personally. Some people's souls turn to tar as soon as they get on the internet. I hope you can find help elsewhere, because somebody's habit of getting their jollies by treating innocent people like crap on the internet shouldn't have to be your problem. I'd be careful on Tumblr, by the way. Tumblr users are either the coolest people ever or total dicks. There's no in between, and God forbid you come across the wrong type.
thejonac 21
people always don't take things srsly on some forums, bc there've been too many pranks so you might want to confide in a trusted friend that won't judge you
nerdsgetmehot 23
I've tried forums for anxiety too. I really suggest staying away from them; they only made my issues worse, due to similar things happening to me. If you don't already have a therapist, that should be your next step.