Today, I had to tell my doctor the real reason why I can't sleep at night for him to prescribe me anymore Ambien: I still have the irrational fear that there are monsters in the closet. I'm 22. 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 haven't had any real sleep in 4 days because I am an insomniac. My father is also an insomniac but he takes Ambien to get his rest. Me? I'm stuck staring at the ceiling for hours because he won't let me take any kind of medication, because he doesn't want me "getting addicted." FML
Today, I had to clean out my room because I was having a sleepover. Only, I've not been in here for months since I've spent every night in my mom's room because I'm too scared to sleep alone. FML
Today, I reached a total of three doctors, one therapist, one psychiatrist, and five prescribed medications, all because my body refuses to let me sleep. FML
Today, just like every other night, I can't sleep. even after taking prescription sleep medication, all because my anxiety won't let me sleep. Why do I have anxiety? Because I don't sleep. FML
Today, I had to explain to my gaming friends that I can't be a night owl anymore because of a major health scare where I was suddenly unable to sleep at all. I now have to take sleeping pills every night and abide by a strict sleeping schedule. My friends are bummed out, and I feel bad for them. Fuck insomnia. FML
Today, I have to sleep in another room, with the door closed, because if I don't, my girlfriend's snoring will keep me awake. I was diagnosed with chronic insomnia because of this. FML
Today, after I'd finally decided to see a doctor about my anxiety and insomnia, I was so nervous about what the doctor would think of me that I had anxiety attacks that kept me from sleeping a wink all night. I ended up oversleeping and missing the appointment I was so nervous about. FML
Today, I'm officially at the point where I would do literally anything to have a pleasant dream, or at least one that's not absolutely fucking terrifying. I now know where the irrational fear of sleeping comes from. Anxiety can go fuck a duck. FML
Today, it hit me that I'm incredibly pathetic, when at the age of 21, I tucked my stuffed animals into bed with me, facing in different directions so they could keep watch for monsters while I slept. FML
Today, after months of believing my house is haunted, and years of being scared of the dark, I finally had to admit to myself that the only way I can go to the bathroom in the middle of the night is if my cat follows me and sits outside the door. I'm 23. FML
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deadlyassdaniel 0
Its probably just R kelly . He has been trapped in that closet for a while.
Bemajinn 0
this is a definite FYL, you can't choose what you're scared of, even if it's not real. hence why it's called an "irrational" fear.
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Comments (132)
coolster56 0
oooo ouch
Peacemaker9 7
ouch indeed....and sorta sad I mean cmon now that like me still thinking there's a tooth fairy or Santa clause and I'm 17
PenelopeClearwat 0
haha 1 said it all! still, not all your fault I suppose(: it may he something op can't control.
Peacemaker9 7
may have a point there....
SettoFail 9
can I have your ambien? I have a real reason i acctually can't ******* sleep. that's why I'm on here right now. YDI OP
mona_is_here 10
Actually, OP, you need to go see a psychiatrist rather than just a therapist. Because you might have some kind of disorder, since it's not normal to be scared of monsters at your age.
black_knight402 0
don't worry the closet monster won't rape your ass
_streets_ 19
11 same here..it's 4:39 am :/
SettoFail 9
yeah your an hour ahead of me /: this shit sucks I'm gonna flip.
_streets_ 19
yeah it sucks ass..I think I'm tired..just can't fall asleep, meh this is shitty :(
SettoFail 9
yeah exactly. I desperately want to sleep but I can't. ****
tweetbaby14 18
*jumps out OPs closet* BOO!! hahaha lame
FunnyWeasel 7
don't worry OP, you can always find somebody to check the closet. =D
NonExistentCok 0
my sis said she saw a ghost in our house ...she's 23 and she was actually scared :|
DearLar 0
:( Monsters are pretty scary. My 3year old cousin agrees.
2gether4ever 0
OMG so does my sister ! ... but shes 4. :)
gervat 0
forget the doctor go see the shrink
deafeningsilence 8
Did anyone else have a little bit of trouble reading this FML?
hellokittywhore 0
well that's because there ARE monsters in your closet.
Hamsterzilla 0
and I guess u believe in santa claus too?
crazyazzkike 0
no worries bro. you're Teddy bear is there to protect you :) YDI GTF over it k.
generalcheif123 0
I used to have that fear when I was 5-7 my babysitter told me she threw a glass of water at it and it would go away:D
priscilla_28 5
Thinking Ickis might show up and get you? C'mon you're 22, ask the doctor to prescribe you something that'll make you more of a man.
XxBlackamusPrime 5
More like Cthulu
goodwithoutgods 20
Phobias are not controllable, that's kind of the point. If it's a controllable or rational fear then it's not classified as a phobia. FYL, OP.
hannadiane 0
wow..
BehindTheSun 2
Yeah... Try a psychologist, not some Ambien.
deadlyassdaniel 0
Its probably just R kelly . He has been trapped in that closet for a while.
TeamHardnThePain 0
lmaooo dude
jessBeAqueen 13
one of the few comments that has actually made me laugh...kuddos!
Bemajinn 0
this is a definite FYL, you can't choose what you're scared of, even if it's not real. hence why it's called an "irrational" fear.
mona_is_here 10
5, I agree! I don't understand why people press YDI because one can't control their fears.
timma90 4
I totally agree but you could always padlock that mo'******* closet. :D
kurato 6
Agree, many people might think it stupid. But only people who it affect can see it. Such as I see clown as people wearing silly make up, but there are still people with clown phobia (what ever the scientific name is). Like many other post, I recommence seeing a psychiatrist then taking medicine.
sugarkiller_fml 6
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sounds like my niece of 3. YDI for believing something that does not exist.
KatieOta 0
really? that's not something people do because it's "fun" . how f*ing rude are you?
itsbriiibaby 0
you can get ambien for that?! that's crazy.
misfitSuperStar 0
Baaahaaahhhaaaaahhaa!!! R. Kelly!! Good one!
mandacakes 0
go watch disneys monsters inc. the monsters in the closet are nice and just trying to do their jobs
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Something about the chameleon-like monster going through all the closet doors in that movie freaked me the hell out. I was in my late teens when I saw it.
madhouse_fml 3
must suck
Trollz4daLULZ 2
YDI for being a wuss. YDI for being a pill-popper. YDI for not realizing that the monster is actually Pedobear, and he thinks you look young enough to enjoy.