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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
pantzonfire 0
I hope he/she didn't give you more ambien. You have an anxiety disorder or a phobia disorder. Not the same thing as just "trouble sleeping"
gabbielove 0
Don't worry, you're not the only one. I'm scared of seeing things when I walk past dark rooms.(monsters)
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
No worries, OP. It's just your parents getting busy.
TOL_fml 6
What is the movie IT people keep talking about. I'm guessing it's but scary still what's it all about.
Spastastic 6
The movie is based on a book by Stephen King. It's kind of complex, but on the surface it's about an evil clown called Pennywise, although it's not actually a clown and appears in other forms. The movie is scary, but not half as scary as the book. It's the most terrifying thing I've ever read, and it's one of my favorites. If you like horror you should read it.
neela226 1
i am also 22 and cant sleep with a open closet door. try holding a pillow at night.
Bigum286 1
with the way the world is today there is good reason to be scared at night thinking a monster is your room.
fastjenn 0
I was that way and slept with my bear and dog until I was 23, I got them in 5th or 6th grade as a gift from my dad!
fastjenn 0
I was that way and slept with my bear and dog until I was 23, I got them in 5th or 6th grade as a gift from my dad!
rachymooboo 0
seriously, this fml made my day. i have the same stupid problem. trust me, you're not alone! don't feel bad!
emilyk123 0
i suggest theropy because obviously there is something wrong with u sickololigy
NEEPLES 7
Psychologically*. Geez Learn to spell.