Today, I overheard my friends laughing about how my anxiety means I'll be single forever. I was too anxious to confront them. 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, my parents kept on trying to create drama in my long-distance relationship,and telling me that my life is a mess. But when I tell them they played a huge part in my crippling anxiety, they change the topic. 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, my boyfriend shared with me his anxiety about death, so I shared with him one of my ridiculously irrational fears. He thought I was making fun of him and now won't talk to me. FML
Today, I realized that I'm at the age that whenever I mention a friend of the opposite gender, my family's first response is asking whether that friend is single. I've already accepted no one will want a pathetic freak like me, so their poking around what few friends I have makes it awkward. FML
Today, I went to see my girlfriend to talk about my anxiety, because it's been a big issue. She broke up with me instead. FML
Today, I have no friends because I have severe anxiety and severe social anxiety. I thought I had family but as it turns out, my family is trying to get rid of me by sending me away. FML
Today, I was sitting in class when I overheard a group talking about how much they don't like me. When they saw me there, they burst out laughing. FML
Today, I walked into work and overheard three of my female coworkers talking and laughing about how ugly my face is, and how they’re sorry for whoever has to marry me. They went on to name the coworkers they actually would sleep with. I’m 25 and I've still never had a girlfriend. Thanks for the self-esteem boost. FML
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 found out that my friends have been "fake laughing" whenever I make a joke just so that the situation doesn't get awkward. FML
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Top comments
ourtneyc 14
friends who don't even try to understand mental health issues aren't friends at all OP
AidanKozak 13
What kind of friends are they? Get people that can understand and accept who you are.
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Comments (51)
nocturnalbunbuns 10
Don't let your "friends" discourage you! I suffer from sever anxiety as well, and I met someone very special. I also made some friends too! I'll be cheering for you!
LikeATourist 6
Just remember this, you can beat any anxiety issues by taking it head-on.
rebelty12 11
Time to get some new friends, man
Lazer_Katz 10
Who are they to say who you are? You're strong and brave!
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Don't bother confronting them, just cut them out of your life, plain and simple.
Therid 22
Don't worry. You'll find someone who respects your anxiety. If you want, try meeting people like you. I did, and it helped.
anonymouskatliz 7
I'm totally dating a guy who has anxiety... like really bad anxiety. We're very much in love. It happens. Online Dating sites might help you, cause it worked for us!
Meala Skobeleva 5
and then they all die the end
mrsmisled519121 6
those aren't your friends. they're assholes
peterblackmer91 12
I would like to point out that if they were laughing at you then they're not really your friends.