Today, I woke up in the middle of the night and panicked because I couldn't find my blankie. I'll be 36 in a month. 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 panicked when I realized two of my diaries were missing. I turned the house upside down, and found them in the guest room, tucked away in a dresser drawer. My only visitor in the last six months was my mom. I’m 37 years old. 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, I walked into my bedroom, only to find out that my bed is missing. I have no idea where it is. FML
Today, while traveling with my cat, I had a mini-freakout when I realized that I left his favorite toy in the hotel room. I'm a 30-year-old man. FML
Today, my alarm went off at 6:30am. I woke up disorientated, as usual. I looked up and saw a dark, mysterious figure entering my room. Still half asleep, I screamed and dived under my covers. The dark, mysterious figure was my mom. I'm a 21 year-old guy. FML
Today, I woke up unusually early for an appointment and got ready real quick. Only after passing the front door did I realize I had forgotten my sleeping baby inside. FML
Today, I went shopping with my parents. Halfway through, I got separated from them and tried to call them only to find out my cell phone battery was flat. A few minutes later, an announcement was made for a lost child. It was by my parents. I'm 36. FML
Today, I had a sleepover with two of my friends. We only had one bed, and it ended up with me against the wall. I then remembered that I'm very claustrophobic, and can't sleep. It's 4 a.m. FML
Today, I finally moved all my boxes into my new apartment. I was settling in when my alarm clock that was stashed in one of the boxes began ringing. Two hours and several boxes later, I still can't find it. FML
Today, I woke up and saw that my alarm clock had fallen on the floor. It read 9:05 am. I panicked because I was late for work. As I frantically got ready, I went to pick my alarm clock up to place it back on my nightstand when I realized it was upside down. The actual time was 5:06. FML
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Levi2411 41
Even the eldest of us need our blanket warrior. Don't fret, Op, it will protect you with its clothy presence-- no need to be ashamed.
kaitlyn520 13
I've had a certain pillow since I was 10 months old.. I'm 21, and I freak out when I can't find it. My blue pillow
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klouises 4
Right...
captain_hero89 22
must be a ******* sweet blankie
WCARlover 35
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Maybe you should consider a therapist?
mfmylifesrsly 30
I'm 24 and still sleep with stuffed animals. Should I see a therapist?
WCARlover 35
If OP is panicking without it, and posted an FML about it, that alludes to the idea that she might have an unhealthy dependence on it that perhaps therapy could help with. That's all I was saying
baby4mommy 27
Why? Has there been a rash of reports of invisible therapists, that were previously visible to the naked eye? In all seriousness though, if you invited to a party that happens to also include a therapist on the guest list, the you should in fact see him or her just as well as you can see anyone else. Jamie Davidoff
Handerson 4
Maybe not a therapist but you should definitely learn to live on your own without needing home comforts.
Levi2411 41
Even the eldest of us need our blanket warrior. Don't fret, Op, it will protect you with its clothy presence-- no need to be ashamed.
CastaP 12
Well, a blankie is more of a blanket for the sole purpose of security for a child, where logic doesn't factor in, so having one at 35 years of age is a little unsettling in my opinion :I
DraconicFeline 31
Oh, come on. Most people have a comfort item of some sort well beyond childhood; there's nothing embarrassing or unsettling about it.
CastaP 12
I personally don't know any one who, openly at least, have a comfort item that isn't some sort of vice, all I'm saying ^^
Isa_fml 20
Maybe they don't trust you not to be a judgmental dick about it.
CastaP 12
Did it happen the one time only or is it a common occurance? You gotta give some more context other than that you're hilariously too old to have a blankie.
kaitlyn520 13
I've had a certain pillow since I was 10 months old.. I'm 21, and I freak out when I can't find it. My blue pillow
GigaPudding_fml 24
I had a pillow like that but I forgot it in a cabin. Still makes me sad when I think about it. My yellow pillow :(
heheitscece 16
I had a stuffed leapord I've had since I was a baby. It's limbs were all backwards, but I absolutely adored it. Unfortunately, a year or two ago, I lost it, along with a bunch of other stuffed animals, due to a horrible case of bed bugs.
kaitlyn520 13
I'm gunna be so sad if it falls apart:(
ab290 10
DID YOU FIND BLANKIE?
cootiequeen4444 11
This comment made me think of that cartoon movie called The Brave Little Toaster. One of the characters was a Blankie and I could see it get lost and another of the characters saying that. I wish I remembered the movie better.. I must have watched it at least 10 times growing up so I don't know why I'm failing at recalling most of it. Nice feeling of nostalgia thinking about it though. haha
privetman 7
I panick when I am in bed and suddenly I feel I am falling in hell.
DravensTheName 16
*panic Maybe see a professional that can help you with that.
privetman 7
Is that a pschyco thing?
RichardPencil 32
You've got to be a grown-up about this! Put a GPS tag on your blankie, so you can locate it anywhere in the world. I put one on my nuk-nuk, too, because I can't imaging losing that!
Doctor_HooLock 10
I'm 18 and recently moved 5 states away from everything I know for college. The only blanket I brought with me I've had since I was 6, and I sometimes cuddle with it because it smells like home. There is nothing wrong with having a sentimental blanket or pillow or other item, no matter how old you are.