Today, my social anxiety hit a new low. I was playing bingo and, although I won, I didn't shout "bingo" because I thought too many people would look at me. 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 was playing at a bingo hall, when I got a bingo for $50. I got so excited that I accidentally yelled, "Holy fuck!" They kicked me out. I didn't get the money. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I nearly had a panic attack when too many people joined my World of Warcraft party. FML
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Today, I thought I'd try to play Marvel Rivals, but my anxiety over having to interact with other people got so bad I panicked and never made it past the main menu. I really wanted to make friends or something. FML
Today, we had bingo. Three rounds into it a group behind me started to yell, "BINGO, BINGO!" I looked around and saw no one was coming to verify that they had a bingo, so I turned around and said "Stand up." The girl was a dwarf, and she was standing up. FML
Today, I began worrying I have social anxiety, all because while getting dressed I convinced myself that everyone would talk about me behind my back if I wore a striped shirt. FML
Today, I realised how badly the pandemic aggravated my social anxiety when I was playing an online game and an ally kept on getting too close to me throughout the match. I actually had to quit the game and take my emergency meds so I wouldn't go into a full blown crisis. FML
Today, I tried to overcome my crippling social anxiety and isolation by joining a club at the campus I attend remotely. Two girls at my table whispered and giggled the entire time, and one of them kept popping her lips like Donkey in the carriage scene in Shrek every few seconds. I left early with a migraine. FML
Today, I had an anxiety attack just from thinking about appearing on TV and being watched by a real audience. FML
Today, my social anxiety is so bad that the mere thought of talking to anyone, even someone who isn't even real, makes me feel ill and uneasy. FML
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Ozuru 11
I feel for you, OP. We all are awkward.
MURIKKA 11
No that's a legitimate fear. Personally, I've been known to lunge at/sick my tiger on people who beat me in bingo. You were right to purposely lose.
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Ozuru 11
I feel for you, OP. We all are awkward.
siickman 7
Just some more than others. :x
Sir_Crackerjacks 5
That awesome moment when you moderated this an hour ago XD
anythingmustbe 18
and bingo was his namo
JustDerpin 11
^No.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I read this and realized I'm the exact same way....don't feel too bad, OP.
Futacy 30
Notice, his FML was anonymous...
OoLogicalOo 4
That's why I don't play bingo. I wouldn't want to shout eigher.
loloalltheway 23
I don't know but don't only old people play bingo? I don't know so correct me if i am wrong. So if only seniors play i don't think it would be so awkward to yell bingo ...
evilplatypus 39
I'm twenty five and love bingo. The RV campground I used to go to when I was little had candy bar bingo for the kids. Everyone always went; it was the event of the summer!
loloalltheway 23
Oh sorry never been there but thanks For clearing that up just My mother always told me seniors only go now i would like to try if younger people go as Well :)
ShyAnn29 15
Bingo can be pretty fun! Although I get too shy to shout BINGO also.
BongRipsForJesus 7
Not only old people, people of all ages can play, it says so on the box!
JocelynKaulitz 28
I think a lot of us can relate to this.
MURIKKA 11
No that's a legitimate fear. Personally, I've been known to lunge at/sick my tiger on people who beat me in bingo. You were right to purposely lose.
qqaz 6
Today, I was playing Bingo and got 5 in a row. Excitedly I shouted "Bingo!", only to have some crazy person have their tiger attack me. I ended up with a missing leg and a ticket to the hospital before they could get it off me. FML.
Demonfish 14
You see the last time some nutter send their tiger to attack me, I was picking raspberries, they clearly got the wrong idea... °_•
SenselessPattern 12
Demonfish, I feel like I'm not getting what your saying, since to me it seems utterly random. Care to explain for my unworthy brain to understand?
Demonfish 14
That there seemingly nonsensical comment, was in fact a reference to a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus. A damn good sketch too :)
SenselessPattern 12
That makes sense, as I have never seen Monty Python, unfortunately. Thanks for the explanation!
Demonfish 14
You are most welcome! I strongly suggest that you do, it is truly great British comedy :)
rikitsumiatsu 11
then quietly walk up and tell the person calling the numbers
SarcasticUnicorn 9
Then everyone will see her stand up and walk. She loses either way.
boating_guy 33
what if OP crawled very stealthily?
DrJesse 10
20,you're onto something with that idea,sir.
tinkrocks98 6
That's even more socially awkward .
Nanael_fml 4
That would cause the guy calling the numbers to yell " we have a bingo over here!" and he'd probably point at them and everyone would look and wonder 'why the **** did he walk up there to tell him' yeah.. Smart move guy
Slender_Man 6
20- *sneak increased to 35
Jf770 10
I have social anxiety too, although I've never had a problem shouting out bingo...then again I'm not sure when was the last time I played bingo. Don't worry about it, OP
CadillacPimpen 6
That's a cool basket ball hoop!
flutter4 7
5, you look like Snooki
ebonyirony 29
Lol my anxiety is awful as well. I went to prom with a friend from another school and he basically had to make sure no one even looked at me. I was terrified and cried after.
Jf770 10
#26, I don't actually really look like that anymore. I dyed my hair and finally stopped applying my makeup like a raccoon. I really should change that picture.
saintsrocksocks 10
Then why don't you?
Jf770 10
I did.
Judahsh 8
No you didnt...
youjustmademelol 4
I also have social anxiety I don't even have to talk in class because last time I fainted :( I just talk to my teacher. Anyway, bingo with old people is scary, once my brother one at an old folks home and the people there were saying " dumb boy doesnt know what he's doing!" and "he cheated he used his smart phone and went on the internet!"
Welshite 40
You can always ask your neighbor to shout it out for you. People are generally polite and understanding when it comes to social shyness.
Jf770 10
I think that would make OP even more nervous.
Michael_92 20
What if the neighbor stole OPs bingo and OP was to shy to say anything?
Welshite 40
It would take a really cruel person to steal a bingo card.
MURIKKA 11
33- No, that would definitely happen. We hardcore bingo players don't **** around.
suxx4uu 0
A
PeytonBieda 8
What happens if your neighbor is socially awkward? And the person beside them? And beside them? That would be the best game of telephone ever. :)
Bluekaren16 19
You could have raised your hand?
KiddNYC1O 22
Because raising your hand makes you invisible.
fridatuva 2
No, it makes you invincible. Try it.
p3mguin 7
I just jumped off a building and got hit by a plane while holding my hand up... Im now In the hospital and my mother is writing this as my final statement. Thanks it's been a great life!
SenselessPattern 12
You got hit by a plane and jumped off a building and they managed to find enough to bring back to the hospital? I'd say it worked pretty well. People these days are so greedy, makes me sick.
Reeserr 3
No, it's an alternative to shouting out bingo. Good job being a smart ass.
emeraldisle 30
Tell the person next to you to call out instead. Edit: too slow again. 6 already beat me to it.
saintsrocksocks 10
Then why didn't you delete it?
emeraldisle 30
Does it matter?
avamorrison 0
Your cat is really cute lol ( ur icon ) hehe
emeraldisle 30
Thanks! :]
KiiwiiRox 6
We're all strangely awkward in our own way. But you'll feel better with a little more confidence. Go on, try it :)
OhDearBetrayal 25
Tomorrow's breaking news: OP died of a panic attack caused by forcing conferencing in a bingo arena.
OhDearBetrayal 25
**confidence
KiiwiiRox 6
Nobody said I forced I said "try" it
OhDearBetrayal 25
93- Sorry but I thought it would be clear that I meant she tried/pushed herself and then would have a panic attack because of being overwhelmed.
blakeford 5
How is that about Intimacy?
Sir_Crackerjacks 5
It's not.
PhishloverA 14
Lol #13 it's not. It's clearly in the miscellaneous category
slapsface 10
So u were to scared to yell bingo
Michael_92 20
Nothing gets past you does it?
flutter4 7
Pretty much
goose12321 11
Except spelling.
haleybrooke1107 4
No he wasn't scared to yell bingo because of his social anxiety. where did you get that crazy thought? It's not like that is what the whole Fml is about or anything.