ish0rty
United States
Today, my social awkwardness is so bad, I was actually proud of myself for managing to ask someone a question. 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.
Same thing different taste
Pushover
United States
Started from the bottom, now we're here
Today, I actually felt good after being rude to someone. My avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety have made me like such a goddamn pushover that standing up for myself in any way, right or wrong, makes me feel proud of myself. FML
Lost
Paris, France
Where am I?
Today, out of desperation, I had to fight my social anxiety in order ask a stranger for directions in a new city. She gave me a detailed answer, and I thanked her, then walked the wrong way for 15 minutes because I was too embarrassed to admit I’d understood none of it past the first sentence. FML
username
Keep out
Today, my social awkwardness got to an all-time high when I hoped that I wouldn't get the job that I applied for, because I'd be working with the public. FML
dumbgirl4lyf
Monaghan, Ireland
At last! Well done!
Today, I finally realized how stupid I am, when I answered a question correctly in class and my teacher started clapping and cheering. FML
pottie69
United States
Today, my social anxiety got so bad that I'm now afraid to add people on Facebook. FML
Randomspaghetti
Lehi, United States
Today, a cute guy complimented me on my legs. I, being the awkward person that I am, panicked and replied, "Thanks, I grew them myself." FML
Noctium
Bentley, Australia
Anxiety
Today, I realised exactly how bad my social anxiety has gotten when I had a panic attack watching someone ask someone else out on a fictional show. FML
stopstutteringforSiri
United States
Today, I realized I'm so socially awkward that I can't even talk to Siri without stuttering. FML
Nervous wreck
United States
Nervous Nelly
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
Gaylord
Aspers, United States
Today, I realized that my somewhat flamboyant behavior may have given people the wrong impression when my classmate tried to set me up with one of her male friends. I've been trying to work up the courage to ask her out all semester. FML
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eurostar710 11
I'm just like that. But be proud! It's baby steps, and before you know it you'll be able to do anything :) I, unfortunately, am not able to ask a stranger a question yet. But once again, baby steps! Good luck :)
purple91 8
This makes me feel less awkward.
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DocBastard 40
Unfortunately, asking a complete stranger "Hi, how are you?" while looking at the ground hardly counts as a conversation.
HowAreYouToday 34
Yea, but I'm sure that is not what op means...
TheWindowLicker 13
And I'm sure you don't understand sarcasm...(#4)
rexgar2000 10
Or maybe he said "hi how are you?" and the person didnt reply, now that'll be sad.
eurostar710 11
I'm just like that. But be proud! It's baby steps, and before you know it you'll be able to do anything :) I, unfortunately, am not able to ask a stranger a question yet. But once again, baby steps! Good luck :)
rexgar2000 10
how the **** did you het a triple post?! that happens very rarely. how come I'm not the lucky one.
Torva_fml 16
I failed, that's how :( (scroll down)
THE_A_TEEN 28
Clearly no one understands doc's sarcasm. I can fix all of your sarcasmeters right now for $600 right now.
itschubbycake 6
Would if the question was "Let have sex?".
Bobissmall 13
Sounds more like social anxiety than just plain awkwardness. I'm surprised Docbastard would appear so harsh!
Jovecove 13
I know the feeling OP, we're suffering from SAD! ( Socially Awkward Disorder )
schrodingersdog 4
Sounds like you need a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, OP. It helped me.
DocBastard 40
Bobissmall - Me? Harsh? Never! I WAS a little surprised I was getting voted down into oblivion, but having read through the comments, it seems that social anxiety is rather prevalent among FML commenters, and it appears to be nothing to joke about. It's a shame that some people can't laugh at themselves.
KiddNYC1O 22
36- Okay, let's not justify a poor comment. We all post one from time to time.
DKParth13 5
1- it's funny because your profile said no stupid comments!
DocBastard 40
I don't think it was a particularly stupid comment. Insensitive to those with social anxiety, bad maybe, but not stupid. I'm not immune to making bad comments. Obviously.
DropDeadBlaze 0
Wow, way to be a total ******* tool.
ExNL_WaRRioR 0
Agreed.
ExNL_WaRRioR 0
It's your fault for being socially awkward. Grow a pair.
Jvr91 8
I thumbed it up! But I'm not soft like 40 and counting people are
ChilledDubstepa 6
I never thought that I would see the day that DocBastard was thumbed down.
TheFakeFamilyGuy 10
Shit kids, my SAD drives me insane, but I still thumbed Doc's comment up, I don't know why he's thumbed down.
imjessicababy 0
RUDE.
koolkat27 13
121- it's not ops fault! obviously your too stupid to realize that op could have SAD (social anxiety disorder) and people can't control it. next time, don't be such an insensitive asshat.
browntiga 0
what if the person said **** off instead?
twilightluvr2921 3
Why are you such a douche?
Teyros 24
1 - You were funny, but now you act like an ass because you know everyone will vote you up. Not cool..
TROLLFACEdotJPG 5
Did you at least get an answer?
imcutefml 0
Y u no answer?!?!
DynamicDave 11
Is OP a penguin?
DynamicDave 11
Really, thumbed down for that? Is "socially awkward penguin" that obscure of a meme?
phoenixslayer69 4
Shame, it was so awkward I couldn't reply...
idontknowyou123 0
i know the feel bro
xxdudexxmwo 0
You thought it wasn't akward, but the other guy probably thought you were retarded. Lol
THE_A_TEEN 28
Like you?
blondebrunette11 4
7- You're so funny
mymonolife 0
It's "awkward" -_-"
qwaszxwesdxc 0
Hey.... You at least tried
Zeek63 0
Baby steps, baby steps.
purple91 8
This makes me feel less awkward.
Badab1ng 5
Was the question "can I butter your biscuits?"
13FTW 9
That's always a good conversation starter. Especially for the socially awkward.
m0tl3ycru3 0
*at the carwash* can i give you a rimjob?
mom2pen 4
Good for you!
omggtfomi 1
Dude I know how you feel