The language of love

By Paicked - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Australia

Today, my boyfriend told me he loves me. Instead of saying it back, I had a panic attack. FML
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GoW_Chick 14

Awww his love took your breath away! :)

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jizzwold 21

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imepelepticsir 5

i assume it's the first time he said it, but that's just me.

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jizzwold 21

Maybe I just don't understand panic attacks in their entirety.

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shannonreneee 11

The fear and anxiety becomes so intense that you tend to feel like the world is collapsing on you or you're having a heart attack. It's really scary and upsetting. Obviously the fear of love and vulnerability has caused this. I hope it works out, OP

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Discombobulated9 12

I've only had one panic attack and I had mine for no reason whatsoever; I was just calmly watching TV when mine struck. It's not a barrel of laughs either; it made me feel very unwell for three months afterwards and I was constantly on edge. A lot of people think panic attacks are controllable, but they're not; they're a very horrible experience and I wouldn't wish them upon anyone.

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Anorien 0

Anything can cause a panic attack if your case is severe enough.

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haw008 14

How does being a girl have anything to do with it?

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boydeee01 7

53- Just like your face! Boom.............. goes the dynamite. I'm cool.

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BShady96 0

Instead of saying it back, I had a panic attack that rhymes ;)

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ShroomsOnAcid 16

People need to stop saying they love each other. Seems like every time someone does, it ends up on FML.

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Awsumuzzie 12

I love you, Shrooms, and I can't wait to see your fml, boo. :)

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ShroomsOnAcid 16

Oh my goooooooooooooooood! *hyperventilates*

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nonamericandolla 6

What's wrong with u!?F his life

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v4extreme 6

I'm just curious if it was because she was excited or scared :P

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DJD3STRO 0

Everyone is saying its fear ...???? Ever thought someone could be overwhelmed by it? Could have been the opposite

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comedybreak 20

According to freshmen health books panic attacks cause fear without warning and sometimes for no reason.

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Sigil 11

Panic attacks are caused when your emotional state exceeds your ability to cope with that emotion.The initial emotion can be fear or a seemingly unrelated emotion that yet triggers fear, e.g., love, joy or excitement.

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theaaxis 27

I used to have terrible commitment issues, (as well as moderate anxiety I cope with to this day), and even hearing my partner's best friend tell me that my partner loved me triggered a panic attack. I had to breathe into a bag. Not as uncommon as the world would think! Though definitely quite embarrasing..

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markrs 0

When he proposes she'll probably switch to gorilla mode and destroy everything

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GoW_Chick 14

I'm king kong mother ******...(Training Day)

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twilightluvr101 4

119 - OMG UR SOOOO COOL! My god u sound like auch a tool!

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silentbutfunny 0

Twilight lover? *facepalm* (not that i disagree)

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wheresmyfood 0

You'd say so by that reaction

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Internut 6

The FML doesn't say anything about her boyfriend's reaction. But I'd have to guess he might be upset and think he dropped the word too soon or she wasn't ready.

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wheresmyfood 0

I meant by the GIRLFRIENDS reaction. Obviouslly you'd be offended if you gave your girl a panic attack from telling her you love her !

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MelTheGreat 23

That's completely normal. Did you say it back after?

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silentbutfunny 0

Normal to panic when somebody loves you? I think not

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MedKits 9

Obviously not. Did you miss the "instead of" part?

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GoW_Chick 14

Panic attacks are not normal, and they suck, it feels like the whole world is crumbling around you, and you can't stop it from happening, or another way to explain it is you feel like a fish out of water.

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DrMime 10

"And number four swoops in for the phail!" It said "instead of"! Geez.

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PinkRainbow 3

I think Mel is saying that it is normal to be very excited/nervous when someone tells you they love you for the first time. The nerves got to OP and she freaked out. Unfortunately, instead of just getting sweaty palms and shaky hands OP had a panic attack.

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13AlibiesETF 6

I agree (: it's normal! Just explain to him and he will understand.

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khaya 9

Love is suffocating, especially when your lover strangles people for fun.

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Torva_fml 16

Yea 39! Haha! That was such an amusing comment! I wish I had the ability to put my lane ass laughter into text form and post it on the Internet. I'd be sooo famous.

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twilightluvr101 4

Lol Well #5 if ur relationships go anything like that ...u need help

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AceArctic 4

Obviously they're into some very dark stuff. Kinky.

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GoW_Chick 14

Awww his love took your breath away! :)

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renesmeebb 0

I like how you put that!! :D

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lebronesque73091 12

I hope it was a good thing.

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CallMeMcFeelii 13

Tell me something if you would, GoW, does it stand for Gears of War?

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TalkingTowelTim 0

I wonder what was going thru his head. He was probably like what the ***** going on.

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CallMeMcFeelii 13

What's up with everyone having a panic attack these days?

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MiSo_Delek 7

Could have been worse, now he can think that he took your breath away

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MiSo_Delek 7

Sorry didn't even realize, I'm on my phone. Besides this site isn't about who copied who, if you really have the mind set and time to call people out on "copying" comments, then I truly feel sorry for you.

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Amrel 10

Silentbutfunny Close your account. Thats all

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silentbutfunny 0

Pffft i have every right to comment like you. (waiting for the thumbs to point down, cause obviously its a popularity contest)

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