By Stripes_And_Dots - 14/09/2013 06:26 - Australia - Langley

Today, I asked a friend to hang out. I'm so used to people saying no, that when she said yes I burst into tears and had a panic attack. FML
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Firstly, I'm not insane or anything. I have chronic depression and very negative self-esteem. I was talking to her over facebook, so she didn't see me have a flip out. I actually have quite a few friends, but since finishing high school last year everyone is so busy working or at university that we rarely have any time to hang out. I had three friends in high school who I was especially close to and two of them pretty much shut me off. For about a year now every time I've asked them to hang out they've said no, one of the blatantly lies about being busy or tired because she just can't be bothered. The other one, the one I asked, has moved out of home and has been struggling to pay rent and bills, so she's been working lots. I'm so used to hearing them say no, that when she said yes it shocked me and I didn't know how to react - hence triggering the panic attack. Once I'd calmed down I was excited and we're going to have lunch on Monday :)

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Top comments

jw90 18

Did she turn around and say never mind?

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vlalam 24

Good things happen to good people, OP. have a great time out with your friend...

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Comments

EmsyyyRose13 24

And you obviously need to stop being such an ass.

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Panda_Shy_Haven 17

I know that feeling.

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GoodLookingGeese 10

I know my comment won't be popular, but try growing some balls kid. I mean life is hard that if you shi* your pants with stuff like this - sorry - you won't and can't survive. But I wish you good luck!

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hcollins1 18

You've never experienced or know anyone that has depression/anxiety/social anxiety have you? Sometimes people just can't help it no matter how hard they try. It's not a matter of 'growing some balls'.

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love_me_electric 20

OP is a woman, pretty sure she doesn't want to grow balls.

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Jasmeent11 15

He didn't know that when he posted his comment did he.

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beautiful_hope 16

Thank you #102!! I have anxiety, depression, & no friends where I live because I recently moved. It's not easy to live that way & it's nice to see when others understand & defend those of us with these issues.

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miSsFlien 15

That's so cute and sad at the same time... I hope you had fun, OP!

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pdp_fml 21

You obviously are not married, but make yourself available to others perhaps at church or at work if you have a job. I wish you well.

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rainbowmepretty 7

what gave you the idea that she's not married? i don't recall her mentioning it at all. unless, you know, her bouts of anxiety are obviously to blame for her being single. what an ass.

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SneezyBear 27

Chill #105. Not only is OP obviously deprived of social contact, but she's only a year out of highschool - pretty safe to bet she's not married. #96 made a well-meaning comment, get off his back and stop sounding like an ass yourself.

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Suaria 38

It says on her comment later on she is married

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toneeangel 22

I dont think he's being an ass i think he's advising her to come out her shell

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matt369 2

Hmm, dunno you particular personal or life details, but if you're inclined to panic attacks when in public or dealing w/ others, it could be social anxiety disorder, or possibly something else. Only you can say if it's a regular thing. You can always go see a dr. abt it.

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