i am so scared rn wtf (1 Viewer)

[lunaria]

so i was outside with my doggo, smelling some flowers by the parking lot as one does, and i stand up and see somebody (or so i thought) in the car ahead of me, sitting in the driver's seat. so i naturally averted my eyes out of respect so i didn't look like a creep before i did a massive double take and actually started screaming. it's a full-size, crudely crafted mannequin or something supposed to resemble a human sitting there, with yellow golfballs with pupils drawn on for eyes and bright red lips in a creepy smile with shiny, yellow, and very accurate-looking teeth. what do i do ?? i'm very easily scared, so of course i keep screaming and humiliating myself in the process and i pick up my dog and book it inside. now i'm scared to leave my apartment because that thing is still out there and parts of him look real and my mind is running wild thinking there's some psycho that collects human teeth in my building and uses them to make it into a human replica or something, like in a horror movie. AND THE THING'S NOT EVEN REAL. WHY AM I SO FREAKED OUT ??

sorry for being so dramatic or even sharing at all, but it genuinely looked so horrific and it feels so surreal that i had to say it to someone so i wouldn't feel so insane i took a distant, blurry picture and there was glare from the window and i sent it to my boyfriend (who thinks it's hilarious), and i don't feel like going back out there anytime soon or getting close enough to that nightmare fuel to show anyone a better pic. and i really wouldn't want anyone to have to be subjected to that either. i want to move now-

should i be finding this amusing or be terrified ?? what even is my life ...

 

[Ahsoka]

That sounds creepy af

 

[lunaria]

That sounds creepy af

i've already experienced a man following me around here before and i have high anxiety so i'm starting to think maybe this weird-*ss place is bad for me i swear to god a freaking mannequin (and also why is he in the driver's seat ?) is the last straw for me

 

[raymondchouku]

On its own, I'd say it could be a prank... but the fact you said someone's following you makes me wonder... While it may seem extreme, maybe you should carry some form of protection, such as pepper spray, in case the guy is violent. It might make you feel better too.

so i naturally averted my eyes out of respect so i didn't look like a creep

Uh.. This must be a culture difference. lol

 

[lunaria]

On its own, I'd say it could be a prank... but the fact you said someone's following you makes me wonder... While it may seem extreme, maybe you should carry some form of protection, such as pepper spray, in case the guy is violent. It might make you feel better too.

Uh.. This must be a culture difference. lol

i've definitely considered it, and i tend to be overly cautious. the only reason i don't have any protection is because i've been talked out of obtaining it by my mother, because she thinks if anyone attacks me it might incite them to try and use it on me and thus defeat the purpose and make everything worse. i don't really get it, but ... i suppose my own protective measures could potentially be used against me, but i'd like to take the chance to have them anyways. thanks for the advice


and i have pretty bad social anxiety, so i avoid glancing at or making eye contact with anyone at nearly any cost. i'm in the united states, and it seems that "normal" people have no problem with noticing others and being noticed in return, so it's not so much a cultural thing as it's just a sashi (me) thing

 

[raymondchouku]

and i have pretty bad social anxiety, so i avoid glancing at or making eye contact with anyone at nearly any cost

I was told [by a professional] that wearing a costume could reduce social anxiety... But the context was a family member forcing me to go to comicon, which I didn't want to do because of the crowds and the latent conspicuous consumption that would be present at such an event... but I would prolly end up looking like deadmau5

But I digress... Maybe a costume could help with your social anxiety though. Although, it may not be pragmatic to do so in all occasions, but perhaps at larger occasions... i don't know. lol​

 

[LoveYooShaSha]

Tat seems so weird n creepy to me, i dont get why anyone would even do tat in a public place. Just scaring other ppl n creeping others out like tat. i hope u can feel safe just by maybe avoiding the parking lot if u can. I dont hv anything else comforting to say except i hope u stay safe. N well n healthy.

 

[lunaria]

I was told [by a professional] that wearing a costume could reduce social anxiety... But the context was a family member forcing me to go to comicon, which I didn't want to do because of the crowds and the latent conspicuous consumption that would be present at such an event... but I would prolly end up looking like deadmau5

But I digress... Maybe a costume could help with your social anxiety though. Although, it may not be pragmatic to do so in all occasions, but perhaps at larger occasions... i don't know. lol​

that's actually an intriguing idea !! i'll try anything at this point, and it doesn't sound half-bad. you're a wealth of good ideas ! thanksies for your input, my dude

 

[lunaria]

Tat seems so weird n creepy to me, i dont get why anyone would even do tat in a public place. Just scaring other ppl n creeping others out like tat. i hope u can feel safe just by maybe avoiding the parking lot if u can. I dont hv anything else comforting to say except i hope u stay safe. N well n healthy.

you're always so nice to me and others, truly a shining light on this forum i'm trying to frame this incident in my mind as something innocent and harmless, such as an art project or something along those lines, but i must admit, i also find it quite inconsiderate to people who might be afraid, regardless of the intentions of the person who did this i'll do my bestest to stay as safe as possible. i hope you do too, and wish for your health and wellness too

 

[LoveYooShaSha]

you're always so nice to me and others, truly a shining light on this forum i'm trying to frame this incident in my mind as something innocent and harmless, such as an art project or something along those lines, but i must admit, i also find it quite inconsiderate to people who might be afraid, regardless of the intentions of the person who did this i'll do my bestest to stay as safe as possible. i hope you do too, and wish for your health and wellness too

Ah, ur kind to say this n think so.

If it was ten or even 5 yrs ago, id suggest reporting the car to the police but idk how it would seem to police these days. Maybe the parking lot authorities might pay attention/take action, but these days from wat iv read i kinda doubt it (n im not sure if u wanna report it).

Take care of ur mental health too, in re this situation-my only thot is to stay as far away from the car/parking lot as u can (n hope its cleared, the thing/situation there).
Thnx for ur kind wishes to me, Sashi.

 

[lunaria]

Ah, ur kind to say this n think so.

If it was ten or even 5 yrs ago, id suggest reporting the car to the police but idk how it would seem to police these days. Maybe the parking lot authorities might pay attention/take action, but these days from wat iv read i kinda doubt it (n im not sure if u wanna report it).

Take care of ur mental health too, in re this situation-my only thot is to stay as far away from the car/parking lot as u can (n hope its cleared, the thing/situation there).
Thnx for ur kind wishes to me, Sashi.

i'm honestly scared of the police i might mention it to a few people here, though ... or the landlord, if it's still there after awhile, i suppose ...

anytime, friendo !!

 

[Magician]

I hope you are alright!

 

[lunaria]

I hope you are alright!

i'm about to go to the parking lot again ... but i think i'm mentally prepared this time now that i know it's there