mikebel111 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hey guys. I really am in a bit of a issue. I have what I call texting anxiety. I get tensed up waiting for a response back. I find myself looking at my phone waiting for a response and am not able to concentrate on my daily routines. I need some assistance guys. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
FoundLove Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I know the feeling - it is pure torture. I can completely relate! Not sure if you are texting a girlfriend, boyfriend or just friends, but it all comes down to, in my opinion, your fear of rejection. My solution is to avoid texting - if I have to talk to someone, I call them instead. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Arieswoman Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Some call me a BOF (boring 'ole f@rt) but I just don't get all this texting stuff. Why not just pick up a 'phone and actually ( shock, horror, ) speak to someone ??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyEmily77 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) It's ok to be a little anxious, even over what may seem like a detail to others. I have the reverse issue (I am a very poor texter) so if it helps a little, if a text goes un-responded, it's not because I don't care or because I don't prioritise the person, it's because I don't like texting and being glued to my phone 24/7. I make it clear to friends and family though, so there are no surprises. Is your issue related to a special someone in particular? Is it the only thing in your life you get anxious over, or is it your general state? Edited March 20, 2017 by PrettyEmily77 Link to post Share on other sites
meta.morphate Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I get anxious when I text someone and they don't respond ... and considering that I'm dealing with - or was dealing with - a narcissistic p.o.s. who had lots of things going on besides texting me back like a normal person, I've had to learn to deal with my own angst. Because, I get tempted to double, triple text, cuss someone out, etc etc which just makes me feel crazy. So, I'll first of all delete the text thread. That way when I go into my texts, I don't see their number sitting there, I don't see the unresponded-to conversation, and I don't feel as tempted to get back into it and start texting them again. Also, I'll leave my phone somewhere away from me. Putting physical distance between me and my phone helps. Like when I'm at work I'll leave my phone in the car, and then I tend to forget about it for a while because I'm not LISTENING to the SILENCE of my phone. Or if I'm home I'll leave my phone upstairs while I'm downstairs, inside while I'm outside, etc ... It doesn't make the person text back faster but it just calms me down, and often times I do find that I get a text when I'm not sitting there waiting for it. Link to post Share on other sites
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