Social (media) Interaction.
Billions maybe even trillion of texts are sent everyday. I used to be one of those constant texters peaking around ten thousand texts a month. However now when that vibration goes off in my pocket I get that surge of anxiety inside me. Who is it? What do they want? What if its a fight waiting to happen? Is that even rational to go that far in your head? Then the waiting for a reply- it’s just too much to deal with sometimes so I just won’t respond. People think I’m ignoring them, and I am but I’m not trying to be rude. It’s just so much easier for me to not deal with it rather than to deal with it. I guess that cognitive behavioral therapy should help.
I completely understand. Sometimes it’s just easier to withdraw a little. My cell phone broke in November, and I only recently replaced it. (All the details are on my blog, if you’re curious.) That self-imposed break from being available 24/7 was refreshing for awhile.
I’ve thought about recently just dropping my cell service for a bit. I just haven’t brought myself to do it when it’s easier to turn on the do not disturb. Ill check that out, thanks.