• nieceandtows
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    5 months ago

    This is exactly why I keep the messages unread so that I don’t forget to reply later, and eventually keep them unread for weeks making it useless to reply after so long, therefore giving up and not replying anyway

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      5 months ago

      Does it cause you anxiety thinking about replying? Because that’s what it’s like for me

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        5 months ago

        It gives me guilt every time I see the unread notification from weeks ago.

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          5 months ago

          Yeah, that checks out. I think I need to get checked out for ADHD. Maybe I’ll start the process tomorrow 🤣

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            5 months ago

            Procrastinators unite!..Later! (I got diagnosed in my 30s, highly recommend)

      • NobodyElse@sh.itjust.works
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        5 months ago

        I currently have 301 unread text messages (not even close to my high score). For me, the anxiety wore off and was replaced with a sense of defeated relief.

        If I get bored, I can go through them without feeling any obligation to respond at all.