Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic internet/phone anxiety Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post commentary Posted at 4:55 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 Hey so I think I'm safe in saying I'm the opposite of the majority of people when it comes to the whole internet/real world interaction thing. I feel really good when I'm talking with people face to face. Like, I feel really confident and witty and all that. But whenever I'm on AIM or facebook, I always get all touchy and paranoid when stupid little things happen, like when I see that someone is having a whole conversation on someone else's wall, but they're not responding to my messages. Same way with the phone. When I don't get texts/calls back, I get all pissy and depressed, thinking that the person hates me, etc. I know that I'm over analyzing and reacting too irrationally, but I can never seem to convince myself at the time. Any ideas on how to feel better about this whole thing?

Replies honeybee3333 Posted at 4:58 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 I do the same thing La Motta Posted at 4:58 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 Just eat an apple. It will solve all your troubles Spuddlesworth Posted at 4:58 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 Hmmm... very interesting you should say that. Bear in mind that while you may be an omnipotent tech-god who can simultaneously manage their Facebook wall, LiveWire messages, Skype calls, Messenger IMs all at the same time, some people may not have the time or dexterity to handle all these things at once.  Think about how arsed the person on the other end is. Jawbreaker Posted at 4:57 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 Paranoia, lies, lies OodleNoodle Posted at 4:56 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 I do the exact same thing. Melodious Trance Posted at 4:56 pm on Dec. 8, 2008 Lol I get like that too. All 6 previous replies displayed.