Phoebe Bridgers has a bad track record about answering texts, she writes for NPRMusic's Daily Breather. So she challenged herself (and you) to 'respond to something you've been avoiding for no reason.' She even made a playlist for it. Listen here 👇
When I get a phone call, I'm paralyzed by fear. Whether the person calling is someone I talk to every day or someone I haven't spoken to in years, it doesn't matter. I just don't pick up. I don't even know why. Fear of bad news, fear of small talk. I want to know what they're calling about before I commit. My voicemail of course, is always full.Phoebe Bridgers recommends cold-calling and texting back. She's also shared a playlist of soothing music to help.
It happens every time, but every time it surprises me. I'll get a message from a friend and think,"I'll respond to this when I'm the real me. The person who responds to things." Time passes, and now my response has to include something about not seeing the text, but that won't work because everyone knows I live inside my phone, and the more I think about it the more I'm overwhelmed with dislike for the person I am. A person who cannot send a text message.
My therapist says it's easier to talk on the phone right now because there's no real life risk of any follow-up. No obligatory"let's get lunch" at the end of the conversation. We're all protected by enormous moats. So I've found myself sending more emails, calling more friends to check in, and Zooming with my band every once in awhile. Have to say, it's really improved my quality of life.
If this applies to you, burn some candles and respond to something you've been avoiding for no reason. I
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