"Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About That One Text"

👋 Hey there, deep thinker!

Ever sent a text, got no reply, and suddenly your brain’s running wild? Did I say something weird? Are they mad? Are they… dead?

Relax. Your brain hates uncertainty, so it fills in the blanks—usually with the worst-case scenario. Psychologists call this “cognitive closure”—but really, it’s just overthinking in a fancy suit.

🧠 How to Stop Overthinking Texts

Instead of spiraling, try this:

✅ Reality Check: Do you have actual proof they’re ignoring you, or are you just making up stories? ✅ Shift Focus: Instead of waiting for their reply, go do something fun. Your life isn’t a loading screen. ✅ Assume the Best: If they like you, they’ll reply. If not, their loss.

🎯 Try This Today

When you catch yourself overthinking, say this out loud: “I am Socrates. I fear no unanswered text.”

Okay, maybe don’t say it out loud. But seriously—detach from the outcome. You’ll feel instantly lighter.

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💖 Closing Thought

If Socrates had an iPhone, he’d probably say: “The unexamined text message is not worth stressing over.”

Now go forth, be wise, and stop checking your phone every five seconds. 😌