“Phone Calls & Panic” – Digital Anxiety
Theme: Modern Triggers
Hey lovely readers, Pavithra here. Welcome back to MY TWISTED LIFE JOURNAL—where the chaos of my mind meets the calm of storytelling.
We live in an age where we're more connected than ever. Messages fly across screens, notifications light up our devices, and "staying in touch" has never been easier. But for someone like me, this digital ease comes with a heavy cost—anxiety. Crushing, spiraling, irrational (but very real) anxiety.
Ringtone. Vibration. Missed call. Even a simple notification could set off a wave of panic I couldn’t explain. I’d stare at the screen, heart racing, wondering if replying late would upset someone—or worse—make them think I was ignoring them.
Phone calls weren’t just calls. They felt like surprise exams I wasn’t ready for. I’d overthink every ring: What if it’s bad news? What if I mess up the conversation? What if I say something weird?
Texts weren’t better. Sometimes I'd read a message and mentally draft a reply a dozen times—only to delete it and say nothing. And don’t get me started on group chats. The pressure to keep up, to not seem “off,” to reply just right—exhausting.
The modern world doesn't give you space to not be available. And when I tried to disconnect to protect my peace, I felt guilty. Like I was being rude, distant, or antisocial. It’s strange—how a simple ping can feel like a punch.
Digital anxiety isn’t talked about enough. We're constantly expected to engage, to react instantly, to be "on" 24/7—but some of us are just trying to breathe. I’m learning to set boundaries, mute the chaos, and remind myself that it’s okay not to be available all the time. Peace is a valid priority, even in a world obsessed with notifications.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by something as small as a ringtone or a simple message? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about the anxiety hidden behind our screens.
Share your stories in the comments, subscribe for more of MY TWISTED LIFE JOURNAL, and remember—
Let’s embrace the chaos together.
With love,
Pavithra
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