postr/StutterJanuary 5, 2020

Refusal To Text

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Refusal To Text People who are in my life know that I struggle with the phone, but some of them still almost refuse to text me, knowing that I struggle, and still call me primarily...and then wonder why I won’t answer. It’s so frustrating to me. Some of these are people who’ve known me for my entire life. And then I find myself apologizing for not answering...even though I’ve told people point blank, “I struggle with the phone. It’s a phobia. Please text if you don’t mind.” Still they try it...and then won’t answer a friggin text! /rant.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others

Codes (2)

telephone_videoperceived_judgment