Weekly Therapy Talk Thread

This is the second time this week my phone has done some phantom texting with a new friend I recently made. Like the first friend I've made in many years. and not random word texting that seems obviously phantomish, but like... reacting to texts hours later and sharing a link to an online journal I have (that's thankfully private). I feel so embarrassed and like I must seem so erratic. They're really chill and nonjudgemental, so I'm sure it's all fine. I'm just panicking slightly while waiting for their reply. The panic is wearing off a bit. Prior to therapy, I'd immediately go drink or get high so I didn't have to feel this way. I was doom scrolling, but got myself to stop. Trying to take it easy with myself. I am so worried about scaring them away. I'm sure I'm overreacting though.

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