Your anxiety is valid; sometimes we get a text and it can send us down a negative thought spiral. It can be helpful to check the facts, be mindful of your body, and proceed mindfully. Unless the person has set an expectation like, “Hey, if you could get back to me by this time, I’d really appreciate it because I am going to make a decision then,” then there is no rush. However, even if this is the case, your anxiety is valid and there is no “right” way to be feeling in regard to responding to text messages. The next time this Thought Monster tries to invalidate you-you can tell him to get outta here!