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Why Missing Group Chat Messages Feels Catastrophic

Everyone in my group chat is talking about something I missed and I feel physically anxious until I catch up on every single message.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of social disconnection has made every gap in awareness feel like a threat to belonging.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with FOMO and digital anxiety?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.