14 Texts Socially Anxious People Send At Parties

    Let me know when you get here. I'm the one in the corner petting the cat!

    1. The "Can I Leave Yet?" Text:

    2. The "How Dare You Leave Me Alone" Text:

    3. The "I'll Take This as an Opportunity to Catch Up" Text:

    4. The "I Shouldn't Be Working, But..." Text:

    5. The "I Hate You for Being Late" Text:

    6. The "Random Thoughts in My Head" Text:

    7. The "I'm Very Busy and Important on My Phone" Text:

    8. The "Thank God There's an Animal" Text:

    9. The "I Care About This Apartment More Than This Party" Text:

    10. The "I'm Here for the Free Food and Booze" Text:

    11. The "I Panicked, OK?!" Text:

    12. The "Awkward Is My Middle Name" Text:

    13. The "I Can't Wait to Take These Pants Off" Text:

    14. And of course, the "Irish Goodbye" Text:

    All jokes aside, anxiety is a legitimate mental disorder that can wreak havoc on people's lives. If you have anxiety, you should speak with a professional psychologist or psychiatrist, who can help you get the treatment and support you need. See a list of resources here.