Why You Keep Rewriting Messages Before Sending Them

Описание: Do you write a text… delete it… rewrite it… and still can’t press send? If you keep rewriting messages before sending them, you’re not “too much” or broken. Texting removes tone and facial cues, so your brain tries to create certainty by controlling every word, emoji, and punctuation mark—and that can turn into an overthinking loop.

In this video, you’ll learn why texting triggers anxiety, how the “Threat Scanner” in your brain looks for social danger, and why your “Meaning Maker” over-interprets small details. Most importantly, you’ll get simple tools to stop the spiral—like giving the message one job, using a two-drafts rule, and building tolerance for normal uncertainty so sending a message feels easier.

If this habit is taking up hours, causing intense distress, or comes with compulsive checking and reassurance seeking, consider talking to a qualified mental health professional—support can make a big difference.

What do you rewrite the most: work messages, texts to friends, or messages to someone you care about? Comment below.

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