Struggling to Respond to Texts

Any conversation in a long period of time. Truly overwhelms me. I understand exactly what you mean. Sometimes I avoid answering even if I don't want to be rude.

I use the microphone on my phone to text! Talk slow and it types for you!

Omg. 100% yes. It's weird because I'll check my phone obsessively to see if certain people text but others I just can't bring myself to return messages. I'll even think in my head what to say but then can't find the energy to.

For sure! Folks like us have limited energy which can be hard for mentally and physically healthy people to understand. Don't feel bad about not pushing yourself, just because we can talk to everyone 24/7 with modern technology doesn't mean we should have to. You deserve time to yourself without forced communication. If you're up to it, let whoever is messaging you know that you don't currently have the energy (or time, if they're one of those that is weird about mental illness) for a conversation/reply but that you will get back to them when you can. Communication is key and the right people will understand and respect your needs. And if texting is difficult for you maybe suggest a phone or video call. I don't have an Apple phone but I think those allow voice memos as well which might be a less draining option since it's just talking and they can hear your inflection, etc

It makes complete sense. I am the same way. I don’t like talking on the phone or anything along those lines