Anxiety

Me: Right, time to go shopping. 

Also Me: No. 

What? 

I said no. Not yet. 

But…. 

No. 

Okay, why? 

Just, not yet. I’m not ready. 

But, we showered, and dressed. 

Yes, I know. 

Then, we’re ready?

No.

Why?

We haven’t … finished scrolling Facebook. 

But, we’ll never finish.

That’s kinda the point.

Me:

Also me:

We need to go shopping.

I know.

So, now?

Not yet.

But it’s almost 5pm. We need dinner. 

I know.

So, why can’t we go now? 

It’s too much.

What is?

Everything.

Me:

The people. The noise. Cars. Traffic. Music. Smells. People. 

You said ‘people’ twice.

I know.

Me:

Also me:

It’s okay. I understand. But we still need to go out.

I know.

Me: *takes a deep breath*

Also me: *sighs, stands*

In unison: Let’s do this.

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