The Facebook "Seen" message gives me a lot of anxiety! When I see that the person has "seen" the message, but does not reply, I start thinking about all the possible reasons why they would 'ignore' me... Does anyone else feel this? If so, how do you cope?

It's typical to feel this way, but sometimes we need to understand that people may be busy. If they don't want to talk to us, we will notice it even though they answer to our messages or not.

I've felt like this, from everyone to a boyfriend, family member or a soon to be friend! The seen button is a big thing in my anxiety because I feel ignored and not important enough to message back. I guess the only way is to be upfront about it, but sometimes you get made out to be a bit needy and crazy. But I feel like a lot of people have this anxiety over social media messaging!

Yes that's actually common. It is usually helpful if you try to distract yourself with someone else. That way, you won't be constantly thinking about it. Also, keep in mind that people might not be able to answer at that time and maybe they want to answer when they'll have more time to talk to you. I know people who do that and actually get stressed more about the answer they want to give so they take their time to write the best answer possible. Just remember that there's not only the negative possible reasons for someone not replying.

I used to feel like this, yes. I used to feel like maybe the person is ignoring me and doesn't care about me and almost every possible negative thought used to go through my mind. But then I stopped and thought about it. I realised that it is okay if the person chooses not to reply to my texts. I tried to change my negative thoughts into positive thoughts...maybe, the person was busy, maybe it is not about ignoring me in particular, the person wasn't feeling like talking in general (sometimes we do feel like not talking at all) etc. I also thought that it is completely up to the other person whether they would reply to my text or not. It's their choice. I have no hand in it. Hence, it would be foolish on my part to worry about it and miss out on the other lovely things that I could be doing in that time. Worrying means we are hurting ourselves. We are holding on and not letting go -- which causes us unnecessary stress. I realised that we shouldn't be causing ourselves distress about something that's not even in our hands! It allowed me to let go and focus more on the present and I've been doing well ever since. :)

I think a lot of people relate to this. It used to be that way for me, but I've grown used to it and don't mind it unless I wanted an immediate response. How I deal with it though is that... I try to think of what could be happening right now in their life. Like... My friend has a suicidal sister and lives with their grandma. Anything could happen with them. So I usually take in consideration what things they could be dealing with at that moment. Sometimes it's not something serious though. I also think about the time, if it's late, they could be sleeping. If it's not late though.. Depending on the person, they're probably with family or playing games. Or got distracted. I usually think about these things and then will go and do my own thing. Something to get my mind away from, "Oh God, they aren't responding. They saw it. And won't reply. I didn't say something correctly." Like... Step away from that and relax. They'll reply eventually.

Sometimes people open things without really reading them, it doesn't mean they are ignoring you, but I have definitely felt the same! I cope by trying not to look at delivery reports, and knowing that my friends live busy lives too.

actually it's not critical issue, because maybe this person is working now or study and maybe have something important and will come back also we all make seen sometimes and don't reply

I feel this all the time, especially when people have the read receipts on iMessage that tell you once someone has seen your message. I just cope by reminding myself that I didn't say anything wrong and whoever I was talking to has their own reasons for not responding at the moment. It could just mean that they're busy, it doesn't mean that they're trying to ignore you!

I feel like this quite often. The thing is they probably are doing something or they don't have time to reply. When this happens I usually text someone else or play on my phone.

I have felt this many times! Especially when considering a new dating relationship, or someone you have some form of romantic feelings for, but I have learned to always remind myself that I am only in control of what actions I make or what things I say.