Digital Stress: The Guilt of Delayed Responses in the Age of Instant Messaging

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Many of us grapple with a persistent feeling of guilt when we don’t immediately respond to chat messages, often letting days pass before replying. But is this constant self-reproach truly warranted in our hyper-connected digital world? This article explores the phenomenon of ‘digital stress’ and the social pressures that drive our anxiety over delayed communication.