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Once it's out of sight, it doesn't exist (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 39 points 2 months ago

This is exactly why I keep the messages unread so that I don't forget to reply later, and eventually keep them unread for weeks making it useless to reply after so long, therefore giving up and not replying anyway

[-] jagungal@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

Does it cause you anxiety thinking about replying? Because that's what it's like for me

[-] nieceandtows@programming.dev 13 points 2 months ago

It gives me guilt every time I see the unread notification from weeks ago.

[-] jagungal@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Yeah, that checks out. I think I need to get checked out for ADHD. Maybe I'll start the process tomorrow 🤣

[-] kofe@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Procrastinators unite!...Later! (I got diagnosed in my 30s, highly recommend)

[-] NobodyElse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

I currently have 301 unread text messages (not even close to my high score). For me, the anxiety wore off and was replaced with a sense of defeated relief.

If I get bored, I can go through them without feeling any obligation to respond at all.