I have been starring at my curser blink for the past 15 minutes. Thats a lie. I stare at it for about 2 minutes then I look at Facebook. Then back to the curser...then facebook...the curser again, then Oddee...and back again. This is how all of my writing goes, always. Without the pressure of a fast approaching deadline, shit just doesn't get done. This is a problem.
Hello, my name is Yvonne, and I am a chronic procrastinator.
My boyfriend constantly hints that I may be ADHD, I refuse to admit that he may be right. I think it maybe time for me to be honest with myself :( bellow are the symptoms of adult ADHD. I'm going to strike out everything that does not apply to me.
- “zoning out” without realizing it, even in the middle of a conversation.
- extreme distractibility; wandering attention makes it hard to stay on track.
- difficulty paying attention or focusing, such as when reading or listening to others.
- struggling to complete tasks, even ones that seem simple.
- tendency to overlook details, leading to errors or incomplete work.
- poor listening skills; hard time remembering conversations and following directions.
- poor organizational skills (home, office, desk, or car is extremely messy and cluttered)
- tendency to procrastinate
- trouble starting and finishing projects
- chronic lateness
- frequently forgetting appointments, commitments, and deadlines
constantly losing or misplacing things (keys, wallet, phone, documents, bills)- underestimating the time it will take you to complete tasks
frequently interrupt others or talk over themhave poor self-controlblurt out thoughts that are rude or inappropriate without thinking- have addictive tendencies
act recklessly or spontaneously without regard for consequenceshave trouble behaving in socially appropriate ways (such as sitting still during a long meeting)I fidget, but its not suuuper noticeable...I'll let this one pass- sense of underachievement
- doesn’t deal well with frustration
- easily flustered and stressed out
- irritability or mood swings
- trouble staying motivated
- hypersensitivity to criticism
- short, often explosive, temper
- low self-esteem and sense of insecurity
- feelings of inner restlessness, agitation
tendency to take risks- getting bored easily
- racing thoughts
- trouble sitting still; constant fidgeting
- craving for excitement
- talking excessively
- doing a million things at once
I hardly passed the test :(
What do I do now? I refuse to take a medicated substance to regulate my brain function. I've tried setting schedules for myself, but we already know how I handle deadlines. All I want to do is be successful. I just want to sit my ass down and get my work done. I need help.
Words of the Week
Circumlocution – evasion in speech
Ersatz – artificial, substitute
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