ADHD Procrastinator
And talks to herself too36 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
OMG, Debi, you had me believing you all the way because I saw so much of myself in your words. I'm a world-class procrastinator. If something has a deadline, I'll make sure it gets done--although often at the 11th hour, as you said. For instance, I'll never pay a bill late. However, there's no deadline on filing. I'll often have so many papers lying around I'm afraid someone will report my apartment as a fire hazard.
Even before I realized you were pulling my leg, I admired your facing your issues with a sense of humor. I couldn't help but smile when you said, "I have to repeat myself when I find I've not been listening."
Thanks for opening up about what you did go through earlier in life. As I'm sure I made perfectly clear, your story is VERY relatable.
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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OMG, Debi, you had me believing you all the way because I saw so much of myself in your words. I'm a world-class procrastinator. If something has a deadline, I'll make sure it gets done--although often at the 11th hour, as you said. For instance, I'll never pay a bill late. However, there's no deadline on filing. I'll often have so many papers lying around I'm afraid someone will report my apartment as a fire hazard.
Even before I realized you were pulling my leg, I admired your facing your issues with a sense of humor. I couldn't help but smile when you said, "I have to repeat myself when I find I've not been listening."
Thanks for opening up about what you did go through earlier in life. As I'm sure I made perfectly clear, your story is VERY relatable.
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Lol, Michelle you are so much fun today. Yes, I was pulling your leg, but only on the ridiculous extreme and exaggerated parts. I am horrible. I do not have a messy house but I have things tucked away and my grandkids come and help me throw because I am so horrible at getting rid of things. And I do accomplish things but it takes me forever, because for instance I could be writing this thank you and if I get something else in my head I leave it and then loose everything I wrote, so I try not to do that anymore. I think I will go back and say that I admit that I have this but the silly parts were just me trying to be funny. I love when others relate and I have always known that you and I had a lot in common. Thanks so much my sweet friend
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I wish we could meet in person, Debi. I could see us sitting in a restaurant and forgetting to eat because we're laughing so much and just enjoying each other's company!
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I agree 100%. Maybe someday Tom will throw a party for us. LOL
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Love the idea, but I?m not holding my breath.
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Love the idea, but I?m not holding my breath.
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Lol
Comment from nomi338
You in very large measure, just pretty much described me and my situation. I do not have Lupus, but I do have a host of other medical maladies. I suffer from a disease called sarcoidosis, it is located mostly in my lungs. I love being able to breathe, it is sometimes difficult for me to do so without medication. I am overweight, my bones creak and ache, I have poor vision. I could go on as I am no way near being finished. I also have adult ADHD, and am skilled at procrastination, and a host of similarly stated conditions. Absent the lupus and gender, you and I could be twins. Heaven help us both.
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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You in very large measure, just pretty much described me and my situation. I do not have Lupus, but I do have a host of other medical maladies. I suffer from a disease called sarcoidosis, it is located mostly in my lungs. I love being able to breathe, it is sometimes difficult for me to do so without medication. I am overweight, my bones creak and ache, I have poor vision. I could go on as I am no way near being finished. I also have adult ADHD, and am skilled at procrastination, and a host of similarly stated conditions. Absent the lupus and gender, you and I could be twins. Heaven help us both.
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Yes Nomi, we could definitely be siblings. And the fact that you ache, makes you close enough to the lupus part. I do wish that was all it was about tho. I thought everyone would think this was stupid but I am finding so many people can relate to this. I hate to admit to one thing that is similar tho, and that is the reason if I have a hard time with breathing ever its probably cause I smoked for so many years. Not too proud of that. Hey dear brother, thank you for this awesome review. I always knew we had a lot in common, but I like hearing more about you. I love sharing because they tell me how good it is so i loved your part. Pray for me and I will do the same for you...thanks again sweet twin. In a virtual world you can be anyone we want. (Very Big Smile and a hug)
Comment from GWHARGIS
I am not AdHd but I am OCD. Seriously. Like my day can be shot if I don't do one of my morning habits. It's terrible. I'm not as bad as I used to be. Lol. I have to finish tasks. Can't walk by the sink if there is a single dirty dish in it. Vacuuming calms me down. Weird crap like that. This was a fun read of the other side. Like looking in a funhouse mirror. Well done, Debi. Gretchen
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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I am not AdHd but I am OCD. Seriously. Like my day can be shot if I don't do one of my morning habits. It's terrible. I'm not as bad as I used to be. Lol. I have to finish tasks. Can't walk by the sink if there is a single dirty dish in it. Vacuuming calms me down. Weird crap like that. This was a fun read of the other side. Like looking in a funhouse mirror. Well done, Debi. Gretchen
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Hi Gretchen, I thank you for this awesome review and comments. I had no idea when I wrote this I would have such wonderful stories shared back with me and be so enlightened with so many who found it relatable. We only need be afraid to put ourselves out there if we're not comfortable with our audience. I think the friendships we have here are the most caring and understanding in the world. God bless you my sweet friend!
Comment from Sally Law
I can certainly understand this. I have something similar but my doctor hasn't officially labeled it. Mine is a combination of of things in my brain being overactive. Right now, I'm reading four novels at the same time and involved in my own writing too. It may be on audiobook or read by a voice companion, but my mind is engaged nonetheless. I understand stopping mid-sentence and going to something else. But I do have lapses of brain fog, which I hate. I'm having that right now. But it passes as it always does.
So glad to see you writing and keeping a positive attitude, Debi. I enjoy reading you and being your fan and friend AND your prayer partner. Your honesty and humor always inspires me and brings a smile.
Sending you my very best, and love and blessings always.
BBB XOs
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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I can certainly understand this. I have something similar but my doctor hasn't officially labeled it. Mine is a combination of of things in my brain being overactive. Right now, I'm reading four novels at the same time and involved in my own writing too. It may be on audiobook or read by a voice companion, but my mind is engaged nonetheless. I understand stopping mid-sentence and going to something else. But I do have lapses of brain fog, which I hate. I'm having that right now. But it passes as it always does.
So glad to see you writing and keeping a positive attitude, Debi. I enjoy reading you and being your fan and friend AND your prayer partner. Your honesty and humor always inspires me and brings a smile.
Sending you my very best, and love and blessings always.
BBB XOs
Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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He Sally,, I thank you for this awesome review and comments. I had no idea when I wrote this I would have such wonderful stories shared back with me and be ' so enlightened with so many who found it relatable. We only need be afraid to put ourselves out there if we're not comfortable with our audience. I think the friendships we have here are the most caring and understanding in the world. God bless you my sweet friend. Thanks for the six stars too
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I do suffer from adult ADD. I don't have the H component. I've learned through the years how to handle it, the majority of the time. I enjoyed reading and laughed right along with you. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, I have struggled with some of these, actually. most of these, but not quite as severe as this. (Comma not a period after 'actually')
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reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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I do suffer from adult ADD. I don't have the H component. I've learned through the years how to handle it, the majority of the time. I enjoyed reading and laughed right along with you. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, I have struggled with some of these, actually. most of these, but not quite as severe as this. (Comma not a period after 'actually')
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Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Barb I am going to rename you GAG, no, that sounds horrible, but it stands for my Guardian Angel Girl. So now if I say it you know what I mean.
I love when you catch my typos or errors and am more appreciative than you can ever imagine. I have such a hard time proofreading my own right now with my eyes, and it is so easy to accidentally hit the wrong one. Once again thank you. I am not thankful that you also have ADD, but at the same time, you know the old saying misery loves company. Just kidding. But it is nice to have someone who understands. Thanks so much my dear friend!
Comment from Monica Chaddick
I see that you were mainly joking, but my friend I can tell you that struggle is quite real. I was on Adderall for my adult ADHD, but when I developed A-Fib, they made me stop taking it. I can tell you, it is hard to deal with this stuff sometimes. I have a hundred things going right now. Of course, when I have the two year old and six year old about four days a week, it is impossible to finish anything regardless of what condition I have. Great job and hang in there.
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reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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I see that you were mainly joking, but my friend I can tell you that struggle is quite real. I was on Adderall for my adult ADHD, but when I developed A-Fib, they made me stop taking it. I can tell you, it is hard to deal with this stuff sometimes. I have a hundred things going right now. Of course, when I have the two year old and six year old about four days a week, it is impossible to finish anything regardless of what condition I have. Great job and hang in there.
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Comment Written 28-May-2023
reply by the author on 28-May-2023
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Thanks Monica, yes I was joking for only some entertainment factor. I hate that my life has had so many occasions to tell of the bad. So when I laugh at my problems a little, it lightens the load. But I hope I certainly made it clear how real these problems can be and are. Of course talking to yourself and interrupting etc... were ways for me to make fun of myself. It took years to do that and so glad that I have gotten to know you a little more in the last few days. I know how hard it has been for you, but I hope that it is getting easier with each passing day. This post is the reason I cannot write physically any more. For one thing, I just don't have time as I am so busy that any communication has to be this way for me. Or else I go backward again. Also at least until my eye surgeries it is difficult for me to even read my own work, but this has been my dream and bucket list to go back to writing and I am so thankful for you and so many other friends. You take care Sweetheart and about a year ago I put you in my prayer list and I hope that they are all working for you. God Bless my sweet friend.