Oh, no! I only have 7 hours until I have to get up! I'll be too tired tomorrow and have an awful day! I really hope I don't have trouble falling asleep because I'm stressed about that, then wake up every hour in a cold sweat because I'm dreaming I missed the appointment!
Oh absolutely. Frankly I can’t imagine it being any other way.
Whenever possible, I schedule things as early as possible on the day. I’ll take that 8 AM dental appointment or whatever. And it’s not just unpleasant things either. I also prefer a cinema visit as early as possible for example.
I definitely feel like my day is ‘on pause’ whenever I’m doing a thing later in the day. It’s very annoying not to be able to enjoy the rest of your day because of it. So, early it is.
We got a brand new nine screen cinema back in december 2022. They actually run movies in the morning. Not all of them, unfortunately, but you certainly have good options around noon.
I love movies, but people not so much. So I usually pick the quietest showings. Sometimes I’ll see a movie in a completely empty theater. Friday afternoon around 4-5 PM is good for that.
I’ve actually got an unlimited movie pass, so I can see everything when I want. Usually the day or week it comes out. I’m seeing the new Planet of the Apes in… three hours.
This was a meme that made me start looking into having ADHD.
I always thought it was because I was an introvert.
I described it to a few folk, and they were like "I don't think that's being an introvert".
More Google led to "waiting mode" which describes it perfectly.
Everything from a weekend being "the only commitment is work on Monday, so I better do nothing to make sure I make the most of it". Through "dentist at 13.00, might as well have a lie in" and still being late.
I don't think it necessarily indicates ADHD. I mean, obviously it will depend on the person and for some it might. But for me, having something scheduled to do later in the day will mean I can't fully relax until it's complete. If I get it out of the way in the morning, then I can relax.
It's part of the reason when I was in school I could never really relax, even though I wasn't necessarily doing things all the time. I have a job that I physically can't take home so I can just chill at the end of the day.
this is why when I had flexible hours at a previous job I started at 4am. it was also to not get stuck behind a train fpr 45min to 2 hours. Now I can't wake up that early without feeling dead. I dont know what happened.
I think it's general anxiety. I get butterflies in my stomach when I do anything off my routine. Even if it's just hanging with friends. What do I wear, how do I get there, will I know people, should I bring something?
Yeah, I keep seeing autism and ADHD memes, and keep thinking "I do that all the time". Should probably talk to someone about it who can give a proper diagnosis.
In the US some medical providers charge the cost of the visit without insurance if you’re late or don’t show, so a $20-30 appointment can potentially turn into one that costs hundreds. That alone makes me anxious about appointments, because I don’t know off the top of my head if any of my providers do that because I’m neurotically on time, lol.
I’ve been getting better at this! I have a pretty good idea of how quick certain outings to eateries, groceries, or other basics can be. I estimate only a small half hour from the appointment in question, and leave that as a buffer. It helps that my body has been waking me up early in the morning, somewhat against my wishes. It’s weird for a gamer like myself to realize how many hours are actually in the morning.
48 Comments
MrJameGumb@lemmy.world · 59 pts · 2y
I need that time before my appointment to pace back and forth worrying that I might miss my appointment
Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org · 9 pts · 2y
And then get there an hour early to pace
nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de · 5 pts · 2y
Or wear yourself out pacing and lay down for a nap or distraction and end up 5 minutes late.
Veedem@lemmy.world · 49 pts · 2y
I feel so seen right now.
That’s why I try my best to make the earliest possible appointments
PseudorandomNoise@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 2y
Donkter@lemmy.world · 31 pts · 2y
8am but after you get through the appointment you give yourself permission to goof off the whole day because you already got something done. 😞
thejoker954@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Nope, I just wouldn't be able to sleep the night before.
Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 2y
Early appointment? Better wake up every 3 hours!
KoboldCoterie@pawb.social · 3 pts · 2y
Oh, no! I only have 7 hours until I have to get up! I'll be too tired tomorrow and have an awful day! I really hope I don't have trouble falling asleep because I'm stressed about that, then wake up every hour in a cold sweat because I'm dreaming I missed the appointment!
devfuuu@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Usually for early stuff I just wouldn't sleep at all.
RagingRobot@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y
Then I can't do anything the night before because I have to get up early
FinishingDutch@lemmy.world · 47 pts · 2y
Oh absolutely. Frankly I can’t imagine it being any other way.
Whenever possible, I schedule things as early as possible on the day. I’ll take that 8 AM dental appointment or whatever. And it’s not just unpleasant things either. I also prefer a cinema visit as early as possible for example.
I definitely feel like my day is ‘on pause’ whenever I’m doing a thing later in the day. It’s very annoying not to be able to enjoy the rest of your day because of it. So, early it is.
Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 2y
Glad I'm not the only one who prefers the early appointments for movies. I like going like 3 or 4 weeks after premier on a Sunday morning.
FinishingDutch@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
There’s more of us… but: we are a rare species.
We got a brand new nine screen cinema back in december 2022. They actually run movies in the morning. Not all of them, unfortunately, but you certainly have good options around noon.
I love movies, but people not so much. So I usually pick the quietest showings. Sometimes I’ll see a movie in a completely empty theater. Friday afternoon around 4-5 PM is good for that.
I’ve actually got an unlimited movie pass, so I can see everything when I want. Usually the day or week it comes out. I’m seeing the new Planet of the Apes in… three hours.
neopenguin@lemmy.world · 40 pts · 2y
Can't take the risk of getting in the middle of something, losing track of time, and being late to/missing the appointment.
Anticorp@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 2y
Button777777@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
I'm sorry, I didn't get that. Try again?
beeeeep
gedaliyah@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 2y
towerful@programming.dev · 9 pts · 2y
This was a meme that made me start looking into having ADHD.
I always thought it was because I was an introvert.
I described it to a few folk, and they were like "I don't think that's being an introvert".
More Google led to "waiting mode" which describes it perfectly.
Everything from a weekend being "the only commitment is work on Monday, so I better do nothing to make sure I make the most of it". Through "dentist at 13.00, might as well have a lie in" and still being late.
dingus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I don't think it necessarily indicates ADHD. I mean, obviously it will depend on the person and for some it might. But for me, having something scheduled to do later in the day will mean I can't fully relax until it's complete. If I get it out of the way in the morning, then I can relax.
It's part of the reason when I was in school I could never really relax, even though I wasn't necessarily doing things all the time. I have a job that I physically can't take home so I can just chill at the end of the day.
callyral@pawb.social · 18 pts · 2y
Yep. I am also that person. I'm worried I'll forget about the thing I have to do if I do literally anything else.
Coreidan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
You don’t set an alarm or anything?
mynameisigglepiggle@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 2y
You have ADHD.
Agent641@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y
Thank you doctor.
tjhart85@kbin.social · 15 pts · 2y
I'm in this picture and I don't like it :-D
Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Kinda sending mixed messages with that overjoyed smiley, then 😁
Grass@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 2y
this is why when I had flexible hours at a previous job I started at 4am. it was also to not get stuck behind a train fpr 45min to 2 hours. Now I can't wake up that early without feeling dead. I dont know what happened.
Num10ck@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
What kinds of appointments are you guys making that are so stressful?
LogicalDrivel@sopuli.xyz · 29 pts · 2y
Literally anything. If I have a specific time to be at a specific place my whole day is ruined.
neo@feddit.de · 8 pts · 2y
Please tell me more, tomorrow, at 6pm precisely. ;-)
LogicalDrivel@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 2y
You're the worst kind of person and i love you for it.
Num10ck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
are these appointments that you chose for yourself that are accomplishing things for you?
Unforeseen@sh.itjust.works · 14 pts · 2y
Drusas@kbin.run · 10 pts · 2y
For me, stressfulness of the appointment has nothing to do with it. It's just...a feeling that I have to wait for the appointment. Hard to explain.
BlackPenguins@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
I think it's general anxiety. I get butterflies in my stomach when I do anything off my routine. Even if it's just hanging with friends. What do I wear, how do I get there, will I know people, should I bring something?
frezik@midwest.social · 5 pts · 2y
It's not about the appointment itself, but the fact that it's set at all. Probably an ADHD thing, though I haven't been formally diagnosed.
Gaspar@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y
It's also an autism thing, though there is some considerable overlap there so you could be forgiven for not knowing.
Source: it's me, I'm the autist
frezik@midwest.social · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah, I keep seeing autism and ADHD memes, and keep thinking "I do that all the time". Should probably talk to someone about it who can give a proper diagnosis.
Drusas@kbin.run · 2 pts · 2y
I very much don't have ADHD, but I also struggle with the "I have an appointment later, so all I can do today is wait for the appointment" thing.
Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 2y
In the US some medical providers charge the cost of the visit without insurance if you’re late or don’t show, so a $20-30 appointment can potentially turn into one that costs hundreds. That alone makes me anxious about appointments, because I don’t know off the top of my head if any of my providers do that because I’m neurotically on time, lol.
Num10ck@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
you can ask them what their no show/cancellation fee/policy is, rather than fantasize about the potential wrath.
Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 2y
I could, or I could just be on time.
Mostly_Harmless_Variant@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
It's a combination of anticipatory and time anxieties mixed with energy conservation.
PapaStevesy@midwest.social · 3 pts · 2y
What is?
EvilEyedPanda@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I don't have an appointment, and I still can't do anything all day
Katana314@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I’ve been getting better at this! I have a pretty good idea of how quick certain outings to eateries, groceries, or other basics can be. I estimate only a small half hour from the appointment in question, and leave that as a buffer. It helps that my body has been waking me up early in the morning, somewhat against my wishes. It’s weird for a gamer like myself to realize how many hours are actually in the morning.
Sangw3n@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 2y
Or the night before, for that matter.
JustZ@lemmy.world · -3 pts · 2y
Doesn't have to be permanent.
Sam_Bass@lemmy.world · -10 pts · 2y
So do something. Nobody can do it for you
platypus_plumba@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
She can't, she has an appointment at 4.