signed up for PT 5 yrs after my injury and got a sleep study done 3 yrs after i first wanted to. procrastination at its finest.

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This made me laugh because it is so real. I cannot tell you how many things I have put off because of my ADHD. One of which was picking up my actual ADHD medications because the taks itself felt so daunting.

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i find the fact that we have to make appts with our docs periodically and then go pick up our medications to treat the issue that prevents us from doing those things so funny. not actually funny. but ykwim

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Lol I'm reading this as I'm currently hemming and hawing about going to dr for something (6 mos procrastination) and setting up an appointment for my will (2 years procrastination). I have plenty of time! 😆

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Congrats on getting it done.

Better late than never! I’ve put off my fair share of stuff, but it’s a great feeling to finally get it started.

Good job tackling it

Just found out the symptoms I've been putting off (that recently got intensely worse) seeing the doctor for are most likely due to spinal cord and nerve compression. How much permanent damage did I do by procrastinating?

Prior to this, I procrastinated my POTS disgnosis/exam until I was literally fainting.

This is why treatment and management of ADHD can be so essential. I'm proud of you for doing it now!

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