catch me spending 6 hours stressing over an appointment that’s over in less than 20 minutes
This is one of the worst parts of it for me. I can’t enjoy a late shift at work because all morning I’m just dreading going in. Same with any later appointment, too. Even plans with friends at night is stressful.
Hmm, 8 hours until I have to go to work? Better start pacing now…
This is often called “waiting mode” and there are strategies to help deal with it. For me, that’s alarms. If I have an appointment, I’ll set alarms for when to be in the shower, out of the shower, and out the door. It allows you to actually relax.
Had someone ask me if I was interested in applying for a position that was potentially opening up on his team yesterday and I’ve been stun locked since that conversation. I haven’t even applied or anything yet…
Is this an ADHD thing?
Can be. I’m always on edge about forgetting and being late to appointments due to time management issues, so having an appointment late in the day means I’m fixating on it all day.