Time

[safenow]

Does anyone else have trouble with ages or holidays and things that involve TIME?

If yes, how do you deal with it?

safenow

 

[Britt.f7]

I'm terrible with ages, including my own. Sometimes I have to think of my dad's age to remember mine. He is 20 years older.

I'm also bad at remembering birthdays and such. The actual date that is. I'll remember that it is around a certain time but totally forget the date. I usually try to write them down on the Calendar, but sometimes forget. I'm always so embarassed by it. Especially since I don't want them to feel like they are not important to me.

For the most part I try to make light of it or I apologize if it is someone elses day I forget.

 

[safenow]

In years past, i've dissociated for such long periods of time, I lost years. Then, when memories come back, i'm surprised at the current year. sigh. I love my friends, but can never remember the birthdays, or other important times for them. I always apologize that I don't celebrate holidays that are important to them. I give out Christmas gifts in April. They think that's strange, until they learn why. Now, it's a standing joke between us.

safenow

 

[Britt.f7]

I give out Christmas gifts in April.

I've definitely done similar things over the last 10 years or so. My friends or family are rarely surprised anymore but they do appreciate that I, at least, remember them. Even if it is months or a year after their special day. :eek::rolleyes:

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am terrible at this. One year I forgot my husbands birthday. I will not be forgetting this year. I think I will take him out to eat. Thanks for the reminder.:eek:

 

[Ricanoland]

I am horrible with time, dates, just last night I made a microwave snack at 9 pm forgot I made it found it at 3 am when I was trying to make the same snack over again. I hear a lot of people say they have lost years, I feel like I have gained 20 years. I am so young, but I feel old.

 

[blue-Ocean]

Yes I do have trouble with this sort of thing, example I once used flea spray for the house (cats fleas) after moving into a new house we were getting bitten so were our poor cats and dog, so I thought I get some spray and use it. I read well I thought I read stay out of house for 3 hours after use, so me my mum our 3 cats and dog went for a walk around the village for 3 whole hours!.

We sat on a bench to pass the time cats in a carrier dog on leash etc,t hen got home and saw it stated on the can to stay out of house for 20 mins. I am certain I saw the word 3 hours!

So we went out for that long all for nothing, I do get muddled like that and often burn food while cooking too!

 

[Abstract]

Time? What a strange unreliable concept it is. :confused: I am afraid I am not sure how to deal with it. The other day I was considering that I should maybe just accept my lack of ability to do so. The self hatred and judgement is just plain unhelpful and it seems that no matter how hard I try I can't seem to find a way to get Time under my control. Unfortunately it's particularly unhelpful in business. Sorry as that is probably not helpful and I do relate.