Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 11:23     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
Anonymous wrote:This was obviously someone pitching the product. But it's so amusing I won't report. I mean, your main problem in life is procrastinating and wasting time, so now you'll use what time you have left talking to a stranger about you waste time? Sounds like a solid business plan.


Well gosh, you are being so superior and judgy, but I won't report it because it's clear you need to be heard and putting someone else down is your communication of choice.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 11:17     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Total spam


https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/0/1054870.page#22531175


Not spam.

Also: why would a link to an app be spam anymore than a link to online shopping?

This is totally something that would work for someone with ADHD. I don't like the idea of the camera on, but I do understand the utility of it.

Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 11:03     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
This sounds creepy. Just find a friend to announce your accomplishments to. What’s the difference?
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 10:56     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
OP, thanks for sharing - I think this might help me and I really need help!
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 10:29     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
This was obviously someone pitching the product. But it's so amusing I won't report. I mean, your main problem in life is procrastinating and wasting time, so now you'll use what time you have left talking to a stranger about you waste time? Sounds like a solid business plan.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 10:06     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
I read that pets are also helpful for some people with ADHD because of the"doubling" effect.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2022 07:01     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
Hey Op, I also have had good success in my daily life with an app called Routinery.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 19:52     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
I know I'll sign up and the person I'm paired up with will sign on naked. I've had the worst luck with online freaks.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 19:33     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That sounds awful, tbh


If you had ADHD, you would know that “doubling” is a productivity technique. This service provides a double for someone who doesn’t otherwise have one in that moment.


Great. It still sounds like something I would never want to do.


Neat. Thanks for sharing.


If you can’t handle anything less than glowing praise for your ideas, don’t post on DCUM ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 19:22     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That sounds awful, tbh


If you had ADHD, you would know that “doubling” is a productivity technique. This service provides a double for someone who doesn’t otherwise have one in that moment.


Great. It still sounds like something I would never want to do.


Neat. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 19:12     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
My sister and cousin, who both have ADHD, do this for each other when they are doing organizing tasks. They just use FaceTime and work silently.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 18:20     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
I mentioned this to my young adult with ADHD and they think it sounds stupid. I guess the concept is like a study partner?

Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:37     Subject: FocusMate— life changing!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:That sounds awful, tbh


If you had ADHD, you would know that “doubling” is a productivity technique. This service provides a double for someone who doesn’t otherwise have one in that moment.


+1

Yes, it is can be extremely helpful for ADHD. The number of adults I have run across who have attention issues is insane. Very few people realize their own inattention issues.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:30     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
It sounds sort of like a technique used by alcoholic anonymous and similar where if you are tempted to drink you call up a buddy to get you through it.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2022 16:00     Subject: Re:FocusMate— life changing!!
I don't get it.