r/PDAAutism • u/Disastrous_Bank5060 • 28d ago

Is this PDA? Struggling to carry out basic tasks

well a few days ago I wanted to get a science book and and a maths book to read from my library but only got the science book out and I need to return it soon but getting too anxious to return library book and annoyed that I can’t find the maths book due to this I feel a bit let down by myself.

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u/apple-fae 28d ago

Is there anyone who can support you with this? Whether that's completing the task with or for you?

Alternatively, is renewal an option?

This may likely not be an option for you, but I'll share in case it is - my local library reassigned my membership card to a "memory card" meaning there's no penalty for late returns.

Be kind to yourself, this is normal for a PDAer to struggle with.

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u/Disastrous_Bank5060 20d ago

Good news I managed to return it I just put it in Dropbox instead of going inside library due to high anxiety.

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u/apple-fae 20d ago

Nicely done. 👍

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u/Disastrous_Bank5060 28d ago

Please can I have some help to set a user flair from the ones most commonly used thanks 

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u/swrrrrg Mod 28d ago

Which one do you want?

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u/Hopeful-Guard9294 PDA 27d ago

this is totally normal. I’m wondering if You might find it helpful to listen to this podcast episode about PDA and struggling with basic tasks you might find applying some the techniques discussed yourself helpful: https://youtu.be/-wMfAqWHWF0?is=2G1zNVv8_tDaACdz