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beetles-and-yarn
1 month ago

So real, esp when it's something like "we need to talk later" No, no. You don't get to do that to me, we talk now, thank you

A six panel comic explaining the difference between short-term waiting and long-term waiting. The comic is titled "Wait Times" and is made by Theresa Scovil. Panel 1: Honeydew holds up two bubbles. One is labelled "Short-term waiting" and the other is labelled "Long-term waiting". Honeydew says to the audience "There's a big difference between short-term waiting and long-term waiting." Panel 2: Honeydew cheerfully draws on their tablet while the "Long-term waiting" bubble floats by them. Narration says "With long-term waiting I understand that I'm free to do other tasks while I wait. I have the time." Panel 3: Honeydew sits on the couch while the "Short-term waiting" bubble floats by them. Narration says "With short-term waiting I freeze. I worry that if I start anything I'll miss what I'm waiting for." Panel 4: Honeydew sits on the couch looking stressed while they tap their knee with their hand. The "Short-term waiting" bubble starts to distort. Narration says "So if I'm told something will happen soon, but it doesn't for several hours, that's me stuck in short-term waiting, doing nothing, for hours!" Panel 5: Honeydew says to the audience "Being in short-term waiting mode for the long-term is so nerve wracking to me." Panel 6: Honeydew throws their arms up and yells "Think about it! Anxiety constantly rising while you're unable to do anything for hours!"

Having to wait a long time while in short-term waiting is so exhausting. I have trouble not getting angry at people who unintentionally put me in that state.

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adhd waiting mode attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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