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Originally Posted by lucysmith90
Hey.
Time to me is like water in my hand. No matter how I try to hold it bits are forever falling out. I cannot comprehend time well at all. It's either going too slow, too fast, jumping around, or just.... nothing. Just confusing. It's horrible. I never know the day. I never know the time. I never know what o did the day or week before and how long ago it was. I put this down to my dissociation. I get derealization quite a bit when extremely stressed. I turn to philosophy when that occurs. As for the time thing. I can't help  just letting you know if you find out please tell me how to deal with this hahaha.
You're not alone xx |
Hi Lucy,
I am sorry you've been experiencing difficulties with tracking time, days, etc.
Have you tried things like: Posting calendars, having a clock in each area/room, wearing a watch with time/date information on it, using a cell phone with time/date/calendar on it, keeping a diary, etc?
Do you spend a lot of time alone?
Do you have a daily schedule?
Some people have good luck, when trying to complete tasks, setting a timer or an alarm clock, on a watch or tabletop -- which helps them to recognize the time as it passes.
Many tools/cues can be helpful in getting a handle on memory and tracking time. Some approaches work better for some than do others.
What have you found helpful?
My Best,
WC