Hello Fabrikk: Well... the Skeezyks hasn't had this problem. I've been nearly run down in the crosswalks SO many times that I'm extremely cautious crossing streets. Personally I almost prefer to cross in the middle of a block, rather than at an intersection. At least I only have to worry about cars coming from 2 directions. At an intersection I also have to worry about cars making turns. They're some of the worst!

I do have a tendency to get lost in thought though while at home, although I would have to say I've never brushed my teeth for an hour or two. Especially here on PC, I get caught up in replying to members' posts & completely forget about anything else I'm doing. I've learned to always use timers whenever I'm doing anything, such as cooking or baking, so that I don't forget about it & burn something up! I think, in my case, a lot of this is the result of the years-&-years of anxiety I have struggled with... that plus simple aging.

At home, you could also use timers (any kitchen supply company is likely to offer a variety of them) to bring you back from your reverie within an appropriate length of time. Of course that won't help with your primary concern... crossing streets. If you're on psych med's this may be something you should talk over with your prescribing physician. Perhaps it's med-related. Beyond that, I don't know how you prevent yourself from walking out into traffic if you're so lost in thought you don't even realize you're doing it until it's too late. As I wrote above, for me, being extra cautious at intersections has simply become habit as a result of the many close calls I've survived.