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May 09, 2018, 02:48 PM
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I recently found this app called Freedom.to, which will allow you to input websites that you want to block for a specified period of time. I have been using it to block website distractions during the work day so I will focus on work, and then at breaks and after the work day I can go look at those sites.
I thought it might have another use here. Sometimes we get triggered or want to react quickly to something happening in a thread here. A person could use Freedom.to (or one of the other website blocking apps) to put PC on block for an hour so they force themselves to calm down and step away, meditate, do whatever. I know sometimes I get drawn into things and then can't make myself step away. I wanted to share this as a coping technique to help when triggering situations may happen here or other places online. I wasn't sure if others were aware that there are these types of apps out there, that can do this for you. It has really helped me immensely. Now, I'm off to block PC again so I can get work done! 
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 What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
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#2
May 09, 2018, 05:46 PM
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I love the Freedom app. I use it often.
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| *Laurie*, Gus1234U, seesaw
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May 09, 2018, 06:25 PM
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feedback in general on your suggestion I dont see many using it that may need it, simply because people are here due to their problems and limiting one self access then who's to say during that time frame something happens and the person wants to talk about it here right away and their access is denied for their specified time frame.... well it could be the difference between some one coming on here vs doing something harmful because they cant get in here due to their self blocking access with this app. also this site does have a self care feature that many actually choose not to use ... the ignore feature. my own opinion is if someone isnt going to use the ignore feature because they feel they need to read posts regardless of whether they know that person is triggering or a post has a triggering red spot attached to it or what ever other mental disorders they may have, then dont see this kind of thing working. most people that I have encountered online anywhere just automatically stay away from websites where they may be having a problem or get angry and leave the website for breaks. here at psych central I know many who take breaks (including me here) but just dont make a big deal out of their comings and goings or post about their leavings because there is a rule of no good bye posts, most just pm that they are taking a break, so I dont worry about them, then they go for a while... in other words most that I know here actually do have great self care and do take breaks when they need them (including me here) |
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May 10, 2018, 02:11 AM
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Thank you for the information, seesaw. My daughter mentioned to me a few days ago that there are such apps. I don't use a phone to access the internet, but my daughter suggested that there might even be an app for us non-phone users. Right now, my computer has a virus (such a thrill) so I'm not able to download, etc. But I will be getting it fixed soon. Then I will look into that app, because I will most definitely make use of it if I can get it.
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May 12, 2018, 10:48 AM
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What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
| *Laurie*, Gus1234U
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May 12, 2018, 11:25 AM
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thanks so much for sharing this.
I think it will come in useful! |
| Gus1234U
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May 12, 2018, 01:49 PM
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Thanks for sharing that, Seesaw!
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True happiness comes not when we get rid of all our problems, but when we change our relationship to them, when we see our problems as a potential source of awakening, opportunities to practice patience and learn.~Richard Carlson |
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