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Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by playpause »

Swalden123 wrote: post #2

Hi Guys, I'm Spencer and recently built CheckYourList to help with my ADHD. The app lets you create repeatable checklists. It's great for packing lists, daily routines, cleaning lists and things that you need to take with you constantly. The reason it is different to apps like Apple reminders is once you complete a checklist you can uncheck every item so it is ready to go next time. I built the app because I found my…

This looks amazing. I spent a lot of time searching for something exactly like this earlier this year, but eventually gave up. I set up a Shortcuts automation to do something similar: I have a few lists in Apple Reminders that I use as repeatable checklists, and every night the shortcut runs and just unchecks all the items. It works, and has really improved my life, but it has a few very annoying limitations. So I’m really looking forward to trying this, thanks.

Edit: tried it, it looks great, only one issue for me is the dialog that automatically pops up when the last item is checked. If you could add a way to completely turn that feature off then I would pay for this in a heartbeat. It might seem a tiny thing but that automatic popup would make it impossible for me to use this app, with my kind of ADHD. Also, there doesn’t seem to be a way to edit an item once created. Otherwise it looks great.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by hrh »

austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

I don't mean to ask the obvious question, but have you taken them to the doctor? It's very well possible that they literally can't "shut the hell up". You are frustrated, but they need your empathy.

If you have not taken them to a doctor (psychiatrist more specifically) please seriously consider doing so. My 14 year old adopted brother is going through similar issues and is embarrassed and afraid to take the steps he needs to take. I have to explain to him that if I could have this helped when I was 14 instead of 34...I sure as hell would have.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by adge »

austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

This sounds frustrating, but I'm a bit concerned how hostile you seem towards a foster child.

I think you're going to need to enlist the help of some psychiatrists, councillors, doctors, etc. that particularly specialize in childhood development. I think trying to get a kid with severe ADHD to "shut the hell up" is not the right approach and could have some very negative consequences in terms of their development and could even backfire in terms of acquiring the social skills you wish for them to have.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by bittermandel »

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you so much.

I've recently discovered together with my psychologist that I am "suffering" of something along the lines of ADHD. This includes selective memory (only remember what I focus on remembering), missing social cues and feeling overwhelmed if I have to suddenly do something I did not expect.

I've just started my journey in figuring out how I can live my best life, so I hope this way of creating repeatable checklists can help me on the way.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by rvanlaar »

austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

Hey, that sounds rough, very rough. It's not his fault. It's not your fault either.

Speaking from experience myself, it's not that he purposely wants to speak its just that he can't not talk. Like people in a wheelchair would like to stand and walk but can't, or only very short distances.

I can recommend to great resources. One is a YouTube series by Russel Barkley [1] The other are the books and podcast by Dr Hallowell [2]

[1] https://youtube.com/watch?v=YSfCdBBqNXY [2] https://drhallowell.com/

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by AnonHP »

Swalden123 wrote: post #2

Hi Guys, I'm Spencer and recently built CheckYourList to help with my ADHD. The app lets you create repeatable checklists. It's great for packing lists, daily routines, cleaning lists and things that you need to take with you constantly. The reason it is different to apps like Apple reminders is once you complete a checklist you can uncheck every item so it is ready to go next time. I built the app because I found my…

I have feedback on the name of the app. Since it’s spelled without spaces, as “CheckYourList”, it doesn’t show up in search results when searching for “check your list”.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by tjpnz »

jsbdk wrote: post #10
austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

Why are you taking care of a children that's so annoying? It's like having a dog that won't stop chewing your things. At some point you have to say "you've taken enough of my sanity away". You have to get rid of toxic people.

A child is not a dog nor is it a "toxic person" you can simply get rid of.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by austincheney »

hrh wrote: post #12
austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

I don't mean to ask the obvious question, but have you taken them to the doctor? It's very well possible that they literally can't "shut the hell up". You are frustrated, but they need your empathy. If you have not taken them to a doctor (psychiatrist more specifically) please seriously consider doing so. My 14 year old adopted brother is going through similar issues and is embarrassed and afraid to take the steps he…

Yes they are prescribed medicine and have weekly counseling from a counselor. We limit the medication for school and special events as it’s not perfect, has side effects, and they can become tolerant. The counseling is for prior trauma from neglect not for ADHD.

It seems your concern, while well intended, is about the missing sensitivity and bluntness of a phrase.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by Swalden123 »

austincheney wrote: post #6

Serious question. I have a foster child with severe ADHD. How can I teach them to shut the hell up? It sometimes take 20 or 30 words to say something that can be said in maybe 4 words. When they ask questions they don’t wait for answers before saying other things. It’s like talking as an exercise to continuously hear your own voice like political talk radio but even less intelligible and all over the place. A continu…

If he isn't on medication, it is something that would calm him down. I know as an adult with ADHD I can be very intense sometimes, agitated and impatient. However I also have my own strategies to manage this, for example exercising each morning has a big impact. If he hasn't seen a doctor about this, get him there.

Re: Show HN: I built an app to create repeatable checklists to help with ADHD

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Post by rvanlaar »

Swalden123 wrote: post #2

Hi Guys, I'm Spencer and recently built CheckYourList to help with my ADHD. The app lets you create repeatable checklists. It's great for packing lists, daily routines, cleaning lists and things that you need to take with you constantly. The reason it is different to apps like Apple reminders is once you complete a checklist you can uncheck every item so it is ready to go next time. I built the app because I found my…

Hey, great that you were able to finish it. Congrats.

I found the power checklists bring a couple years ago.

I've primarily used process street for it. Works greats for me.

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