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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 city41 »

j45 wrote: post #137
omarhaneef wrote: post #133

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Echo what others say: nice interface, and you found something useful in a very crowded space. The only feature I would add is: shareable, community lists. I’d like to know the standard list everyone else has voted on to do taxes, register a car in a state, or whatever else. (Diligence a company?) I feel like I’m missing out on the wisdom of others in how to do some things.

Shared lists with your significant other, roommate, etc, would be very helpful. Groups in general (work, family, volunteer responsibilities) would be super useful.

Not to discount this app, but Trello is pretty nice here. My wife and I have several boards shared between us. It's especially cool to be at home and add a few things to the grocery board, then the other checks their phone and grabs the things while they were already out.

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

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Post by Leparamour »

scns wrote: post #86
deregulateMed wrote: post #57

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I find these tools work great until you "cave" and ignore it. Like I had a reminder app, worked great for 2 weeks until I ignored it one day. Then it became easy to ignore. I find this true for every brain hack I've found. It works until my brain realizes it doesn't need to listen. I don't want to use drugs for ADHD. Especially after seeing my uncle ruin his life over the course of a decade. Productive, excelled, dru…

Take a look at Habitica. Free, usable as an SPA or natively on Android or iOS. Replaced 2,5 apps for me.

Ex-Habitica user here. The accountability element broke me. I quit in shame when I couldn't keep up with my clan members without burning myself out from too little sleep and having too much on the list.

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

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Post by brudgers »

austincheney wrote: post #60
brudgers wrote: post #30

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Framing the situtation in the way the GP framed it is completely within their control. They have placed all the responsibility for their reaction on the child. Instead of seeking to improve their listening. They expect the child to change.

I never stated my reaction. People are clearly hyper sensitive about a phrase I used. Yes, as a well intended parent, I am looking for guidance to improve a child.

Every part of your comment expresses contempt for the child.

No part of your comment expresses empathy.

No part of the comment takes responsibility for any aspect of the relationship.

The solution of shutting up the child is outrageously irresponsible, childish, and selfish.

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

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Post by balancemayvary »

deregulateMed wrote: post #57
bittermandel wrote: post #14

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…

I find these tools work great until you "cave" and ignore it. Like I had a reminder app, worked great for 2 weeks until I ignored it one day. Then it became easy to ignore. I find this true for every brain hack I've found. It works until my brain realizes it doesn't need to listen. I don't want to use drugs for ADHD. Especially after seeing my uncle ruin his life over the course of a decade. Productive, excelled, dru…

I had a teenage diagnosis. I went off it because of the same drunken-misinformation and stigma. 5 year dark age. Went back on it, I was suddenly MUCH more able to build the SLEEP, DIET, EXERCISE loop I need. Going back on my meds, after educating myself properly about them, was one of the best decisions of my life.

ADHD prescriptions are the first line of defense. This is simply a fact of medical science. Executive Function disparity is the result of a chemical imbalance. Receptors for dopamine and Norepinephrine in the ADHD brain are oversized, which ADHD medications correct.

https://youtu.be/38qpm6VKBFc

I was spreading misinformation about the "drugs", when truly they are the proper accommodation and treatment. They are not "meth", they are a therapeutic dose which do not directly stimulate but rather correct a hormonal and neurological imbalance which I require to maintain my executive function and the Sleep, Diet and Exercise which all together healthy accommodate my needs.

Your self-determination is your own and I so I only ask that 1) Inform yourself, don't take your uncle's word on it. 2) I implore that you reconsider spreading the harmful idea that ADHD pills are bad, which can only make us ALL worse off.

Separate, but just as important: Drug User stigma is also terrible. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is Connection. Healthy Bonds. (https://youtu.be/PY9DcIMGxMs)

Written with sincerity, and frankly, tears in my eyes. It's a topic I've got a lifetime of experience with, and we must break this cycle of stigma.

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

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Post by brudgers »

austincheney wrote: post #48
brudgers wrote: post #25

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The child needs to talk. And an adult capable of listening. Deepening your empathy is totally within your control.

How much continuous listening in hours of time? That is a serious question. This is not a conversation with back and forth. It is a continuous unending stream of vocals. At what point should the child be expected to listen? Please do not confuse empathy for sympathy.

A lifetime of listening.

That’s the nature of being a parent.

It is placing a vulnerable person’s needs first.

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

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Post by tomr_stargazer »

Swalden123 wrote: post #119
tomr_stargazer wrote: post #109

I’m excited to try this! First feedback after installing: I don’t think the app integrates properly with iOS “dark mode” theme; I am finding some text entry boxes show a white text on white background, so I can’t effectively use the app yet.

Hi! Thanks for letting me know you are having a problem. I'm unable to replicate any problems with dark mode in some tests I am doing. Can you let me know what device you are using and where the text is?

My device is an iPhone 6S Plus. I’m on iOS 14.4.2. I see “white on white” text in my first text entry box to create a new checklist, and also when viewing the items inside a checklist. The items in a checklist become visible as white text upon gray background only after I mark those items “completed” (ie strikethrough).

Thanks again!

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

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Post by skittleson »

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…

My name is also Spencer and have been diagnosed the same . This is a great niche app. Any app I've used for todo lists couldn't get this right so I'm glad to see it. The one feedback is a configurable task max limit. My time is very valuable so I have to limit what todo to the most valuable tasks.

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

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Post by j45 »

city41 wrote: post #151
j45 wrote: post #137

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Shared lists with your significant other, roommate, etc, would be very helpful. Groups in general (work, family, volunteer responsibilities) would be super useful.

Not to discount this app, but Trello is pretty nice here. My wife and I have several boards shared between us. It's especially cool to be at home and add a few things to the grocery board, then the other checks their phone and grabs the things while they were already out.

Trello could work nice, I’ll revisit it, thanks!

Reminders and minimizing clicks is key for me.

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

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Post by 3520 »

pgn674 wrote: post #33

Aww man, I've got an Android phone. Anyone know of any alternatives for Android? I'm currently using TickTick, but daily or activity based repeatable tasks isn't its focus. I was only able to get what I need because of its decently powerful filter.

I've found Productive to be very helpful

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

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Post by philsnow »

Swalden123 wrote: post #119
tomr_stargazer wrote: post #109

I’m excited to try this! First feedback after installing: I don’t think the app integrates properly with iOS “dark mode” theme; I am finding some text entry boxes show a white text on white background, so I can’t effectively use the app yet.

Hi! Thanks for letting me know you are having a problem. I'm unable to replicate any problems with dark mode in some tests I am doing. Can you let me know what device you are using and where the text is?

I'm on an iphone 12 mini, have the same issue (I emailed you some screenshots before seeing this comment in the HN post, but it's the text box where I'm naming a new checklist and also the text entry when I'm adding items to an existing checklist).

As a workaround I created some automations in Shortcuts to turn light mode on when I open the app and turn it back to dark when I close it.

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