Should have added that my top use is grocery lists in Reminders. When I use something up or need to add something, I use "Hey Siri" on my Apple Watch to add the item to my ongoing list.
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Reminders to the Rescue
I have lived with OCD all my life. I remember in high school always getting up to check doors is my earliest memory of compulsions controlling me. Through medication, therapy, and time I have learned to cope with my symptoms.
One of the greatest tools for me has been the Reminders app. Such a simple app, but such a powerful tool for someone with OCD.
I was inspired by pilots who use simple checklists before taking off in the plane. Reminders gives me way to create a repeating daily checklist to help me manage my symptoms.
When my mind starts to drift, I can glance at my phone to remind myself that I have that checked off on my list. It really has been a life changing tool for me.
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For me Karen, it’s house cleaning tasks - other wise they get left undone forever! And long term tasks like “write that post for the Community” 😊.
Such a good tip Brian to use for things like “lock door” or “turn off stove” - those things wake one up in the middle of the night wondering “did I do that?” I’m going to start using your examples! Thanks for the accessibility share!
This is a fantastic use of Reminders! Creating systems for self-checking with repeated reminders is a great way to mediate symptoms you experience. Thanks for sharing your experience and your tip!
I can see this as being a great tool for students (and adults!) managing anxiety, or that struggle with executive functioning. I am definitely adding Reminders to my Accessibility toolkit!
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Posted on December 09, 2023
Great strategy. Reminders and alarms certainly keep me on track as well. Thanks for sharing.