Completionism compulsion.

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It is Sunday night, music is playing on the stereo. You are certain that the mound of empty mountain dew/doctor pepper cans on the floor is going to tip over any minute. You still have several hours before your procrastinative tendencies will allow you to finish that 10 page research paper that was due 3 days ago. More than just a few cigarette butts currently reside in the ashtray. Your left hand rests underneath your chin, propped up by your elbow which resides on the desk you're sitting at. You're right hand is numb from using the unergonomic shaped mouse that has been passed down to you through the generations. You're Facebook, Twitter, instagram, and porn sites have all been surfed out. The chair your sitting in seems as though your ass has somehow grown into it and has now become a cohesive and unified whole and you're scared to get up from it for fear it will follow you when you do. You are almost finished reading/commenting on all the posts that seemed somewhat interesting to you and then some more posts start flooding in! Drats, the mods butchered your chance at completionism for the night! Is it normal that you feel this way, or have you just been here WAY too long already?

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Based on 47 votes (29 yes)

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squirrelgirl

10 years ago

Damn, I knew I should have turned my webcam off!

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howaminotmyself

10 years ago

Gross, you should smoke outside. It also provides a chance to get out of the chair you seem to be stuck in. Gets the blood flowing to other places of your body.

I think you may have a problem. But the good news is that there is hope. I just so happen to have experience in such matters. I suggest you pour yourself a bowl of cereal and grab another soda or some coffee. Do you have a bucket yet? One in your situation should really keep one handy by the computer. Get a bucket. You need to open up a window for Youtube and Reddit. You're in for the long haul now. If you are serious about this, you need a few more windows open if you really want a challenge in the completion compulsion.

Or...or...you could, now don't freak out, this is a radical idea, it may be hard but I believe you can do it, just remember you are strong. Now take a deep breath and turn off the computer.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  Lol, I'm sure you know I'm only half-joking around with this story right? I don't smoke, there's no mound of soda cans, I'm out of school already, my mouse is actually quite comfy, and I don't use twitter or instagram :)
  
  I am curious though, where were you going with the bucket thing? You kind of lost me there.
  
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  - howaminotmyself
    
    10 years ago
    
    Ha! I knew it was a joke. Not only from the pathetic ramblings of the original post, but also because you mentioned it in another comment. I can read! And I was relieved. I was a little concerned for your social life at first. :P
    
    Ever watch south park? There is an episode where they play on their computers for several days straight and Cartman has a bucket that he relieves himself in so he never has to leave his desk.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      10 years ago
      
      I wasn't sure, lol. Some people can't be arsed with reading all the comments. My social life is a little lacking to be honest, but I'll manage. I just have to take things a day at a time :)
      
      I did see that episode I think. Didn't Cartman get super fat from eating cheesy poofs or something?
      
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      - howaminotmyself
        
        10 years ago
        
        I think it was the world of warcraft episode.
        
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BobbyFord

10 years ago

You forgot the random adjustment of your balls.

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jeebley

10 years ago

You're watching me...!?!? ..oh no wait, it's monday. phew.

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Sunshine:)

10 years ago

Love the juicy details. You should become a writer.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  Thank you for the compliment :)
  
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  - Sunshine:)
    
    10 years ago
    
    No problem.
    
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gummy_jr

10 years ago

I loved this :)

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Shrunk

10 years ago

...so you wrote this beautiful story instead of your paper.!

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  Thank you! (there was no paper in actuality)
  
  :P
  
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donteatstuffoffthesidewalk

10 years ago

mountain dew? dr pepper? cigarettes? facebook? twitter?
no wonder you cant get anything done. poisoning you body and mind.

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- donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
  
  10 years ago
  
  eddit me up bitch!!!
  
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  - Anonymous Post Author
    
    10 years ago
    
    No, technically, you're my bitch. I'm the one with the power here!
    
    >:)
    
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RoseIsabella

10 years ago

Sure, I understand about procrastination but porn and social media are a bunch of crap and a serious waste of time.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  I know, it was a fictional scenario I created.
  
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  - RoseIsabella
    
    10 years ago
    
    I figured as much, hating on porn is kinda my thang. But seriously, it's good that your very detailed and paint a picture with your words.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      10 years ago
      
      Thank you for that compliment, that makes me feel good that people enjoy reading things that I post :)
      
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      - RoseIsabella
        
        10 years ago
        
        No problemo.
        :-)
        
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charli.m

10 years ago

I like your posts :) (I stalked your profile).

I'm too tired to take in any of the words though :( Sorry, I'm not very helpful.

Was the ism just thrown in cos sot9 seems to be back and off his meds again? :P

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  Lol, it's almost eerie how well you recognize my posts... Just curious, what gives me away? I'm a little sad that you didn't take it all in though, maybe come check it out again when you're not so tired ok :)
  
  The "isms" were just part of my goofiness, if it makes sot9 spas out, that's just a plus XD
  
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  - charli.m
    
    10 years ago
    
    I didn't pick it this time, I had seen the post in unmod but not got around to reading it yet. I clicked on your profile and saw it listed so checked it out hehe.
    
    I will, but you may have to wait a few decades :/ :P
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      10 years ago
      
      Always throwing me a curve ball there :)
      
      I guess I'll have to update that profile eventually since people actually do look at it. Lol
      
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      - charli.m
        
        10 years ago
        
        It has taken me four months to reply.
        
        I suspect that in itself is answer enough? Haha.
        
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        Anonymous Post Author
        
        10 years ago
        
        It's ok, I just figured you may have forgot or something. No big deal. I'm actually surprised that you remembered to comment on it. That's a long time to think about one little thing like an IIN comment. You must have a really good memory or something?
        
        Alas, I still haven't updated my profile. I updated the picture, which I know you like, but I just haven't felt like typing anything into it for awhile. Maybe that will change, maybe not. Maybe it adds some mystery to my character on here?
        
        Anyways, I made a new post recently. Have you seen/guessed it already?
        
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MangoTango

9 years ago

I like your stream of consciousness writing. Felt the atmosphere you provide there. You were just warming up? Hunting ideas? Chilling? Boorrreed therefore internet cruising to make thy mind happy? Seriously, sometimes your brain just isn't ready to whip out that paper. I have written them at 5am with hours to spare on the clock. I never failed a class in my life, graduated with a 3.8 GPA. No problem. Clearly, you have the paper writing tasks down to a formula. But, cig's? Pass on that, nah. Mt. Dew can give ya insomnia.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  9 years ago
  
  Thanks for the compliments. Don't worry, however, because this post that I made was purely fictional.
  
  There was no mound of soda cans. I don't smoke. I graduated a long time before I made this post.
  
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  - MangoTango
    
    9 years ago
    
    You must be a pro writer then? If not, you should be.
    
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    - Anonymous Post Author
      
      9 years ago
      
      No, definitely not. Lol
      
      Thank you for the complement though :)
      
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thecoldhardtruth

10 years ago

I have a theory that people who are intelligent and talented tend to also be lazy and procrastinate

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  2 years ago
  
  I know this was a long time ago, but, if you are still here, why do you think that is?
  
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- Aurora93
  
  10 years ago
  
  I fit your theory.
  
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handsignals

10 years ago

I've been Commanding Armies and Conquering Worlds.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  I would like to get into some command and conquer.
  
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GuessWho

10 years ago

Sadly I'm one of your 9 fellow procrastinators that have voted "yes" to this so far.

It's a huge problem, but I don't have the willpower to pull myself away to do something productive that happens to be a bit boring.

I pretty much gave up on this site because I tend to waste too much time here when I do visit.
...But I ultimately just waste that time elsewhere.

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  I tend to be unproductive for periods of time.. I think it's partially because there's always so much that I feel like I need to do and my mind gets overwhelmed. Putting things off is probably the only thing that keeps me from cracking sometimes. Lol.
  
  Oftentimes it's like I have two modes of operation. Digital mode and mechanical/productive mode (there's also work mode, but that's in a different category I think). In digital mode, my mind often loses track of time and it's very difficult to get out of sometimes. Screen time is addictive. Once I'm able to get out of it though, I do fine.
  
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myownopinions

10 years ago

I must be really into procrastination mode right now 'cause normally I'm too lazy to even bother seriously (i.e. not skimming) read posts that have more than three sentences typed, let alone comment on them.

Wait, if laziness factors into procrastination, then doesn't this mean that I'm actually less into procrastination mode right now by being pseudo-active?

Hmm... I must spend a few hours contemplating on this... my work can wait...

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- Anonymous Post Author
  
  10 years ago
  
  It's because my posts are more awesome than the typical IIN posts and you just couldn't resist ;)
  
  Lol, did you come to a wholesome conclusion regarding the procrastination/laziness relationship? I've never been very good with philosophical matters, but I am interested none the less.
  
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  - myownopinions
    
    10 years ago
    
    No, I'm currently too lazy to think so philosophically.
    
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GoraIntoDesiGals

10 years ago

Huh?

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