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So it has been pointed out to me that I inappropriately text people. I am sure it is d/t ADHD (of which i have not been diagnosed). I get insomnia sometimes and may send a text about an idea or something I found interesting. Not because I want anyone to read it immediately, just because a. I don't have their email or physical address to write a letter or b. I just assume they are a asleep and can choose to see it later or respond at a time they feel like it....
I grew up analog and do not have a phone obsession, frequently leave it home or forget about it when I am off work... just, the tech on there is available to go DND or block people (and yes, I realize it is available to time when the text is sent, a skill I am planning to learn even though, I think just avoiding the texting is probably a better idea).
Oversharing... and being seen as rude online too... I think that was something more tolerated on the early internet message boards/BBS/ but get you kicked off/banned permanently now. Conversely, it could be I have less of a filter in my older age.
Hey, I do the same. Not sure if its insomnia thing, but I often get fixated on idea or solving something, which keeps me awake and locked onto it even in bed. Started messaging the ideas when I found people with same "issues" like me.
In my case it's more of who I message, rather than what or when.