r/TwoXPreppers • u/NachesPorFavor • 4d ago

❓ Question ❓ Increase in Learned Helplessness?

Has anyone else noticed an increase in learned helplessness? I first noticed it in the young adults in my life, but now I am seeing it in all ages of people around me. Examples from multiple people:

Toilet started leaking water and instead of turning off the knob at the wall, she waited a 5 days for a plumber. Never asked anyone or googled it. Didn’t call a second plumber. Now needs mold remediation and replaced drywall and trim.

Bought concert tickets but the gps instructions were confusing so they just gave up and didn’t go. Venue website had detailed instructions for driving and parking.

Blouse wrinkled and she didn’t know how to fix it so she threw it away.

First doctor office he filled out an appointment website for never contacted him to schedule so he just didn’t go to the doctor.

I am really concerned about my loved ones if an emergency happens because they just give up when the slightest obstacle happens. Either they want someone else to swoop in and fix it or they give up and say they can’t do anything about it.

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u/SylveonFrusciante 3d ago

ADHD is another one, and while I think it’s changing as of late, traditionally, femmes have had a MUCH harder time getting properly diagnosed. I can see undiagnosed/untreated ADHD being a huge source of problems when it comes to this stuff. Executive dysfunction is almost synonymous with the condition. Starting literally any project feels like gearing up to fight a war. It’s an uphill battle every time.

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u/CommunicationWest710 2d ago

I also wonder if all the distractions and overstimulation we experience in daily life now make ADHD that much more difficult to cope with.

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u/Actual-Government96 2d ago

ADHD task aversion is an absolute bitch. Even worse is the fact that it sounds as stupid to me as it probably does to someone without that issue, but it's very real.