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Tips to not get irrationally upset/angry when I have to go back in the house because I forgot something

Emotional Regulation & Rejection Sensitivity

Thankfully this doesn't happen that often, but when it does it screws me up for the rest of the day.

I live in a second story apartment. Sometime between the bottom of the stairs and starting my car I realize I forgot something. I'll be frustrated but I go back up and get it. If I do it once I can usually keep myself calm enough to move on with my day. But if I have to go twice or ugh a third time I get so upset I start screaming.

Any advice for this situation? I know it is irrational but it has been something I've struggled with my entire life.

Yes I do pack my bags the night before and have checklists which helps prevent this from happening most days. Usually it is something irregular like a change of clothes, returning my shopping bags to my car, I left my oura ring on the charger, food for a team breakfast at work.

Posted Jul 30, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC

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