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Have you got a problem you are ignoring at the moment?

90 replies

OllyGibbs · 04/03/2025 20:37

My car has an intermittent light that keeps coming on. I know I should take it to the garage but the car itself was a very big indulgence and has been nothing but trouble since I got it.
Anyone else turning a blind eye?

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Maitri108 · 04/03/2025 20:45

Yes, my electric and gas providers. I need to give up to date readings and research cheaper providers. They also owe me a lot of money.

I'll sort it out one day.

FlatWhite5 · 04/03/2025 21:18

Yep - had a filling in a tooth a few months ago but it’s started niggling. Turning a blind eye and just avoiding chewing on that side as the dentist said that the only other options would be root canal or extraction - no thanks!!

Totototo · 04/03/2025 21:20

FlatWhite5 · 04/03/2025 21:18

Yep - had a filling in a tooth a few months ago but it’s started niggling. Turning a blind eye and just avoiding chewing on that side as the dentist said that the only other options would be root canal or extraction - no thanks!!

Don’t ignore this you could get an infection in your jaw bone or brain!

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thistimelastweek · 04/03/2025 21:23

You're lucky if you just have the one head in the sand issue.
I reckon I've got about ten on the go.

FlatWhite5 · 04/03/2025 21:23

Totototo · 04/03/2025 21:20

Don’t ignore this you could get an infection in your jaw bone or brain!

I did check with my dentist, don’t worry! She has said it’s fine to be left alone for now - advised leaving it for a while to see if the nerve will settle on its own. No infection, just likely to be a small crack in the tooth.

HamPieQueen · 04/03/2025 21:25

Yes - my mums probate. She’s been gone three and a half years.

MysteriousFalafel · 04/03/2025 21:28

Soooo much DIY that needs attention. Half painted rooms, the very large problem of the bathroom rip out, and an issue with a radiator which we can resolve but I’m currently finding too tedious to even think about. Basically, the sun came out this weekend for the first time in 6 months and I decided leaving the house was the absolute best way to deal with it Grin

2025willbemytime · 04/03/2025 21:30

Yes. I need to organise pet care but don't want to have to text my ex.

@OllyGibbs what is the light for?

TheFirstTimeEverISawYourFace · 04/03/2025 21:33

Smear test needs booking

zaffa · 04/03/2025 21:36

TheFirstTimeEverISawYourFace · 04/03/2025 21:33

Smear test needs booking

Please please book your smear test. It's an uncomfortable ten mins of your time that could save your life

marthaisintheway · 04/03/2025 21:45

My rapidly expanding waistline. I'm trying to ignore the fact that my jeans are tighter and tightest clothes are unwearable. It'll just go away right?

catlovingdoctor · 04/03/2025 21:46

Yes, an email from my boss which may well ruin my well-earned holiday if I open it.

AFairDistance · 04/03/2025 21:47

I ignored a leak. Last week a lot of ceiling fell down.

JANetChick · 04/03/2025 21:47

Need to arrange tradespeople to do various things that require attention before I can put my house on the market.

mamaduckbone · 04/03/2025 21:51

The falling down shed at the end of the garden.
Also, the bit of garden where we had some massive conifers cut down and have never quite decided what to do with.

PurpleTinsel555 · 04/03/2025 22:01

I had a cavity that needed filling for aaaaaages. Finally had it done this morning! (Right after handing in my notice at my cushy job with dental insurance…)

LemonBossy · 04/03/2025 22:10

FlatWhite5 · 04/03/2025 21:18

Yep - had a filling in a tooth a few months ago but it’s started niggling. Turning a blind eye and just avoiding chewing on that side as the dentist said that the only other options would be root canal or extraction - no thanks!!

I have a similar thing, but under a crown. I'm seeing the dentist on Thursday for a check up though so I will have to confess 😭

LittleMissLateForWorkAgain · 04/03/2025 22:16

The wretched English ivy in my garden that really needs to go. I ve been ignoring it all winter but we got the patio furniture out at the weekend, sat in the sun with a glass of wine each and......IVY s getting worse.

CrushingOnRubies · 04/03/2025 22:22

Phone contract is up. Don't whether to stick - keep phone getting ropey condom only. Stay - stay with mobile company get new phone and contact. Twist get new phone outright and sim only

changedusernameforthis1 · 04/03/2025 22:24

Kind of, but I'm working on it.

I haven't had a smear test for several years (I know, I know). I went through a traumatic time which involved SA and the last time it was attempted, it was extremely stressful and really painful.

However, I now have random cramps and random bleeding on and off. Going to see my GP this week to talk about options - possibly sedation.

On a less serious note, my letter drawer is completely packed and I can probably throw more than half of it, but I'm pretending it doesn't exist 😅

Sonolanona · 04/03/2025 22:25

Broke my hand 7 weeks ago (hamate bone tricky to heal) in a splint but not rested it as have a physical job and can't take time off. Now have increasing nerve pain which is giving me hell, but am hoping it just goes away!

Ditto a sensitive filling...

Dymaxion · 04/03/2025 22:27

My marriage. Its just so rubbish and there is absolutely nothing I can do to improve it, so I am studiously ignoring how appalling it is. The other party is quite happy with the status quo, which involves them doing absolutely nothing whilst I do absolutely everything.

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 04/03/2025 22:28

Two broken but not painful back teeth. A fence which would fall over if someone tried to climb it or sneezed on it. Do I stay at my job which is both fun and frustrating, or do I go back to university or do I just sell up and move (run away). Do I cancel an appointment.
la la la. ..

TheyNicknamedHerTheBolter · 04/03/2025 22:45

@CrushingOnRubies ropey condoms shouldn't be ignored!!

@TheFirstTimeEverISawYourFace please book your smear. ❤️

I'm ignoring the fact that I really really need to get on top of spending, but I'm in a cycle of being sad about money issues and buying things to make me happy...

flatpack1 · 04/03/2025 22:52

Almost all of the above 😭

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