Do you have this reaction to thinking about opening the files even if you commit to closing them immediately afterward? Perhaps with a not-working-on-them purpose in mind, like checking to make sure the files haven't been corrupted or anything?
Yup. In fact, it appears I have a mild stress reaction to just discussing doing so online.
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