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Strategy #4: Realise that procrastination might not just be a bad habit you can lifehack your way around. It may well be a symptom of an anxiety disorder, and y

by pdpi 8y ago

Strategy #4: Realise that procrastination might not just be a bad habit you can lifehack your way around. It may well be a symptom of an anxiety disorder, and you need to get that thing checked.

kanishkdudeja 8y ago
Yes. Generally, excessive procrastination has been linked with ADHD.
- that_jojo 8y ago
  Ironically, I clearly have something going on in that spectrum and I'm amazed it hasn't affected my career yet... but I've as of yet completely procrastinated on getting myself checked out for it.
- pdpi 8y ago
  ADHD is clearly a problem here, yes, but it's a different kettle of fish. I'm talking more about anxiety disorders like generalised anxiety disorder, and potentially depression. If you suffer from work-related anxiety, procrastination is a classical avoidant-style coping mechanism.
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- therealdrag0 8y ago
  What about ADD?