There are mental disorders that cause constant and severe procrastination....?

Question

what are they? I mean severe, like EVERY time asked to do something its, just a minute. Also what are other symptoms of these mental disorders???

No I know it is a mental disorder, the internet definition of procrastination said that some mental disorders can cause it. My husband seriously must have what ever that is.. Please does anyone know what it is?

Answer 1

I suspect it is some kind of depression.

Or is it the depressive side of bipolar disorder? If there have been times of high energy in the person's life, it may be.

If the person sleeps a lot, or does not enjoy things they did before--these are other symptoms of either.

Or may the person just have too much on their plate?

Only a professional can tell for sure.

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Answer 2

Might want to talk to a doctor,

I guess it would depend on the age of the person:
If it is in fact a disease and not just disobediance?

My top guesses:
Depression
Aupergers (light autism)
Thyroid issue

If it is not a disorder, but a miscomunication:

Make sure you have the person's attention-

Get in the same room as the person, facing them
Say the person's name
Wait 3-5 seconds for a response
Ask them to look at you
Wait for 3-5 compliance
State your situation
Ask for confirmation
Make your request, Be clear, give steps if you need to.
Ask for confirmation
Offer Appriciation
Confirm agreement

Anytime their attention might wander, or if they try to do two things at once, Ask for their attention.

Here is a skript using the above set up:

Walk into teen sons room (not just doorway).

"Alex?"
Wait 3-5 second

-(Alex is facing the computer)
-Alex: "Y'Huh?"

"Say Alex can I get your attention for a minute?"
Wait 3-5 seconds

-Alex turns his torso towards you.

"I am have a lot of errands to run today, and the neigbors are comming over tonight."
"Alex, Do you understand I will need some help?"

-Alex: "Hmm'K"
(He is trying to type something on the computer)

"Alex, why do I need your help?"

(He has to turn back to you and re-focus)
-Alex: "Some people are comming and your really busy."

"I need you do somethings for me. I have made a list with check boxes. (You DO NOT need to read the list to him)

1. Set a timer for 10 minutes to finish what you are doing.
2. Go downstairs, get a large trashbag from under the sink.
3. Empty the small trash cans from all 3 bathrooms into the bag. 4. Also empty the bedroom trashcans.
5. Then take that trash bag, & kitchen trash out to the curb.
6. Put the recyclables out by the curb.
7. Put a fresh trash bag in the kitchen can.
8. Spray the bedroom and bathroom trashcans with lysol.
9. Wash up
10. Put on a clean Tee-shirt with no holes or Screen Prints

"Alex I respect what you are doing right now, So I want to meet you half way and give you a little time to finish what you are doing. But after that can you promise me you will get started on the list?"

Give him some time to look at the list and respond.

"Okay then, so we are agreed? You will set a timer, then what?

-Alex "After the timer goes off, I'll empty the little trash cans, take out the trash & recyclables. New bag in kitchen, spray the cans. Clean shirt."

"Sounds great. I really appriciate you helping me on this. I like it when we can make a deal like adults. It helps me feel I can trust you."

"Alright I'm off to do my errands, and after your done wrapping up, you got the trash covered right?

-Alex "Yup."

I hope that helps.

Answer 3

It is most likely a habit. I have raised 5 children, plus on occassion other peoples children. My ex-husband was also like that. Two of my kids were also, one more than the other.

Here is the thing ... when we ask someone else to do something, to us it is a priority, and important. But to THEM, it usually has no importance, and is a nuisance, interupting what they want to be doing. So ... to continue doing what they would rather, they say "just a minute" ... because that placates you, far more than if they said "no"!

I handled this by giving my kids a timeline. If I wanted them to take out the trash, I would give them the request, and tell them, I want it done right after this program is over (if they were watching something), or, I would say, I want it done by 2pm, or whatever. In this way I was giving them advanced notice their action was required, but also a period of time to do it in. No one like just being ordered around.

It takes consistency on your part, and a gentle but firm hand, but bad habits can be changed. If it is an adult rather than a child ... well, you have your work cut out for you, but I owuld start with communication.

In any case, especialy if there are other behaviour problems, it would not hurt to consult first with your pediatrician.

Answer 4

this really isnt a mental disorder you just like putting things off or if you say just a minute later on you will forget what you may of suppose to have done

Answer 5

I would recommend speaking with a psychaitrist about these questions. If advertised, people could just claim they have the disorders without actually having them.

Answer 6

could it be fear or just laziness. it sounds like anxiety disorder too.

Answer 7

are there really? wow i thought it was just me. i'll have to look that up. i'll do it in just a second.