Does anyone else out there ever feel like they are DRIVEN to squander time, KNOWING that they have things they should be doing? I feel like it is an addiction, similar to drinking or smoking or porn. I can vow to stop and actually KNOW that I am wasting time, the moment that I'm doing it, and yet I plow ahead and waste more time, regretting it later. Anyone sympathize with this? Any psychologists out there who can answer it? Would a book help me or is this problem deeper than that?
Thanks!
2006-12-04 03:32:26 · 5 answers · asked by Answer 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I don't think it's an addiction, more of a lifestyle. Even those of us who are chronic procrastinators CAN stop doing it. My highly motivated friend who never procrastinate thinks it's just a higher level of tolerance in some people for leaving things undone. If my laundry sits untouched for several days, I don't stress about it like she would. It's just a behavior, not an addiction.
2006-12-04 03:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably why I am answering this rather than reading about rhetoric.
Yes, procrastination does share qualities with addiction, however it isn't anymore an addiction than thinking you don't deserve things would be. To be clear, procrastination is a complex phenomena based, most often, on one's self image and ideas about self worth. If you feel DRIVEN to procrastinate, as I sometimes do, what helps is to stop and think the action through. Examine what you are doing and think of what you need to be doing. You might try making a list of pros and cons to deal with your habit. Most people procrastinate because they feel afraid of succeeding, and failing.
There are some excellent books out there for dealing with procrastination, workbooks, etc.... Often people who feel driven to procrastinate may need some type of counseling or support to break the cycle. And even then, it is always a struggle. The point is, procrastination is a habit, and a bad one, but is often a sign of other issues in your life. Of course we ll do it, but when it gets out of hand, talk to someone and try to stop doing it.
The best way to stop procrastinanting is to tell yourself "I'm going to do this right now."
Good luck to you!
2006-12-04 04:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by subhuman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not an addiction...just like any other behavior...something u really dread doing so you put it off as long as u can till u no you cant anymore...like doing a school paper u no u have to but the idea of it just sounds so bad u wait till u feel you have no other choice...its human nature to crave free will and not b forced to do anything
2006-12-04 03:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by yea boy1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do think it can build to the point where you almost fear stopping and doing work, not sure if it would class as an addiciton but i do beleive that there is something psychologically troubling aobut it.
2006-12-04 03:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude I'm the same way...freaky........ yeah i don't know what to do besides try and build up self discipline but hey i sympathize here. i hope u find what Ur looking of:)
2006-12-04 03:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by DLF'N'GRL 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋