ccunning@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 2 days agoWhy do I drag my feet when it's time to start a new task even if I know I'll enjoy it once I get started?message-squaremessage-square45linkfedilinkarrow-up1148arrow-down13
arrow-up1145arrow-down1message-squareWhy do I drag my feet when it's time to start a new task even if I know I'll enjoy it once I get started?ccunning@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 2 days agomessage-square45linkfedilink
minus-squaregonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.comlinkfedilinkarrow-up21·2 days agoI have ADHD (inattentive type) and I call this task initiation avoidance, which I derived from the similar community term pathological demand avoidance. It’s fundamentally related to executive dysfunction but more specific.
minus-squareOwl@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·1 day agoHow do you get anything done ? Asking for a friend
I have ADHD (inattentive type) and I call this task initiation avoidance, which I derived from the similar community term pathological demand avoidance. It’s fundamentally related to executive dysfunction but more specific.
How do you get anything done ?
Asking for a friend
Meds