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Related: About this forumThe anxiety/procrastination cycle jumped out at me
Please note I am not recommending this website, I realized how my anxiety freezes me in place, so I do not do what needs/should be done.I thought it might be useful for other DUers with anxiety issues.
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The anxiety/procrastination cycle jumped out at me (Original Post)
irisblue
Oct 2022
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XanaDUer2
(14,914 posts)1. This is me
I do force myself to do things. I think I have avoidant personality
BlackSkimmer
(51,308 posts)2. K and r.
And the thing is, when I DO get things done that need to be done, in a timely manner, I feel so good.
I think the problem is there is so much that needs doing, I just feel overwhelmed and shut down.
If only the people who always promise to pitch in and help would do so. And if only I didn't worry about people starting to view me as a burden for asking for help. BIG anxiety trigger.
Susan Calvin
(2,177 posts)4. Thank you so much.
I spend more time making myself miserable about things I ought to do but don't than it would take to actually do them.
JudyM
(29,537 posts)5. Just seeing this post and sharing something (possibly) helpful