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Motivation

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Does anyone find that motivation levels can be really low or zero sometimes? No matter how hard I try I just can't find the motivation to do even a simple task sometimes. I would be happy just sitting by myself either listening to an audiobook or playing a game on my phone.

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  • Could this be autistic inertia?

    I often lack the motivation to do things and look around and become sad at the mess I slowly create around me. I know I have to do it but just cannot take the first step in the process. It is a devasting loop of despair until I finally find the stimulus to get things done....feel better ...then the cycle starts again.

    I agree routines may be the answer but where do I find the motivation and energy to create a routine. 'I'm wicked and I'm lazy'

    Anyone who has read some of my posts will see the David Byrne connection 

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  • Could this be autistic inertia?

    I often lack the motivation to do things and look around and become sad at the mess I slowly create around me. I know I have to do it but just cannot take the first step in the process. It is a devasting loop of despair until I finally find the stimulus to get things done....feel better ...then the cycle starts again.

    I agree routines may be the answer but where do I find the motivation and energy to create a routine. 'I'm wicked and I'm lazy'

    Anyone who has read some of my posts will see the David Byrne connection 

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  • in reply to Mr T

    I really struggle with autistic inertia too.

    I'm sat here feeling low, lazy, vulnerable, sad, etc, etc.
    I want to go to the gym as I know that it will be a positive experience and I will get a fantastic dopamine hit.
    Once I will puch myself and there's a good chance that I'll overdo it.
    Autistic Inertia isn't just about struggling to start something, it can also be a struggle to stop doing something.

    Maybe a couple more posts and I'll drag myself kicking and screaming to the gym!

  • in reply to Mr T

    Hi  I noticed your typing a reply.  I look forward to this as I find our conversation stimulating and fruitful.  Regretfully I will be a little while in relying as I now have to go to work.  Incidentally have been choking and gagging for the past 5 minutes just thinking about it... That seratonin and stress it seems.  I am literally sick of my workplace experiences... will write soon,

  • in reply to Mr T

    I have made a search for this term with Google   It would appear to be a good descriptor of the situation.  From brain physiology perspective there are also suggested potential correlates with the "dopaminergic pathways" in autistic people that are linked to reward and motivation and goal directed behaviour and  habitual behaviours.  If it is the case that there are fundamental differences in the brain that are "causing" this or at least having a strong influence upon ones behaviour then such behaviour is as It were "natural" for the individual not "wicked and lazy" (except by neurotypical standards.  Can one learn/be supported to overcome this - perhaps so yes.  At a cost of effort for both the individual and society.  Flying fish, for example, appear to behave unnaturally compared to other fish..