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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 

  • 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!

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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!

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