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Why is routine important to you?

pewpewmcdrew

I have aspergers myself and have my own reason for liking routine- it basically provides reassurance, helps things go a lot smoother for me and helps me stay motivated. If I don't have a set routine for doing something I end up not getting it done or giving it up, but if I have a routine for doing something I will be likely to stick to it.

Interested in hearing what others have to say.

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  • My day to day life is very 'samey', also.

    It's not something I'm very proud of because when I look at my life I think it's rather a waste, as I don't seek out fresh experiences by going to new places and meeting new people.

    But then I'm not a 'people' person and could rightly be described as anti-social, I suppose. I often think there's something wrong with me because it doesn't seem very healthy for someone to do the same thing, day after day, and I have often wondered what it would be like to try to break my rigid routine, not that I haven't tried in the past, but only spodradically.

    I can't truthfully say it's something I'm happy with because the predictability of my life can be crushing at times, unlike some others here who seem to be ok with it.

    But, it does seem to be 'the way I am', so I have to live with it.

    I suppose the truth is I'm not keen on new experiences because the prospect creates anxiety and, like Trainspotter, I like to plan well ahead of any trip or visit by someone.

    This is one of the reasons I think I might be mildly autistic, as lack of social interaction is one of the signs.

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  • My day to day life is very 'samey', also.

    It's not something I'm very proud of because when I look at my life I think it's rather a waste, as I don't seek out fresh experiences by going to new places and meeting new people.

    But then I'm not a 'people' person and could rightly be described as anti-social, I suppose. I often think there's something wrong with me because it doesn't seem very healthy for someone to do the same thing, day after day, and I have often wondered what it would be like to try to break my rigid routine, not that I haven't tried in the past, but only spodradically.

    I can't truthfully say it's something I'm happy with because the predictability of my life can be crushing at times, unlike some others here who seem to be ok with it.

    But, it does seem to be 'the way I am', so I have to live with it.

    I suppose the truth is I'm not keen on new experiences because the prospect creates anxiety and, like Trainspotter, I like to plan well ahead of any trip or visit by someone.

    This is one of the reasons I think I might be mildly autistic, as lack of social interaction is one of the signs.

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