Venting Demand Avoidance is ruining my life

[thelostautistic]

I experience a lot of demand avoidance because of my Autism and it's truly a nightmare. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING feels like a chore. I'm constantly overwhelmed by everyday things that others don't think twice about. I could spend hours, days, weeks or even months putting off a task that will take me a few minutes. I'm frustrated at myself all the time because I'm useless. I just feel so miserable about the way my brain works to the point where I'd rather not be here than be this way

 

[SB3]

I feel you 1000% it's so f*cking brutal. Useless is a good way to describe it. You're not alone in it

 

[Forever Sleep]

I've never heard of the term although- I relate heavily. I'm not sure if I'm just lazy or whether there is something more genuine at play but- so much now just feels like pulling teeth. I'm so loathed to look after myself- effectively.

I don't think I'm autistic. Mine has come about more via increasing apathy, lethargy- leading to a drop in fitness- which makes everything more physically difficult.

 

[CaramelAppleStars]

I agree so hard. Things like washing the dishes or throwing away dirt. Even showering or brushing my teeth is difficult, and it just makes me feel like shit. Things that don't need to be difficult are so mentally taxing, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.

 

[c4bomba]

Is demand avoidance different from procastination?

 

[thelostautistic]

Is demand avoidance different from procastination?

In my opinion they're similar but not the same. Everyone procrastinates sometimes but it probably doesn't impact their life that much. Demand avoidance massively impacts your life