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Why do I always procrastinate and daydream?

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Hi doctor,

Basically, I am unable to do things I want. I just impulsively do things for instant gratification and have no perseverance. I have a severe chronic procrastination and maladaptive daydreaming. They are sought of related. My mind gets super stressed and while I am procrastinating the task I start daydreaming and talking to myself. Because of this, over the last few years my self-confidence and self-belief has dwindled completely. I also suffered from moderate depression. I think it came up because of stress only. I cannot focus and cannot do anything I want to. I would like to change that. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

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Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Hi,

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The procrastination and daydreaming is because you are preoccupied most of the time. Depression is a disabling illness and causes significant morbidity which goes unnoticed by the family most of the time. Do not feel guilty for the happenings, which is not under your control. Also, you may require regular treatment for depression and follow up. You require antidepressants to bring you back to the premorbid level of functioning. I suggest Zosert 50 mg (Sertraline) twice daily and Lonazep 0.5 mg (Clonazepam) at night for two weeks. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Thank you.

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Published At July 28, 2018
Reviewed At January 18, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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Dr. Padmapriya Chandran
Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Padmapriya Chandran is a psychiatrist, psychologist, and Counsellor with 20 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in 2003 and DPM in 2008 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. She diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and provides a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illnesses. As a psychologist, she focuses on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. She is currently practicing in Chennai.

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