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#189: Executive Function Deficit - How Does Anxiety Get in the Way

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Executive function deficit can present as challenging for alot of folks on and off the spectrum. Ever had a really busy day and your to do list goes out the window? That's an executive function fail. When it happens all the time, it's a considered a deficit. Usually we have those moments in response to periods distraction or overwhelm. But what happens when someone is not only diagnosed with a full executive function deficit but also anxiety? Anxiety can play havoc with our mental state in regards to being able to function day to day and manage our emotional state. Now try to get organized during that vicious cycle of anxiety and trying to live your life and you'll get an idea of what we're discussing today.
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Executive function deficit can present as challenging for alot of folks on and off the spectrum. Ever had a really busy day and your to do list goes out the window? That's an executive function fail. When it happens all the time, it's a considered a deficit. Usually we have those moments in response to periods distraction or overwhelm. But what happens when someone is not only diagnosed with a full executive function deficit but also anxiety? Anxiety can play havoc with our mental state in regards to being able to function day to day and manage our emotional state. Now try to get organized during that vicious cycle of anxiety and trying to live your life and you'll get an idea of what we're discussing today.
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