Question 1

is chronic disorganization a disease or lifestyle?

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Disorganization: Chronic disorganization is usually due either to character (lazy, procrastinating, immature, etc.) or a chronic mental illness affecting the brain by impairing attention, concentration, and/or planning. But most is due to a simple lifetime of bad habits, which would be entirely curable (if the person wanted to).

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: disorganization?

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Disorganization: Disorganization =  disorganization of thoughts and speech can occur with thought disorders/ psychotic conditions.

Question 3

difference between hoarding vs. chronic disorganization (cd)?

Accepted Answer

Might look similar: Someone who "hoards" things can never throw them away.  You find piles of newspapers and magazines that might be from years ago, stacked up so that there's hardly room to move in the place.  Every surface is covered with items.  It can be a type of obsessive anxiety disorder.  "cd" is a variant of normal, problematic at times -- but they do discard things no longer being used, without huge anxiety.

Question 4

which mental illnesses can cause severe disorganization that interferes with someone's life?

Accepted Answer

Several: Add/adhd, chronic pain, depression, and dementia can all lead to severe disorganization that interferes with a person's life.  There is clutter around, and they may try to organize it but don't have the energy or time.  Compulsive hoarding can look a little similar, but is an anxiety disorder leading to compulsive buying or bringing unneeded items into the home -- which they then can't throw away.

Question 5

i have a constant feeling of disorganization, or something is not right, that is part of my mood disorder right?

Accepted Answer

Suggests mood disord: Loss of focus is one of the most common manifestations of depression.  This does not mean you have it, but see your doctor and discuss!

Question 6

is messiness and disorganization of one's home symptoms of adult add?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However:: Differential diagnosis includes being lazy, being busy, having kids, having houseguests, recent tornadoes, recent earthquakes, and impending deadlines.

Question 7

how to deal with stress, disorganization with lack of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Eval/Counseling.: Set up small, achievable goals to help you with sense of accomplishment. Involve help of friends/family. Look at what helped you in the past to stay organized, motivated. Practice self-care -- routine, sleep hygiene, relaxation, exercise, proper nutrition. You can also enlist the help of psychologist to help you with symptoms and to guide you through the process. Good luck!

Question 8

how can my son get a job given his disorganization, a lack of attention, and restlessness?

Accepted Answer

He may have ADD & ?: Needs to see a doctor and perhaps a therapist to dissect whether he has a neuropsychiatric issue, or just bad habits!

Question 9

am i dying?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

Question 10

am i dying?

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We all are: A 3-word question with no details... well, life is short on Earth, regardless of whether a person lives 3 days, 3000 days, or 30,000 days. It is not length of one's life that matters, but the quality of the life lived. The goal is not to live a long life, but to live a good life. Even if a person makes it all the way to age 82, that's only 30,000 days.

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