Scenarios
Client is feeling "lazy". They struggle to get out of bed, and feel unmotivated to do things. Client knows that they need to do things like pay their bills on time, submit their paperwork to the social security office for disability, and attend their doctors appointments for their health concerns, but they just can't do it.
As a clinician, WHY is this behavior manifesting?
Client is constantly in arguments with others in their family, even over the smallest things. Recently, client disagreed with family members about what to have for dinner and it resulted in them leaving the house and staying elsewhere for the night. Client has been labeled as "stubborn" in their household and difficult to be around.
As a clinician, WHY might this behavior be manifesting?
Client appears apathetic in session. Client states that the client is in college, but feels unmotivated to work on assignments, study for tests and attend class. Client says they don't care about college, but at the same time, says they wish they were doing better in school. Client says that their family is always telling them they need to try harder.
As a clinical WHY could that behavior be manifesting?
Client said that her friends have been complaining that she always cancels plans, but client reports that she forgets about them or loses track of time. Client says that she knows important things that she needs to do, but often forgets to prioritize them and pushes them to the next day, where she may, or may not, attend to them then. Client says this "is just who I am".
As a clinician, WHY might this behavior be manifesting?
Client reports that they often get lost in their phone and lose track of time. Client states that whether they are at work, or at home and need to care for their kids, they find themselves stuck playing games on their phone or scrolling through social media. Client says they want to be a more active participant in their lives, but just like doing things on their phone.
As a clinician, WHY could this behavior be manifesting?