Executive Dysfunction

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Okay, this Thing needs to be done before tomorrow.
It needs to be done in an hour.
I need to do the Thing right now.

But I won't.

Why.
Don't I want to do the Thing.

Yes.
I want to do the Thing.

Do I know the consequences of not doing the Thing.

Yes.
I know the consequences of not doing the Thing.

Am I anxious about not doing the Thing.

Yes.
I am anxious about not doing the Thing.

Then why,
For the love of all things,
Won't I get up and do the Thing.

I don't know.
But I can't.

But I want to.

Yes.
I want to get up and do the Thing.
I want it so bad.
But I can't.
I physically can't.

Then put my phone away.
Then I won't be distracted.

Sure.

I'm not doing the Thing.
Why not.
Why not.

I don't know.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.

But.

This is why I'm so proud
When I say I got up in the morning.

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